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Researchers found that anthropometric measures alone were as effective as DEXA in confirming excess adiposity.

Higher BMI was associated with improved survival among patients with prostate cancer, especially those with metastatic disease.

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Body mass index (BMI) calculators for athletes can be misleading because they compare height and weight and don't factor in muscle mass. Learn about better body fat measurements.