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BMI, one of the most popular ways of telling if you're a healthy weight, is bogus. Here's what to use instead.
It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...
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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
What is BMI, and what have been criticisms of its usage? How is the new definition different? In what ways could it change clinical care? Will these changes be forthcoming? And while revisions are ...
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BMI is wrong way to measure obesity, researchers say — here’s what they recommend instead
Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. "Obesity is a complex ...
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How Much Should I Weigh? Charts By Height, Age And Gender
Generally, people who carry a lot more weight than a weight chart suggests they should—or have a higher body mass index (BMI) than a chart indicates is typical for their height—more often ...
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Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds
Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR ...
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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.