Measuring Tape Better Than the Scale for Identifying Obesity

The number on the scale doesn't give the best account of your health, according to a new study. It finds that a more effective method for identifying overweight is the waist-to-height ratio:

Science Daily: Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate Than BMI in Identifying Obesity, New Study Shows

To get your ratio just measure your waist and divide it with your height. Learn more about how to do it and recommended results here.