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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Why being skinny-fat' could be just as risky as being overweight

Being overweight has long been linked to heart conditions and type 2 diabetes, but even people who look thinner could be at risk, researchers suggest. A new study led by researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, explains there is such a thing as being skinny-fat - someone who appears to be healthy and slim but in fact has hidden fat deep inside their organs.
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fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Researchers report 'astounding' obesity surge in U.S. - Harvard Gazette

Including body-fat-distribution measures beyond BMI raises U.S. adult obesity prevalence from about 40% to roughly 70%, with higher risks in newly classified and older adults.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Target Weights Usually Hinder Anorexia Recovery

Bodyweight targets are unreliable predictions that promote restrictive behaviors and overlook likely temporary weight overshoot during recovery.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

BMI Is Useless-Try This Instead

You simply referenced a body mass index (BMI) table and found the weight that placed you in the "green" 18.5-24.9 BMI range (BMI values of 25.0-29.9 represented "overweight" and values of 30.0+ represented "obesity"). Coined by the famous nutrition researcher, Dr. Ancel Keys, in the 1970's, the BMI was a ratio of a person's weight versus their height (technically weight (kilograms) / [height (meters) 2].
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fromRAIN News
2 months ago

BMI wins "historic" rate increase

BMI and the Radio Music License Committee settled a rate court proceeding agreeing to a retroactive, historic rate increase for BMI effective January 1, 2022.
fromMD Anderson Cancer Center
3 months ago

Is BMI the best body weight calculator?

BMI can be a helpful tool due to how inexpensive and accessible it is. Aside from a scale, all you need to calculate your BMI is a calculator or online tool. However, while BMI is a quick way to determine your weight classification, it might not be the best choice for everyone.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says a new study | CBC News

About one-third of Canadians are obese, with a sharp increase in rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Alarming study finds that this small difference at birth significantly increases your colorectal cancer risk

Early life body mass index (BMI) can significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer in adulthood.
The study indicates a worrying trend of rising colorectal cancer risk among younger populations.
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