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A major new study suggests that nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese—not because of weight alone, but because of where body fat is stored.

Researchers from Mass General Brigham applied a new obesity definition that goes beyond BMI, incorporating waist circumference and body fat distribution. The results were startling: millions of Americans previously considered healthy may actually face higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and early mortality.

In this video, we explain:
Why BMI alone misses major health risks
How abdominal fat changes obesity classification
What “anthropometric-only obesity” means
Why older adults are most affected
What this new definition could mean for treatment and prevention

The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest that body composition matters more than the number on the scale—and may reshape how obesity is diagnosed and treated worldwide.

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Mass General Brigham. "Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese. " ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 31 December 2025. https://sciencedaily.com/releases/202...