From Theory to Practice: Testing the Lancet Commission Obesity Criteria in the LEAP Trial
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A study, known as the LEAP trial, is testing the Lancet Commission's criteria for obesity. The commission's definition of clinical obesity may lead to changes in how obesity is diagnosed and treated, potentially delaying treatment if it moves beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The proposed new criteria and approaches to obesity diagnosis and care are being discussed and researched, with some outlets suggesting a radical overhaul of current methods.
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