Body fat scales provide a rough estimate of your body composition based on your weight and other factors. However, research suggests that smart scales may not be fully accurate at measuring body fat.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dr. David Geier joined Good morning Charleston Wednesday to break down a new study and talk about some of the myths surrounding a persons BMI and what measurement tool might ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

Body fat scales are devices that a person can use to measure their weight and body composition at home. Body fat scales can provide a rough estimate. However, they are not very accurate. The term ...