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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Move aside BMI: There’s a better way to define obesity, commission finds
The current BMI-based measure of obesity can both overestimate and underestimate how much body fat a person has, explains Dr.
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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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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Landmark Study Reveals New Benefits and Risks of Obesity Drugs Like Ozempic
A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs says that drugs like Ozempic can do plenty more than just help with weight loss ...
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Look Beyond BMI For Obesity Diagnosis and Management
What is pre-clinical obesity? A new report redefines obesity using broader criteria than body mass index (BMI), focusing on ...
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Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
The current BMI-based measure of obesity can both overestimate and underestimate how much body fat a person has, explains Dr. Robert Kushner, an endocrinologist at Northwestern University who is ...