Irish Sun

Simple ‘string test’ is ‘significantly better’ than BMI at detecting if your child is obese

CHECKING your child’s waist-to-height ratio is a better measure of if they’re obese than body mass index (BMI), a study shows. The simple test — which can be checked with a piece of string — detected ...
The Sun

Simple ‘string test’ is ‘significantly better’ than BMI at detecting if your child is obese

Experts have revealed how to check your waist-to-height ratio CHECKING your child’s waist-to-height ratio is a better measure of if they’re obese than body mass index (BMI), a study shows. The simple ...
Bristol Post

Doctor says piece of string is 'better' than BMI at measuring your health

A pair of doctors have teamed up to show a simple trick which could be better tool to measure someone's health than body mass index (BMI). Dr Clare Bailey Mosley - wife of the late Dr Michael Mosley - ...
Webindia 123

Simple Way to Calculate Your BMI at Home Using Just Height and Weight

New Delhi [India], August 11: When it comes to managing your health, understanding your body composition is vital. Two crucial indicators are Body Mass Index (BMI) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). For ...