BMI, obesity

How do you measure obesity? Not by BMI alone
Relying solely on BMI to diagnose obesity may be outdated, say global experts. A new report calls for a more comprehensive approach, introducing ‘clinical’ and ‘pre-clinical’ obesity categories based on fat distribution and health impacts.
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. 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.
Push to ditch BMI as sole obesity measure to end 'unnecessary' weight-loss jabs
A new Lancet Commission - made up of more than 50 experts from around the world - says a 'radical overhaul' is needed in how obesity is diagnosed
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.
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.
Doctors Say Obesity Is Being Over-diagnosed, This Measurement Could Be Better than BMI
BMI (Body Mass Index) uses your height and weight to work out a measurement to gauge if your weight is healthy. The BMI calculation is: Weight in kilograms divided by
Stop Relying On BMI As Only Measure of Obesity, Says Lancet Report: ‘Fit People Likely Ruled Overweight’
Medical experts have urged a shift away from the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the main yardstick to determine obesity as it does not factor in body fat levels. The prevalent method is so flawed that it may have likely led to fit athletes being told they are overweight,
Using BMI To Classify People As Obese Is Flawed Say Experts
BMI is used to classify individuals as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese based on their height and weight. It is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by health in meters squared.
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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Adult Wt|Ht Obesity Chart
Use this chart to estimate your obesity level based on your weight and height. An example is shown for an individual who weighs 80 kg (176 lbs) and stands 1.75 meters (175 cm or 69 inches) tall.
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Is obesity a disease?
By coincidence (they started before GLP -1 drugs were approved for slimming), a group of 56 doctors have just answered that ...
Obesity norms for India updated after 15 years
The term overweight is no more a part of the India-specific obesity guidelines that were revised after nearly 15 years and ...
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 ...