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BMI Is Outdated. A New Index Can Tell You More About Your Health
This ongoing study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects health ... tools and technology. But BMI is so deeply embedded into our healthcare system and public health ...
The US is now the fattest it’s ever been as obesity rates rise again, CDC says — and these are the most overweight states
The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 ... gut microbiome and access to healthcare and safe ...
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Morbid Obesity: When Are You Medically Overweight?
To determine if your BMI is a concern, your healthcare provider may gather information ... by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first step toward treating morbid obesity ...
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Think You’re Healthy? Science Says This Is A Better Marker Than BMI
BMI stands for body mass index. It’s a calculation of your height relatively to your weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). BMI is generally classified into ...
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Proposal would ditch BMI for determining obesity
A group of experts from around the world are proposing an alternative way of defining clinical obesity, eschewing the commonly referenced body max index (BMI ... Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent ...
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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. The new guidance comes from the ...