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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Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
BMI is a quick and inexpensive estimate based on weight and height ... who is chair of the commission. The Commission ...
Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition ...
Doctors propose new criteria for assessing obesity, call body mass index unreliable
The revised criteria proposed by a nationwide panel of doctors define values of BMI greater than 23 without any effects on ...
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Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
For years, the method physicians have used to determine whether a person has obesity is to calculate their BMI — or body mass index. BMI is a quick and inexpensive estimate based on weight and ...