Step aside BMI, body composition tests are on the rise. Here's what to knowBody composition scans provide more accurate health metrics compared to BMI, motivating individuals to track progress and make informed decisions.
I got a body composition analysis, which shows my muscle-to-body fat ratio. It shocked me into changing my diet and gym routine.Body composition analysis provides deeper insights into health compared to BMI alone, highlighting areas for improvement like body fat percentage.
Step aside BMI, body composition tests are on the rise. Here's what to knowBody composition scans provide more accurate health metrics compared to BMI, motivating individuals to track progress and make informed decisions.
I got a body composition analysis, which shows my muscle-to-body fat ratio. It shocked me into changing my diet and gym routine.Body composition analysis provides deeper insights into health compared to BMI alone, highlighting areas for improvement like body fat percentage.
Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission findsA committee has proposed redefining obesity to include more metrics beyond BMI, aiming for a better assessment of body composition.
After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?Obesity diagnosis needs to move beyond BMI, focusing on more accurate health assessments.
People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding ObesityIdentifying people with metabolically healthy obesity challenges the assumption that obesity always leads to illness.
Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIReevaluating obesity diagnosis is crucial as BMI alone may misclassify individuals, leading to health risks going unnoticed or false diagnoses.
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.Obesity should be assessed by body fat and medical complications, not just BMI.
BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health EvaluationA group of researchers advocates for a redefinition of obesity to better capture its complexity, moving beyond traditional BMI measurements.
Move aside BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission findsA committee has proposed redefining obesity to include more metrics beyond BMI, aiming for a better assessment of body composition.
After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?Obesity diagnosis needs to move beyond BMI, focusing on more accurate health assessments.
People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding ObesityIdentifying people with metabolically healthy obesity challenges the assumption that obesity always leads to illness.
Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIReevaluating obesity diagnosis is crucial as BMI alone may misclassify individuals, leading to health risks going unnoticed or false diagnoses.
New Obesity Definition Challenges Current Use of B.M.I.Obesity should be assessed by body fat and medical complications, not just BMI.
BMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health EvaluationA group of researchers advocates for a redefinition of obesity to better capture its complexity, moving beyond traditional BMI measurements.
BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" EraBMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.
BMI takes legal action in royalty conflict with SiriusXMBMI's legal action against SiriusXM stems from failed negotiations over fair royalty fees for music creators.SiriusXM's previous royalty rates are considered outdated in light of their revenue growth and market evolution.
Doctors Are Exploring an Appealing Alternative to BMIThe Body Roundness Index (BRI) offers a more accurate health assessment than BMI by factoring in body shape and abdominal fat distribution.
Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggestsBMI is still valuable despite variations in suggested cut-off points.
Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutritionCurrent medical training focusing on weight and BMI may exacerbate anti-obesity bias and eating disorders.
Up to half of Brits trying to lose weight give up after one 'blip'On average, people attempt to lose weight seven times in their lifetime.Common temptations causing setbacks include chocolate, crisps, cakes, and biscuits.
Medical school isn't teaching doctors much about nutritionCurrent medical training focusing on weight and BMI may exacerbate anti-obesity bias and eating disorders.
Up to half of Brits trying to lose weight give up after one 'blip'On average, people attempt to lose weight seven times in their lifetime.Common temptations causing setbacks include chocolate, crisps, cakes, and biscuits.
Much derided BMI is useful for assessing fat levels in kids, study suggestsBMI is a beneficial screening tool despite imperfections.
Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggestsChildren with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.
Much derided BMI is useful for assessing fat levels in kids, study suggestsBMI is a beneficial screening tool despite imperfections.
Obese children twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, study suggestsChildren with obesity have more than double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults.High body mass index in adolescence has been linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis.