As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

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Roche announced its next generation assay received FDA 510(k) clearance for the measurement of lipoprotein(a) for assessment ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

These evaluations measure how efficiently the body converts nutrients into energy, assessing mitochondrial function, insulin ...

Your weight tells only part of the story. Body composition reveals the real truth about health, fitness, and longevity beyond the scale.

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Body mass index, or BMI ... ratio to assess whether they're underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese, although it is not a direct measure of body fat. In the report, published Tuesday ...

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