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 ...
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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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Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...
Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...
We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
Get a load of this — you may be obese after all! About 40% of US adults — more than 100 million Americans — are considered ...
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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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Better Definition Of Obesity
The clinical definition for "obesity" is not one size fits all. Relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can lead to under-diagnosis of people who are ...
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Global Experts Propose Comprehensive Approach to Obesity Diagnosis Beyond BMI
A new approach to diagnosing obesity aims to reduce reliance on BMI, incorporating waist circumference and health evidence ...