A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and weight, often misclassifying individuals. For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI despite having normal fat levels.

The observational study, led by Washington University clinical epidemiologist ... by Eli Lilly – for people with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 and at least one weight-related illness.

Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University. She previously was Baltimore’s health commissioner. CNN: What is BMI? What are the advantages and ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and gender affect health risks.

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However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important variables such as body composition, muscle mass, and bone density. These assumptions are increasingly being challenged, particularly when it comes to diverse ethnic groups.

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The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the body mass index (BMI). This can be determined if you know your weight and your height. The Body Mass Index (or BMI) is a way of ...

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