Always thought that BMI was a poor indicator of weight.
I'm in the "overweight" category below "obese" on the BMI scale. Wonder where the new matrix would put me!
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2463953-a-new-definition-of-obesity-could-help-treat-millions-of-people/
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I'm in the "overweight" category below "obese" on the BMI scale. Wonder where the new matrix would put me!
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2463953-a-new-definition-of-obesity-could-help-treat-millions-of-people/
#News #Newstodon #Science #ScienceNews #MedicalScience #BMI #Weight #WeightLoss #weightGain
A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach that could help with treatmentCarissa Wong (New Scientist)
