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.
Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric
A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight ...
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Want To Know If You’re Overweight? Forget BMI—Measure This, Says a Team of Experts
BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...
What’s more useful than BMI? All you need to know about a 2000-year-old technique to measure body composition
Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...
What's The New Definition Of Obesity, Does It Include BMI? Lancet’s Updated Guidelines Explained
BMI over 30 is considered obese. But those having excess fat may not have a BMI 30, which shows under-diagnosis of people and ...
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Stop Relying On BMI As Only Measure of Obesity, Says Lancet Report: ‘Fit People Likely Ruled Overweight’
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...
Is your BMI normal but body fat high? Here's what you can do about it
Researchers highlight that having a normal BMI does not always indicate good health, as high body fat can increase the risk ...
New definition of obesity does not rely only on BMI: Know what it is
Researchers have redefined obesity, emphasizing the impact of excess adiposity on organ and tissue function rather than ...
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Beyond BMI: New report reframes obesity as a spectrum of illness, not just a risk factor
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
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BMI Chart for Men and Women: Are You at a Healthy Weight?
Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and ...