
Audio long read: Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity
Nature Podcast
Challenges of BMI as a diagnostic tool and efforts to redefine obesity
This chapter explores how body composition and fat distribution differ across racial and ethnic populations, impacting health risks at different BMI levels. It discusses the limitations of using BMI as a diagnostic tool and suggests incorporating other metrics for a more comprehensive assessment.
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