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Belly Fat Trumps BMI: New Obesity Rules Could Affect Millions of Americans

Medical experts propose new obesity measurements that would classify 70% of American adults as obese, moving beyond traditional BMI calculations.

'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition

A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

Up to 70% of American Adults Could Be Obese With ‘More Accurate’ Definition

The proposed new definition of obesity incorporates body mass index (BMI) with other measurements like waist circumference.