BMI is not the obesity measurement we need

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...
BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.
New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...
It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...
Amid renewed criticism of the body mass index (BMI) as a diagnostic criterion for obesity, a 2,000-year-old technique used by ...
New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
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