Experts propose new obesity diagnostic guidelines beyond BMI

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.
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,
New guidelines encourage doctors to move beyond BMI for diagnosing obesity
A new report says only using BMI to determine if a patient has obesity leads to under-diagnosing people who are ill and over-diagnosing people who don't currently deal with the negative health consequences of obesity.
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 problems from extra weight and other measurements.
Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally.
Experts Argue It’s Time for Obesity to Be Defined Beyond BMI
Obesity, long determined by the flawed metric of BMI, should be diagnosed based on other measurements, experts argue.
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.
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.
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,
'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.
Don’t feel guilty about BMI – there’s a new definition of obesity
BMI is an outdated measure of health, say experts – there’s a raft of new checks that could give a clue to your current wellbeing – and a pathway to an active, longer life
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 ...
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Demoting BMI, a new food label from the FDA, and risks of even moderate drinking
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Forget BMI—there's a 2,000-year-old technique for measuring body fat that's more useful
It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...
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.
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Beyond BMI: New report reframes obesity as a spectrum of illness, not just a risk factor
BMI has long been falling out of favor. When the American Medical Association urged downgrading BMI in 2023, it blamed its ...
BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.
A new report suggests that a diagnosis of obesity should depend on patients' individual health — not their Body Mass Index.
Air pollution exposure before pregnancy may influence child's BMI and obesity
In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy ...
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed, a ...