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BMI Might Not Offer Best Gauge Of Physical Fitness For Some

MADISON, Wis. — One of the things many people calculate when figuring out how to lose weight is their body mass index, but experts said a new calculation might be a better measure of obesity, especially when helping get children on track toward a healthy life.

Patricia Miller took her son, Christopher, to the University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Clinic after his doctor recommended a body composition test to get a better understanding of Christopher’s body.