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Obesity, New Definition

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

BBC on MSN · 2d

Obesity needs new definition, says global report

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed, a report from global experts says. Doctors should consider the overall health of patients with excess fat,

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

The New Definition of Obesity

Relying on BMI alone to diagnose obesity is problematic as some people tend to store excess fat at the waist or in and around their organs, such as the liver, the heart or the

Ghana News Agency (GNA) on MSN11mon

60 minutes exercise daily reduces risk of overweight, obesity in children

Accra, Jan. 25, GNA – Dr Seyram Kaali, A Clinical Research Fellow at the Kintampo Health Research Centre, says children must be involved in a physical activity for at least 60 minutes in a day ...

BusinessGhana9d

GhNCDA appeals to public to avoid impulsive spending on unhealthy diets

The Ghana NCD Alliance (GhNCDA) has appealed to the public to avoid impulsive spending on unhealthy diets to escape the tendency of ...

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