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 ...
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.
BMI vs. Body Fat: Is One Measurement More Important Than the Other?
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...
Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric
A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...
Why BMI is not the obesity measurement we need
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
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Groundbreaking study reveals why BMI fails millions daily
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
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Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...
Scientific American13d
BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health Evaluation
Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...
New York Post9d
BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. A person’s BMI is ...