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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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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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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 ...
Skinny Is the New Fat: Plenty of People Have ‘Normal’ BMI but Hidden Obesity, Study Finds
New research continues to show that many people meet the criteria for obesity and associated health problems, even if their BMI looks fine.
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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'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 ...