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Article: Should we redefine obesity?

misterhub
misterhub Posts: 6,745 Member
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Discussion regarding whether or not the definition of obesity should be revamped.


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79dz14d30ro

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  • Flintwinch
    Flintwinch Posts: 1,239 Member
    I agree with the premise of this
    article. BMI is a poor measure for individuals, but more for statistical analysis of populations. A better measure might be factors involved in Metabolic Syndrome.
  • crewahl
    crewahl Posts: 4,714 Member
    I’ve gotta agree with Tim in all aspects on this. BMI is an inappropriate measure, and Metabolic Syndrome might be a better way to go. Not crazy about the study's proposal; it sounds like you’re not obese until you’re sick.

    Honestly, even what the study’s proposal said about BMI was wrong (in my opinion). They said it’s a measure of whether you’re carrying too much weight, but it’s actually a measure of whether you’re carry more weight than expected for a (non-gendered) person of your height with a normal morbidity risk.

    I think I just tripped while trying not to step on my BMI soapbox . . . .

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