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FOX News on MSN · 8h

BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

Medical News Today · 2d

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 much-contested body mass index (BMI).

People on MSN · 20h

Scientists Suggest New Way to Help Measure Obesity Instead of Just Using Traditional BMI Metric

A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than traditional BMI measurements. The report was published in the journal 'The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology' on Jan.

CBS News on MSN · 5d

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.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Why this doctor says BMI shouldn't be used to diagnose obesity

Dr. Lesley Lutes from UBC Okanagan says body mass index (BMI) is a one-size-fits-all approach to looking at one's weight, and that doctors should look at where fat is located in the human body before diagnosing weight disorders.

Scientific American2d

BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health Evaluation

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Beyond BMI: Body fat stored in surprising spot linked to heart disease

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

Groundbreaking study reveals why BMI fails millions daily

New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...

Want To Know If You’re Overweight? Forget BMI—Measure This, Says a Team of Experts

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...

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Moving away from BMI, experts propose a new definition for obesity

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

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Travis Kelce, Jake Gyllenhaal and why BMI is problematic. It needs to change, panel says.

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Hosted on MSN8h

Your waistline could affect your rank, Nga warns, as Fire Dept looks to tighten BMI rules for promotions

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is set to discuss the introduction of a body mass index (BMI) requirement of ...

Money Talks News on MSN1d

Forget BMI: This Superior Health Metric Could Save Your Life

New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 ...

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