Simple string test offers better health indicator than BMI

Doctors suggest a simple string test as a better indicator of metabolic health than BMI. The test involves comparing waist circumference to height; if the string representing half your height wraps around your waist and the ends meet, it suggests good metabolic health. This method is considered more practical than BMI as it accounts for fat distribution, particularly visceral fat around the midriff, which is linked to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.