
Audio long read: Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity
Nature Podcast
Introduction
This chapter explores the limitations of BMI as a measure of obesity and the movement towards using alternative metrics that consider age, sex, and race. Despite this shift, the demand for weight loss drugs continues to heavily rely on BMI as the primary criterion for obesity treatment.
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