Traditional conceptions of obesity might be in for a radical shift.
The commissions specific goal was to establish objective but nuanced criteria for diagnosing obesity.
These include measuring peoples waist circumference, their waist-to-hip ratio, or their waist-to-height ratio.
Experts say other body size measurements, such as waist circumference, should be used alongside BMI to diagnose obesity.© Iryna Veklich via Getty
The groups recommendations are ultimately just that.
We think this characterization will benefit patients, health care providers, and health care to follow.
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