Moving away from BMI, experts propose a new definition for obesity
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
AI model identifies obesity risk factors beyond BMI for better precision
Woxsen University Researchers developed an AI model to predict 'Obesity Risk' based on lifestyle data, aiming to prevent ...
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Commission draws up new approach, definition of clinical obesity during Baton Rouge meeting
The Lancet, a global medical journal that works with academics to identify issues in public health, hosted a Commission on ...