Tag: body mass index (BMI)

BMI ‘Is Not a Measurement of Health’: Here Are Better Alternatives, Say Experts

July 3, 2023
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As the debate surrounding body composition measurements intensifies, health care professionals and researchers question the reliability of the body mass index (BMI) as an accurate indicator of an individual’s health. While BMI has been widely used for over a century, critics argue that it fails to consider variations in body composition, leading to potential misinterpretations….

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Body Mass Index Is ‘Racist,’ Says American Medical Association

June 18, 2023
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has warned against using the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole metric to determine whether an individual is overweight or not—citing “historical harm” from the measurement. BMI is measured by dividing an individual’s weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. It does not measure body fat…

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Industry Worried That New Medical Requirements Will Ban Overweight Fishermen

April 7, 2023
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The introduction of new medical certification requirements has sparked frustration among UK fishermen, who argue that the rules may force some individuals to lose up to a quarter of their weight by November or lose out on work. By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate…

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