OAN Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oann.com/tag/brennan-cooney">Brennan Cooney</a> 10:19 AM – Thursday, January 16th, 2025 After decades of physicians relying primarily on body-mass index to diagnose obesity, researchers are advocating for a more nuanced measurement. One America’s Brennan Cooney has more. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay="" controls="" loop="" poster="https://www.oann.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vid-poster-image.jpg" src="https://d1cc0p6j4uj4n9.cloudfront.net/7dd7a311-4ae8-4e4d-8b16-0c1b9e2c4622/mp4/661e5925-06af-4d6b-a197-0b0f51f99011_Mp4_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_3.5Mbps_qvbr.mp4" width="100%" height="auto"></video></figure>

After decades of physicians relying primarily on body-mass index to diagnose obesity, researchers are advocating for a more nuanced measurement.{ai:summary}Researchers are calling for a shift from the traditional body-mass index (BMI) to a more comprehensive method for diagnosing obesity. This new approach aims to provide a better understanding of individual health and obesity-related risks.The proposed method could lead to more accurate assessments and tailored treatment options for those struggling with obesity. #health

Researchers Propose New Method To Measure, Diagnose Obesity

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