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India Updates Obesity Guidelines, Replaces “Overweight” Term

Why in the news? India’s obesity guidelines have been updated after 15 years, replacing “overweight” with two obesity grades. This change emphasizes the significance of abdominal fat distribution, especially in Asian Indians, to better diagnose and treat obesity-related health risks. Obesity Guidelines in India Updated After 15 Years Revision of Obesity Terminology: India-specific obesity guidelines, …