“Like Mother, Like Daughter?” We’ve all heard the saying, but does that apply to weight also? Is it true that mothers and their daughters’ resemblance on BMI is a sure thing? It’s easy to assume that a daughter might take after her mother’s eating habits and have a similar BMI as her mother, for many [...]
What Is the Body Mass Index?
The BMI (Body Mass Index) has become a useful tool in managing weight and body fat percentage in the last 20 years. Calculating it requires only simple arithmetic and can be performed by anyone. It’s important because it provides an objective measurement that, combined with the appropriate scale for age and body type, helps someone [...]
