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The Body Mass Index May Face Extinction as a Measure for Individual Health
An international panel of researchers say the measure is too simplistic and focuses too much on weight versus wellness.
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 ...
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 ...
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Stop Relying On BMI As Only Measure of Obesity, Says Lancet Report: ‘Fit People Likely Ruled Overweight’
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission, made up of more than 50 experts, has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ in how ...
Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity by reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...
Malaysian police force ties promotions to BMI as it tackles officers’ bulging waistlines
Officers will now have to keep their BMI at 28 or less if they expect to climb the ranks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
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Exposure to air pollution before pregnancy linked to higher child body mass index, study finds
In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk ...