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Beyond BMI: A Better Way to Understand Obesity
Your BMI can place you in a category. But it cannot tell you whether your weight comes from fat or muscle, where body fat is stored, or whether it is already affecting your health.
In this solo episode, Dr. Pat McShane examines a newer clinical framework for understanding obesity. Two people with the same BMI can have very different body compositions, levels of organ function, and health risks. She explains why waist circumference, muscle mass, daily mobility, and other measures may reveal what the scale misses, especially as women grow older.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why BMI can…
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