BMI, obesity

New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
BMI too simplistic as a measure for obesity, report argues
How we define obesity needs to become more nuanced, a report has argued, with BMI (body mass index) as a measure alone being too simplistic.
Obesity needs a new definition beyond BMI, global report says
Academics have suggested that a body mass index (BMI) score is not “nuanced” enough to measure obesity and more assessments are needed before someone is told they are obese.
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 King’s College London.
New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
Obesity Won't Be Solely Defined by BMI Under New Plan for Diagnosis by Global Experts
New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements
End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition
Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,
Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat.
'Reality is more nuanced': Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI
As of March 2020, nearly 42% of US adults had obesity, with the report estimating that more than a billion people are living with obesity worldwide.
Global experts propose new obesity diagnosis method beyond BMI
Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height and weight, but combined with other measurements, such as waist circumference, plus evidence of health problems tied to extra pounds.
Experts Want Obesity Defined Beyond BMI
Obesity, long determined by the flawed metric of BMI, should be diagnosed based on other measurements, experts argue.
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New obesity definition sidelines BMI to focus on health
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New Obesity Definition Shifts Focus From BMI – Here's The Science Behind It
Obesity is currently defined using a person's body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by ...
Hegseth survives tense Senate confirmation hearing, health experts say obesity is more than BMI, 'Severance' stages a viral stunt
A key vote: Despite initial skepticism, GOP Sen. Joni Ernst said after the hearing that she’d vote to confirm Hegseth. With a ...
STAT1d
Beyond BMI: New report reframes obesity as a spectrum of illness, not just a risk factor
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
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 ...
International panel offers new ways to define obesity
Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on ...