About The Study: Among U.S. adults ages 20 to 59, the prevalence of obesity by body mass index (BMI) only was nearly identical with the obesity prevalence after confirmation of excess adiposity.

The percentage of U.S. adults diagnosed with obesity using BMI is similar to those defined as having excess adiposity. Researchers said confirming excess adiposity in people with obesity may not ...

More information: Ebenezer K. Aryee et al, Prevalence of Obesity With and Without Confirmation of Excess Adiposity Among US Adults, JAMA (2025). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.2704 ...

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