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Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric

A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight

New York Post on MSN · 5d

We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of King’s College London.

FOX News on MSN · 5h

BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

News Nation on MSN · 1d

Proposal would ditch BMI for determining obesity

According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S. adults were considered obese between August 2021 and August 2023.

Becker's Hospital Review3d

Researchers propose new obesity definition

The recommendations also put forth two new diagnosis categories: clinical obesity and pre-obesity. The first describes people with evidence of health conditions caused by excess weight, such as heart ...

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New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

Mens Fitness on MSN3d

This Controversial Way To Measure Health Might Be Getting Replaced

There may be a more effective way to define and diagnose obesity, according to a commission of scientists that proposed a ...

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