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BMI Debate — Is It Time for a New Obesity Standard?

An international commission of scientists is challenging the long-standing reliance on body mass index (BMI) as the primary measure for diagnosing obesity. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission recommends adding new criteria, including waist circumference and other body fat assessments, to provide a more accurate picture of health. Experts argue that BMI alone can misclassify individuals due to its inability to differentiate between muscle mass and fat or identify unhealthy fat...