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As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

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Stand barefoot on your scale, keeping your weight distributed evenly between both feet. Wear little to no clothing when you weigh yourself. Whatever you decide, keep it consistent each time you weigh ...