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.
End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition
Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present ...
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BMI (Body Mass Index)
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height, and applies to most adult men and women aged 20 and over. For children aged 2 and over, BMI ...
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Understanding BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a commonly used index of relative weight. BMI is calculated as weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared. The index is often used to assess obesity in individuals.
We’re measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint 3 signs you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
Get a load of this — you may be obese after all! About 40% of US adults — more than 100 million Americans — are considered ...
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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Will a Higher BMI Protect You After 65?
New research shows older adults with overweight are better protected from dying of heart disease. Experts emphasize that ...
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BMI and obesity: Where are you on the UK fat scale?
The majority of adults in the UK are overweight or obese according to national health surveys, yet research suggests we are a country in denial about our weight. Use this calculator to find out ...