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Adiposity Rebound Might Be a BMI Fallacy | Health and Fitness News
For 42 years, doctors have feared a childhood BMI “rebound” at age six as a sign of future obesity — but new research reveals it’s likely just healthy muscle growth, not fat gain. Using a more accurate measure — waist-to-height ratio — scientists found actual body fat doesn’t increase during this phase. What looked like a warning signal is actually normal development, and interventions aimed at stopping it may be unnecessary and even harmful. This long-held theory may be nothing more than a statistical illusion — a natural part of growing up, not a disease to treat. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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