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Rethinking BMI: New Research Suggests Lower Obesity Threshold for Adults Over 40

The globally accepted threshold for obesity based on the body-mass index (BMI) might not be suitable for middle-aged and older adults (ages 40-80 years), according to a study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy. Increased body-fat proportions in the over-

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