Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the much-contested body mass index (BMI).

Despite being the fittest she's ever been, PT and weightlifter Laura Hoggins would class as 'overweight' according to BMI.

It's the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticized again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...

Explore the pros and cons of BMI for men and women. Learn how Body Mass Index is calculated, what a healthy BMI range is, and ...

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Even so, BMI can mean different things as you get older or if you are of high or low fitness level. Its flaws and limitations as a health metric are well-documented. The article shows you how to ...