US doctors’ group adopts new policy on healthy weight assessment (Reuters)

The article discusses a new policy adopted by the American Medical Association (AMA) in the United States regarding the assessment of healthy weight. The AMA has recognized the need for a more comprehensive approach to evaluating health beyond just body mass index (BMI) calculations. The new policy encourages healthcare providers to consider various factors such as body fat percentage, waist circumference, and other measures of overall health when assessing a patient’s weight.