New research questions doctors' approach to childhood obesity
A new global definition of childhood obesity from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute shifts focus from BMI to health impacts related to excess body fat, requiring evidence of physical health problems. Under this standard, fewer children are classified as obese compared to traditional BMI metrics, but obesity rates increase significantly in adulthood. The revised criteria emphasize assessing blood pressure, blood sugar, mobility, and sleep alongside body size to better evaluate health risks.
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