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BMI, obesity

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 more ways to measure body composition and fat.

Becker's Hospital Review · 2d

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 disease. The latter refers to people at risk of developing a health condition due to their level of body fat.

The Washington Post · 3d

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 also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 2d

'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 3d

Going beyond BMI: Major overhaul of obesity diagnosis proposed

The suggestions, according to the commission,are designed to address limitations in the traditional definition and diagnosis of obesity.

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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 ...

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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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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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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 ...

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