Obesity, a condition often assessed by Body Mass Index (BMI), has long been a topic of debate among health experts. However, a groundbreaking report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal suggests a paradigm shift in how we define and treat obesity. This new approach goes beyond BMI, emphasizing the importance of body fat composition and associated medical complications. Endorsed by 76 global organizations, this definition could reshape healthcare practices and perceptions surrounding obesity. The Current Obsession with BMI BMI, calculated using a person’s height and weight, has been the standard tool for assessing obesity. While easy to measure, it fails to account for variations in body composition, leading to inaccurate assessments in many cases. For decades, healthcare professionals have used BMI as a proxy for health risks, linking higher scores to increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. However, the new definition highlights the limita...