BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

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. CNN values your feedback 1.

About 1 in 5 classified as overweight based on BMI alone considered to have obesity according to European society definition.

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Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

What They Measure: BMI is a simple calculation based on height and weight, while body fat percentage specifically measures ...

To improve access to care, many professional organizations have advocated for classifying obesity as a disease. However, the ...

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

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

Body mass index (BMI) has been the international standard for measuring obesity since the 1980s, according to many sources, though some experts have questioned its validity. Prostock-studio ...

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. CNN values your feedback 1.