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BMI, obesity

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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

KALW · 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.

Medindia · 22h

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 organ function and body fat metrics.

FOX News on MSN · 7h

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

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

News Nation on MSN · 1d

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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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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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 ...

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Researchers propose new obesity definition

The recommendations also put forth two new diagnosis categories: clinical obesity and pre-obesity. The first describes people with evidence of health conditions caused by excess weight, such as heart ...

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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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Global Experts Propose Comprehensive Approach to Obesity Diagnosis Beyond BMI

A new approach to diagnosing obesity aims to reduce reliance on BMI, incorporating waist circumference and health evidence ...

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This Controversial Way To Measure Health Might Be Getting Replaced

There may be a more effective way to define and diagnose obesity, according to a commission of scientists that proposed a ...

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Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, China College of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710129 Shaanxi, China ...

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How we made the decision

In all, 6 stakeholder organisations responded to the consultation on the review proposal: Leeds Beckett University, Obesity Group of the British Dietetic Association, PHE, Royal College of Nursing ...

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