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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, according to the doctor. In some cases, using BMI can result in “muscular athletes” being labeled as obese, he noted, and people with “normal” BMI can sometimes have “harmful” levels of visceral (abdominal) fat.

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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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Doctors reveals why BMI alone can’t tell if you’re obese

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

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Experts Propose a New Definition of Obesity—and It Goes Beyond BMI

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new report argues that body mass index or BMI is not the most accurate way to define obesity.BMI is only a measure of a person’s weight and height and does not account for muscle mass.

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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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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment

Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.

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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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Rethink Your Drink: The Health Risks of Sugary Beverages

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sugary drinks are the primary source of added sugars in the American diet, contributing to a host of health issues […] ...

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