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 ...

There are many ways to measure body fat percentage. However, the most accurate measurements aren’t available at home. It can be frustrating to step on the scale and see no change. While it’s natural ...

Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes and related disorders. The current classification of obesity is based on body mass index (BMI, kg/m 2), which is a surrogate for the total body fat. Since ...