Troops must have a waist measurement close to or less than half their height or risk being placed in their service's remedial ...

The U.S. military is replacing long-standing height-and-weight charts.

The move replaces traditional height-and-weight tables as the primary measure of body fat standards.

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For Indians, lower waist limits apply. This simple measure predicts risks better.

Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...