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BMI is a junk health metric — but there are alternatives that actually work
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 6 months agoJGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images BMI isn't a great health indicator, because it only consists of a...
Study: Current BMI Obesity Guidelines May Be Inaccurate for Those Over Age 40
Health via Yahoo News· 3 days agoFact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer New research suggests the standard...
Are BMI's outdated? Experts weigh in
Yahoo Life UK· 4 months agoWhat do you think of BMIs to measure health? (Getty Images) A body mass index (BMI) result will label you as 'underweight', 'healthy weight,...
A Dietitian Weighs In On The Limitations of BMI —And How New Guidelines Are Baby Steps In the Right...
Shape via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJust last week, a client shared that fixating on the body mass index (BMI) is what's holding her...
Scientists have found a replacement for ‘outdated’ BMI readings
Yahoo Life UK· 3 months agoWaist circumference-to-height ratio is a good way of measuring body fat instead of BMI. (Getty...
Obesity: What You Need to Know
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLearn more about the definition of obesity and what it means for your health. Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Obesity is a chronic disease...
BMI alone will no longer be treated as the go-to measure for weight management – an obesity medicine...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 12 months agoBody mass index has been the standard measure to classify obesity and overweight for decades....
Why BMI Is Kinda Bullsh*t
Men's Health via AOL· 5 months agoDocs and insurers have historically used BMI (body mass index) to determine how healthy you are. Here's why BMI is no longer an accurate metric to rely...
Will a Higher BMI Protect You After 65?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA soon-to-be presented observational study found that a higher BMI may indicate a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular-related causes. Does that mean...
Scientists May Have a New Body Measurement That’s Better Than BMI—Here’s What It Is & What to Know
Eating Well via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe Body Roundness Index takes more than just height and weight into account. Halfpoint/Getty Images...
