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End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

Moving away from BMI, experts propose a new definition for obesity

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4d

Who should be considered 'obese'? Time to move on from BMI, panel says.

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

WWNO · 4d

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

The New Definition of Obesity

Relying on BMI alone to diagnose obesity is problematic as some people tend to store excess fat at the waist or in and around their organs, such as the liver, the heart or the

UPI News on MSN · 4d

International panel offers new ways to define obesity

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded. Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis,

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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 ...

How do you measure obesity? Not by BMI alone

Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive ...

How to keep track of your fitness without the scale

If you’re short on time, Stoner recommends the three-minute step test as another alternative that offers a score of aerobic ...

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BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.

It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...

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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 ...

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Push to ditch BMI as sole obesity measure to end 'unnecessary' weight-loss jabs

A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how ...

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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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Take Charge of Your Health with Tooleroid's BMI Calculator

Understanding your health metrics is a vital step toward maintaining a balanced lifestyle One of the simplest yet effective ways to assess your overall health is by calculating your Body Mass Index BM ...

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