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New obesity definition would classify 70% of Americans as obese
New obesity standards focus on belly fat and body composition, affecting men and Asian individuals most dramatically ...
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Michael Roizen, M.D.: A new definition of obesity; strengthening your attention muscle
Q: My doctor just told me that I’m now considered obese. A week ago, I wasn’t — and I haven’t gained any weight. What’s going ...
Yale study looked at childhood obesity, body mass index and ‘additional measurements’
The Yale team defined BMI-defined obesity using well-established threshold set by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
The Harvard Crimson
Harvard Study Classifies 70% of U.S. Adults as Obese Under New Definition
Americans may now be classified as obese, according to a new study authored by Harvard Medical School researchers ...
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New Definition of Obesity Led to Increased Prevalence of Obesity
Implementation of a new definition of obesity yields a substantial increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study.
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Experts say new obesity definition includes millions more Americans
A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese, researchers said. File Photo by Diego Azubel/EPA A new definition ...
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Obese immigrants can be denied visas under new Trump order
President Trump's new directive could potentially hinder foreigners with certain medical conditions or low economic resources ...
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'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition
The prevalence of obesity in adults in the United States could rise sharply under a new definition of the condition released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission, ...
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'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition
COULD ACTUALLY BE MUCH MORE ACCURATE. A MARY SALADNA IS IN THE NEWSROOM AND MARY THE RESULTS AREN’T GOOD. NO, THEY’RE NOT, BUT THE RESULTS ARE MORE REALISTIC AND MORE PROOF THAT BODY COMPOSITION ...