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Briefing: Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that BMI may misclassify a significant number of individuals when assessing health.

Editorial StaffApril 3, 20261 min read

BMI is a widely used health metric.

The study used advanced DXA scans for accurate body fat measurement.

Over one third of adults may be misclassified by BMI.