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A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes from adding waste and body fat measurements to BMI, capturing people who were previously considered healthy.
Many of these newly included individuals face higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. The update suggests that where fat is stored may be just as important as overall weight.
Shouldn't we instead focused on helping folks not to become obese?
Many of these newly included individuals face higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. The update suggests that where fat is stored may be just as important as overall weight.
Shouldn't we instead focused on helping folks not to become obese?