A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

(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.

By Faye Chiu, CNN (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 ...

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you By CNN Newsource Published January 24, 2025 5:38 AM ...

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you Oscar Wong/Moment RF/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Instead of using body mass index solely to define obesity By CNN ...

By Faye Chiu, CNN (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 ...

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you By CNN Newsource Published January 24, 2025 4:38 am By Faye Chiu, CNN ...