A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
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 ...
New Scientist on MSN11d
A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...
Fatty Muscles Increase Heart Disease Risk
People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems, ...
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
The Body Mass Index (BMI) helps in calculating the height-to-weight ratio of a person. The score determines if a person is at his/her healthy weight or needs to shed or gain more kilos.
The Independent on MSN10d
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 ...