Put the tape measure at the top of your hip bone, then bring it all the way around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's not too tight and that it's straight, even at the back.

But doctors also recommend taking out a tape measure to collect other numbers, such as waist circumference or waist-to-hip ratio. If you’re on a health or weight loss journey, tracking these ...

Using a tape measure to measure arm circumference is the most reliable factor in diagnosing malnutrition, said Levine. Tape measures are also the most practical. They are inexpensive and more ...

The Army is changing its tape test – a method to measure soldiers’ body fat by taking the circumference of various parts of a soldier’s body with a measuring tape. The tape test, an often ...