Study: BMI Obesity Guidelines Inaccurate for Older Adults
Obesity is usually classified as body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. But a new study suggests that may need to be adjusted for people over age 40.
Source: health.com
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Is Body Fat a Better Measure of Obesity in Midlife Than BMI?
The conventional BMI cutoff for obesity may be better replaced with adiposity measures that accommodate changes in the body fat-to-muscle ratio that changes in the midlife years.
Source: medscape.com
How to Treat: Anorexia nervosa in young people
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, have dramatically increased both in New Zealand and overseas. Young people with anorexia are most likely to present to primary care services. In this article, Hiran Thabrew offers new ideas for supporting this group of young people during the COVID-19 era
Source: nzdoctor.co.nz