The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
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BRI quantifies body fat levels by looking at height and waist circumference.
A clinical psychologist who treats young people with eating disorders gives her verdict on changes to the Australian curriculum designed to prevent these mental health conditions developing.
The BMI does not distinguish between excess body fat, bone mass or musculature. It also does not interpret the distribution of fat, which is a predictor of health.
Obesity is out and ‘adipose-based chronic disease’ is in, according to a recent paper. But a name change alone won’t fix entrenched stigma.
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.
Body mass index was first invented in 1832.
Overreliance on BMI as a measure of weight and health has deepened inequities and led to inaccuracies and overgeneralizations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently released new obesity management guidelines in order to help address the growing obesity crisis in children.
We wanted to find out if the risk of heart disease differs between obesity explained by genetic factors, and obesity mainly influenced by environmental factors, such as lifestyle.
BMI was created to describe the average man in the 1800s. It shouldn’t be used to predict health.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is surprisingly common, affecting about one in four adults. Eating processed foods and sugary drinks can increase the risk of developing the disease.
Rates of obesity and eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia both surged among young people over the past two years. Scholars explain why, and how parents can support kids dealing with body shame.
Boys, LGBTQ youth and people with normal body mass index are often overlooked when it comes to recognizing eating disorders, a physician and psychotherapist explain.
Weight discrimination, like teasing, is common among youth and linked to eating disorders and depression. Youth’s health and well-being would be best supported by not focusing on their weight.
Negative attitudes about people with larger body sizes or higher weight are consistent across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the US.
The public and the media need to be careful not to jump to conclusions when assessing new research.
‘One-size-fits-all’ weight loss advice could be inadvertently harmful to some patients.
The only way to gain weight is to eat more calories than your body requires.
Our new research shows deep body fat wrapped around the heart can release dangerous molecules, potentially leading to atrial fibrillation.
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Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
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Lecturer in Human Movement Studies (Health and PE) and Creative Arts, Charles Sturt University
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia
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Assistant professor – Psychology, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Evergreen Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Prevention Science, University of Oregon
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Research fellow, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University
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Evergreen Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology and Human Services, University of Oregon
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Evergreen Assistant Professor of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, University of Oregon
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Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London
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Career Development Fellow, University of Cambridge
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NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, Deakin University
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THIS Institute Research Fellow, King's College London
