AMA adopts new policy on BMI, noting limitations

Name: AMA adopts new policy on BMI, noting limitations
Uploaded: 2023-06-27T16:24:58Z
Description: The Body Mass Index (BMI) as an estimate of body fat was developed about 50 years ago. Now it's everywhere, mostly as a screening tool for obesity. But a movement to shift away from BMI as a measure of individual health risk is gaining traction. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike joins us with more.

The Body Mass Index (BMI) as an estimate of body fat was developed about 50 years ago. Now it's everywhere, mostly as a screening tool for obesity. But a movement to shift away from BMI as a measure of individual health risk is gaining traction. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike joins us with more.

Posted June 27, 2023 11:24am CDT