A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans ...
A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...
The prevalence of obesity increased by over 20% under the new classification. The post MGB study indicates dramatic increase ...
New research shows that substantially more Americans would qualify as being obese using new diagnostic criteria released this ...
Obesity is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or above in adults. New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass ...
An international committee of scientists has proposed a change to the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The goal is to offer a more nuanced and objective way to assess body composition, by adding ...
About 1 in 3 Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.
An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience. By Gina Kolata Obesity should be assessed in a way that goes beyond the standard ...
When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...
A new study finds that nearly 70 per cent of US adults would be classed as obese under updated criteria that go beyond BMI to ...
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