Dramatic increase in American adults who meet a new definition of obesity: ‘This is astounding’ - Obesity linked to more than ...

The prevalence of obesity increased by over 20% under the new classification. The post MGB study indicates dramatic increase in U.S. adults who meet new definition of obesity appeared first on Boston.

(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major ...

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese, researchers said.