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The Pros & Cons of BMI (& 8 Other Measurements That May Be More Useful for Weight Loss)

When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer spits out your body mass index (BMI) number.
Endocrinology Advisor

Obesity Paradox: Higher BMI Linked to Fewer Acute Complications After TBI

Individuals with obesity may experience a lower incidence of acute complications following TBI, supporting the "obesity paradox." ...

India’s average BMI explained: How national guidelines differ from global standards

India’s BMI differs from global norms because Indians face metabolic risks at lower body weights. National guidelines ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

BMI Cutoff of 30 for Obesity May Be Too High for Middle-Aged, Older Adults

Authors found that BMI of 27 or greater shows excellent diagnostic performance. HealthDay News — The optimal body mass index (BMI) cutoff point appears to be 27kg/m 2 for detecting obesity in ...
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Is BMI a Good Weight Loss Measurement?

Is BMI Accurate? What Is It and Is It Useful? When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer ...
Medscape

BMI Measurement Timing Determines MASLD Prognosis

Higher BMI measured after MASLD diagnosis is paradoxically associated with better survival, but a high BMI before diagnosis or in early adulthood is linked to worse survival.