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Obesity Rate in U.S. Higher Than Thought? Study: BMI + Hormone Test May Be More Accurate Measure of Obesity April 2, 2012 -- More than 1 in 3 Americans who are classified as slightly overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) scores may actually be obese, a new study suggests.

Study Shows Method Using Height and Hip Circumference Is More Accurate Measure of Body Fat

More Self-Control as a Child, Lower BMI as Adult? Are Kids Who Can Resist Temptation Less Likely to Be Overweight Adults? Aug. 16, 2012 -- Children who show self-control in the face of temptation may be less likely to have weight problems as adults.

An Easier Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risks Waist-to-Height Ratio May Predict Health Risks More Accurately Than BMI May 11, 2012 -- BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered.