The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

If you’re feeling confused about your body shape, you’re not alone. This guide will help you figure it out the right way—without the overwhelm. No complicated math. No vague, outdated charts.

Some of us are curvier, some of us have narrower hips or broader shoulders — whatever your body shape, it’s important to know that there is no “average” or “typical” body.

Your waist is less than 25 percent smaller than your shoulder or bust measurements. Waist measures from one to eight inches (2.5 cm – 20 cm) smaller than the bust.” Rectangle body shape traits: ...

This is another classic shape for a woman, where fat is divided around the thighs, hips and bottom. While it might not sound it, this appears to have less health risks than other body shapes.

In this installment, Bustle's Contributing Fashion & Beauty Editor Olivia Muenter tackles the question of how to dress for your body shape.

In the study, 81% of women misidentified their own body shape. While 36% of women surveyed considered their bodies to be hourglass-shaped, 0% actually were.

Endocrinology > Obesity Body Shape vs BMI as Risk Predictor in Women — Bathroom scale "is not everything," experts say by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 24, 2019 ...

Often referred to as the “apple,” “oval,” or “round” body type, this shape is characterized by a narrower upper body and hips with a wider waist. People with an apple body type tend to ...

The analysis found that body shape and BMI predicted different obesity-related cancer risk in adults. Specifically, ABSI was linked with an increased risk for three cancers. Participants in the ...