How is body fat estimated?
To estimate body fat and assess health risk, doctors use the body mass index, or BMI. Unlike a scale, which determines only your weight, the BMI takes into consideration both your weight and your height.
BMI is a good estimator of body fat for most
adults between the ages
of 19 and 70 years. It should not be used for pregnant or lactating women, competitive athletes, body builders, growing children, or elderly people who are both frail and inactive.
