Body Mass Index (BMI)
This is a mathematical calculation based on a subject’s height and weight, which is used to make an assumption of the subject’s body fat.
Average Test Time: Less than 5 minutes
Advantages:
- Inexpensive.
- Easy to perform.
Disadvantages:
- Does not directly measure body fat.
- Often misclassifies muscular subjects as being obese.
- Same range classifications are used for both men and women.
- Does not take into account age, gender, and ethnicity when determining results.