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New Definition of Obesity Led to Increased Prevalence of Obesity
Implementation of a new definition of obesity yields a substantial increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study.
Yale study looked at childhood obesity, body mass index and ‘additional measurements’
The Yale team defined BMI-defined obesity using well-established threshold set by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
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. Major public ...
The Harvard Crimson
Harvard Study Classifies 70% of U.S. Adults as Obese Under New Definition
Americans may now be classified as obese, according to a new study authored by Harvard Medical School researchers ...
Crescent-NewsOpinion
Michael Roizen, M.D.: A new definition of obesity; strengthening your attention muscle
Q: My doctor just told me that I’m now considered obese. A week ago, I wasn’t — and I haven’t gained any weight. What’s going ...
KCCI Des Moines
'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition
COULD ACTUALLY BE MUCH MORE ACCURATE. A MARY SALADNA IS IN THE NEWSROOM AND MARY THE RESULTS AREN’T GOOD. NO, THEY’RE NOT, BUT THE RESULTS ARE MORE REALISTIC AND MORE PROOF THAT BODY COMPOSITION ...
Who exactly is an obese person? New research redefines guidelines and fat and BMI facts everyone should know
A new obesity definition, incorporating anthropometrics and organ health beyond BMI, reveals significantly higher prevalence.
Gizmodo
A Staggering Number of Americans Are Now Considered Obese Under New Definition
If you’ve ever wondered, even briefly, whether you have obesity, you might want to double-check right about now. New research suggests that over two-thirds of Americans are considered obese under ...