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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.

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Why this doctor says BMI shouldn't be used to diagnose obesity

Dr. Lesley Lutes from UBC Okanagan says body mass index (BMI) is a one-size-fits-all approach to looking at one's weight, and that doctors should look at where fat is located in the human body before diagnosing weight disorders.

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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.

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This One Measurement Is a Clearer Indicator of Obesity Than BMI, Says New Research

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that 58 expert researchers suggest officially needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine healthy body weight.

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Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

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Healthy Weight and BMI Range for Older Adults

Ali, MD, MSCI A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over ... The following chart includes a range of BMIs for older ...

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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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US obesity rates FALL for the first time ever, new CDC data shows

A report released Tuesday by the CDC found that 40 percent of US adults ... when 38 percent of adults had a BMI over 30, and more Americans are morbidly obese than ever. One in 10 - 30million ...

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