A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index (BMI) ...
BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...
People with elevated BMIs say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity. People recovering from eating disorders say the ...
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How to Calculate Your BMI (Body Mass Index)
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation used to estimate your body fat. Based on the BMI score, you may be categorized as being underweight, of normal weight, or overweight. The BMI score may also be ...
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