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7 in 10 U.S. Adults Could Fall Under New Obesity Definition

 
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Oct 17, 2025 9:40 pm
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  • Adding waist size to BMI raises U.S. obesity rates from 42.9% to 68.6%, according to a major JAMA Network Open study.
  • One in four adults have “hidden” belly-fat obesity despite a normal BMI.
  • Older adults and Asian participants saw the biggest increase in obesity classification.
  • The new definition could change who qualifies for treatment and reshape healthcare policy.

https://studyfinds.org/overnight-millions-more-americans-obesity-rate-belly-fat/


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