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BMI, obesity
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.
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.
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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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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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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Obesity rate drops in the U.S., healthcare experts point to GLP-1 medications as the cause
For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates have dropped in the United States. A recent study by the CDC showed that ...
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Commission finds new way to define obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the ...
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6 ways to lose belly fat without working out
You can fast, improve your sleep and diet your way to a flatter stomach. Here's how to lose belly fat without working out.
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What Doctors Are Saying About The Rise In Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood ...
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