"Rethinking Childhood Obesity Measurement: The Waist-to-Height Ratio Advantage"
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A study suggests that measuring obesity using the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be as accurate as using the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), especially for children. The research, part of the Children of the 90s study, found that WHtR is a more effective measure of body fat. This new method could provide a more accurate assessment of obesity, as demonstrated by BBC West health correspondent Matthew Hill.
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- Scientists have found a replacement for 'outdated' BMI readings Yahoo Lifestyle UK
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