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The current body mass index system may not provide the most accurate picture of actual weight classifications among the general population.

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A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index (BMI) ...

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The body mass index (BMI) system may be incorrectly categorising people as overweight or obese, according to a new study.