Biological BMI: Researchers dig deep into data to determine better measures of metabolichealth NatureMedicine
Institute for Systems Biology researchers have constructed biological body mass index measures that offer a more accurate representation of metabolic health and are more varied, informative and actionable than the traditional, long-used BMI equation. The work was published in the journal, overweight or obese. BMI scores are calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. About 30% of the population is misclassified by this approach.
Those classified as obese with traditional BMI but with a normal biological BMI were more biologically healthy, and found it harder to lose weight.
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