The effect of sex, age and race on estimating percentage body fat from body mass index: the Heritage Family Study (academic.oup.com)
Similar increases in CVD risk were seen when the researchers looked at waist - to - hip and waist - to - height ratios and percentage body fat mass — all of which are considered reliable ways to accurately gauge the amount of fat a person carries, also known as adiposity. (sciencedaily.com)
According to a 2016 study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, people who cycle or even catch public transport to work showed reductions in BMI and percentage body fat when compared to those who commuted via car. (womenshealthandfitness.com.au)