In the same pediatrician’s office, two little boys happen to have their 3-year-old well visit on the same day.

Your BMI and waist circumference can help determine an appropriate weight range for you. But your age, ethnicity, body composition, and health history should also be considered. Learn more.

If you dread getting on a scale to calculate your body mass index, there’s a good reason to ignore the measure. Body composition tests are an increasingly popular way to gauge health. Here’s ...

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments.