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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: BMI May Be B-A-D: A New Study Offers a Better Way to Measure Weight
Caption: BMI May Be B-A-D: A New Study Offers a Better Way to Measure Weight. BMI has long been a standard tool for assessing weight-related health risks, but a new study suggests it may not be the best method. While BMI uses height and weight to gauge potential health issues, it fails to account for differences in muscle, bone, and fat. For instance, muscular individuals may appear at risk despite being healthy, while older adults who lose muscle mass may not show enough risk. The study, led by Arch Mainous from the University of Florida, points to bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) as a more accurate measurement. BIA uses small electrical currents to measure body fat, lean muscle, and water weight, offering a clearer picture of overall health. In fact, the study found that body fat percentage, as measured by BIA, was a stronger predictor of long-term health risks than BMI, especially for heart disease. For people aged 20-49, those with higher body fat were 262% more likely to die from heart disease than those with healthier fat levels. Experts believe this method could revolutionize how we assess and manage health risks early on. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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