The Nuances of BMI as a Health Marker
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 Published On Apr 4, 2024

Julia Nordgren, Pediatric Lipid Specialist at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Attending Physician at the Stanford Weight Clinic and Janna Gewirtz O'Brien, Pediatrician and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School dive into the complexities surrounding the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health. They discuss its limitations, its role in pediatric healthcare, and the implications of relying solely on #BMI for interventions.

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