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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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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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New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.

Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.

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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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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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The US is now the fattest it’s ever been as obesity rates rise again, CDC says — and these are the most overweight states

The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 ... West Virginia topped the list for tipping ...

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BMI Is Outdated. A New Index Can Tell You More About Your Health

Body mass index (BMI) is one of the most common and criticized ... This ongoing study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects health data from over 10,000 participants ...

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Implementation of the New Institute of Medicine Gestational Weight Gain Guidelines

Specific recommendations for adolescents (<18 years) Prepregnancy BMI cut-points based on CDC BMI charts; weight gain in upper range of the recommended values Prepregnancy BMI cut-points based ...

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What is considered obese and why it doesn't always mean poor health

Here's what you need to know about BMI, it's role in determining obesity, and why it's not always the best tool. The three tiers of obesity According to the CDC, a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is ...

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Think You’re Healthy? Science Says This Is A Better Marker Than BMI

BMI stands for body mass index. It’s a calculation of your height relatively to your weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). BMI is generally classified into ...

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