BMI Is Actually Pretty Accurate

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https://gizmodo.com/bmi-is-actually-pretty-accurate-at-measuring-american-obesity-study-finds-2000594382

New research shows that nearly everyone with a obese BMI would be considered obese using other common tests

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The researchers looked at the most recent NHANES data (2017-2018) that included people who received these other tests in addition to having their BMI checked. Obesity is typically defined as having a BMI 30 and over (27 for people of Asian descent). But it can also be defined by having a body fat percentage of 25% for men and 35% for women, or a waist circumference of 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.