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A “Normal” BMI Can Miss The Harmful Effects of Excess Body Fat

A “Normal” BMI Can Miss The Harmful Effects of Excess Body Fat

by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 4, 2023 | Diabetes

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a standard method for assessing body weight. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight by the square of his height. A study from Israel found that one third of more than 3000 normal-weight and normal-BMI individuals were still at...
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