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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...
The Ticker3dOpinion
BMI is an untrustworthy indicator of health that must be replaced
For decades, body mass index has been the go-to metric for defining healthy weight ranges, but its usefulness as a reliable ...
Yahoo29d
What is considered 'obese' — and does it mean you aren't healthy? Experts say it's complicated.
Does being classified as obese mean you can't be healthy? (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photos: Getty Images) ...
Knowridge Science Report6d
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more ...
I’m fuming I got a school letter saying my 5-year-old is ‘obese’ – she’s skinny & eats healthily, BMI is a broken system
A MUM has been left fuming after receiving a letter from her daughter’s school calling the five-year-old “obese”. Samantha ...
MedPage Today26d
Early Parenting Advice Lowers Kids' Later BMI
Across ages 3 to 9 years, children in a responsive parenting group had a lower mean BMI than those in a control group. The impact appeared significant only for girls. Early training for parents on ...