BMI, obesity

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 body mass index (BMI) measure.
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.
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.
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.
People are being ‘overdiagnosed’ with obesity due to a focus on BMI, experts warn
People are being “overdiagnosed” with obesity and there should be less reliance on body mass index (BMI) in assessments, a new report urges today. The Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity recommends a new,
Going beyond BMI: Major overhaul of obesity diagnosis proposed
The suggestions, according to the commission,are designed to address limitations in the traditional definition and diagnosis of obesity.
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Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
Obesity dipped slightly in U.S. adults last year, research found — the first time in more than a decade that the country has seen a downward trend. That might be due, in part, to the ...
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Why US obesity rates fell for the first time in decades
After years of rising obesity rates in the US, the numbers dipped slightly during 2023, though experts disagree about the exact cause ...
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Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study
The obesity rate ... 2022 to 45.6 percent last year. The researchers also discovered that obesity has declined substantially in the South, including among women older adults, ages 66 to 75.
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US adult obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade: Study
In 2023, the United States saw a slight decrease in obesity prevalence among adults, according to research findings published Dec. 13 in JAMA. Amid projections of increasing obesity rates over ...
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Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade
In a recent article published in JAMA Health Forum, researchers assessed trends in obesity and body ... For non-pregnant adults, the highest BMI was recorded each year, along with demographic ...
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US obesity rate declines for the first time in a decade, weight-loss drugs play key role
For the first time in a decade, the United States is seeing a slight decline in obesity rates. A new study published in JAMA Health Forum titled "Changes in Adult Obesity Trends in the US" ...
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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications
The study reviewed the body mass index (BMIs), a measure of obesity, of 16.7 million U.S. adults over a 10-year period. The average BMI rose annually to 30.24 — which is considered obese — ...
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Obesity Prevalence, BMI Decreased in US for First Time in a Decade
2023 marked a decline in BMI and obesity prevalence in the US ... per year and by demographic strata were conducted to calculate mean population BMI and the percentage of adults with obesity ...
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U.S. Severe Obesity Rates Climb Despite Slight Dip in Overall Obesity
New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...