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16Jan 2025

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, …

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25Sep 2024

How BMI is becoming an inadequate measure for health

Syllabus: GS 3: Issues related to Health. Science and its application in everyday life Focus: The Body Mass Index (BMI) is being questioned for its effectiveness as a health metric, with the Body Roundness Index (BRI) emerging as a more accurate predictor of fat distribution and related health risks, particularly metabolic syndrome. Overview of BMI’s …

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