BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement?

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BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement? BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

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August 3, 20258:07 AM ET

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Ayesha Rascoe

BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement?

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BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

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