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.
Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric
A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than traditional BMI measurements. The report was published in the journal 'The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology' on Jan.
We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of King’s College London.
Why BMI is not the obesity measurement we need
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the much-contested body mass index (BMI).
Forget BMI—there's a 2,000-year-old technique for measuring body fat that's more useful
It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is denouncing it as a diagnostic tool for obesity. They say that doctors should look at the overall health of a patient when diagnosing obesity,
Obesity Metrics May Better Reflect CRC Link Than BMI
Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new study has found.
Want to know if your body fat is in the healthy range? Experts say BMI is not the way
People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.
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Doctors reveals why BMI alone can’t determine obesity
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
An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...
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Fatty muscle a cardiovascular risk factor independent from BMI
Increased intermuscular fat, not BMI, was independently associated with coronary microvascular function and major adverse CV ...
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Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...
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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 ...
Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight, study shows
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart ...
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Groundbreaking study reveals why BMI fails millions daily
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
The end of one-size-fits-all: Obesity diagnosis enters a new era
A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional ...