Research
Metabolic adaptation
BMI is not sufficient to define obesity; pathophysiology and the impact of mechanical, metabolic, and psychological complications must be considered.
Practitioners should consider multiple factors beyond BMI when assessing obesity.
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BMI is not enough to define obesity: pathophysiology and metabolic, mechanical and psychological impact, and notably stigmatization, must be taken into account for accurate phenotyping.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a comprehensive review of obesity definitions and impacts.
Source
Obesity and its treatment: Toward new approaches
Bérénice Segrestin et al. · Annales d Endocrinologie · 2025
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