New definition of obesity: Health in focus instead of the BMI

Eine neue Definition von Fettleibigkeit stellt den BMI in den Hintergrund und betont den Fokus auf Gesundheit. Experten erläutern die Auswirkungen.
A new definition of obesity places the BMI into the background and emphasizes the focus on health. Experts explain the effects. (Symbolbild/natur.wiki)

New definition of obesity: Health in focus instead of the BMI

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