A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
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Why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of health
However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...
BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...
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Doctors reveals why BMI alone can’t determine obesity
Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.
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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 9.4% of those adults had severe obesity.
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Experts Propose a New Definition of Obesity—and It Goes Beyond BMI
An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...
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Obesity Metrics May Better Reflect CRC Link Than BMI
Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...
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Look Beyond BMI For Obesity Diagnosis and Management
Obesity should no longer be diagnosed solely based on body mass index (BMI); advanced body fat measures provide a clearer picture Pre-clinical obesity identifies risk factors early, while clinical ...
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BMI Calculator
The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined ... of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The BBC is not ...