Obesity dipped in US adults last year

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New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure.

Newsweek · 1d

End of the Line for BMI? Experts Propose New Obesity Definition

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework,

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

Move aside, BMI: There's a better way to define obesity, commission finds

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat.

Health and Me on MSN · 21h

Using BMI To Classify People As Obese Is Flawed Say Experts

BMI is used to classify individuals as underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese based on their height and weight. It is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by health in meters squared.

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Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade

Obesity dipped slightly in U.S. adults last year, research found — the first time in more than a decade that the country has seen a downward trend. That might be due, in part, to the ...

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Why US obesity rates fell for the first time in decades

After years of rising obesity rates in the US, the numbers dipped slightly during 2023, though experts disagree about the exact cause ...

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Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study

The obesity rate among U.S. adults fell in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, according to a new study released on Friday. The study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum found that ...

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Obesity Prevalence, BMI Decreased in US for First Time in a Decade

2023 marked a decline in BMI and obesity prevalence in the US, potentially linked to weight loss medications like semaglutide. The study analyzed data from 16,743,822 adults, showing a slight ...

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US obesity rate declines for the first time in a decade, weight-loss drugs play key role

For the first time in a decade, the United States is seeing a slight decline in obesity rates. A new study published in JAMA Health Forum titled "Changes in Adult Obesity Trends in the US" ...

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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible help from weight loss medications

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the United States may finally be heading in the right direction and new weight loss drugs like semaglutide could be part of the reason why. A ...

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Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade

In a recent article published in JAMA Health Forum, researchers assessed trends in obesity and body mass index (BMI) across American adults between 2013 and 2023. Their findings indicate that BMI ...

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U.S. Severe Obesity Rates Climb Despite Slight Dip in Overall Obesity

New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...

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