obesity, BMI

New obesity guidelines in India: BMI alone isn't enough, experts say
Traditionally BMI was used to define obesity, but a team of doctors redefined obesity based on the Indian population.
BMI not accurate for obesity diagnosis: Here are the new guidelines
Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to include metrics like Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio.
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,
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, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body 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.
Health experts to overhaul the U.S. definition for 'obesity'
Health experts are proposing new guidelines for defining obesity, by publishing new guidelines that split the definition into two distinct categories.
Medical experts propose new definitions of obesity which is not just about measuring BMI
A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by more than 75 medical organisations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other measures of excess body fat in addition to body mass index (BMI),
Having this body shape means you’re more at risk for colorectal cancer, diabetes and heart disease
Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...
New Study Reveals Early Fasting Melts Away Abdominal Fat
Intermittent fasting is an effective method for weight loss and enhances cardiovascular health in individuals with obesity. A ...
How to diagnose obesity: Lancet Commission recommends focussing on fat distribution, not just BMI. Here’s why it is significant
The commission also suggests direct body fat assessments, like DEXA scans, for a more accurate measurement, especially when ...
India Today on MSN3d
New definition of obesity and guidelines released for Indians after 15 years
Indian doctors have redefined obesity with new guidelines that consider the unique health challenges faced by the population.
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Why your BMI can't tell you everything about your health
But, while generally useful, BMI can fail to identify some people who are unhealthy due to their excess weight, and ...
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 ...
The link between obesity and cancer risk
Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...
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New Weight Loss Drugs May Fight Obesity-Related Cancer, Too
Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.