1. BMI useless compared to waist / height ratio
    Hugh Nelson Hugh Nelson Australia says:
    October 7, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    There have been studies showing that a Waist / Height ratio of 52% correlates closely with the 95th Percentile of BMI adjusted for Age.
    To keep it simple, many dieticians use 50% as the cut-off point.
    It is so simple and quick to measure, and easy for doctors and parents to understand.  Central obesity is the key health issue.

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