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Understanding BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a commonly used index of relative weight ... by BMI who nevertheless qualify as obese by percent fat. Individuals with a BMI greater than 30 are almost invariably obese, based ...
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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Doctors Say Obesity Is Being Over-Diagnosed, This Measurement Could Be Better than BMI
It's widely recognised that BMI (Body Mass Index) isn't always the most accurate ... Individuals who are lean, possess greater muscle mass, and have a lower body fat percentage may exhibit a ...
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What's Your Body Roundness Index Score? The New Tool That Can Help Predict Your Health Risk
Doctors have a new tool in their arsenal to assess body composition. And a study in JAMA Network Open shows it to be more ...
New obesity benchmark adds body fat, organ health to BMI
The BMI, a weight-to-height ratio, has been criticised as too simplistic as it cannot distinguish between fat and muscle mass ...