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.
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What’s more useful than BMI? All you need to know about a 2000-year-old technique to measure body composition
Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of obesity. A suggested alternative is calculating body fat percentage through ...
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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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Experts Propose a New Definition of Obesity—and It Goes Beyond BMI
An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...
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Is your BMI normal but body fat high? Here's what you can do about it
"BMI does not accurately reflect body weight. Actually. it doesn’t differentiate between lean body mass and body fat. If you have a high muscle mass your weight might be higher than expected ...
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Is BMI really bogus? Experts redefine how you check your weight
More than 1 billion people worldwide live with obesity, and the condition is linked to about 5 million deaths every year from ...
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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard ... come into play. "Remember, your resilience — your ability to ward off disease — resides in your muscle," Osborn added.
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Body Composition vs BMI: Why thin-fat individuals should look beyond weight for healthy heart?
Body mass index (BMI) and body composition analysis are the two metrics to evaluate an individual’s physical constitution. BMI has long been considered as a simple measure for identifying ...
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Doctors reveals why BMI alone can’t determine obesity
Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.