HEALTH- Why Doctors Are Moving Away from BMI. Research shows this...

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HEALTH- Why Doctors Are Moving Away from BMI. Research shows this measure of weight and health is unhelpful. Reviewed by Lybi Ma

KEY POINTS- The American Medical Association voted to move away from using BMI to measure weight and health. Research shows BMI is useful in evaluating large populations, but not individuals. A new policy recommends measuring abdominal fat, blood sugar levels, and thyroid tests. Source: Iofoto/Adobe Stock If you’ve been to a doctor’s office or...

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