Exploring the Science on Measures of Body Composition, Body Fat Distribution, and Obesity: Proceedings of a Workshop Series - Softcover

National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine; Health And Medicine Division; Food And Nutrition Board; Roundtable On Obesity Solutions

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309715172 ISBN 13: 9780309715171

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2024

Synopsis

The National Academies Roundtable on Obesity Solutions hosted a public workshop series in April and June 2023 that explored the current science on measures of body composition and body fat distribution. Discussions focused on the strengths and limitations, and clinical and anthropological perspectives of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of adiposity and health. Presentations also shed light on the connection between misinformation and bias and stigma, as well as challenged current communication strategies to improve messaging about obesity.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309715172
• ISBN 13: 9780309715171
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142