Friday, June 15, 2012

BMI


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9:58 AM  -  Public
Thousands of overweight children missed by BMI measure: research
The obesity epidemic is being underestimated, experts said, after finding thousands of overweight schoolchildren who would have been missed using the traditional measurement methods.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9331277/Thousands-of-overweight-children-missed-by-BMI-measure-research.html
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9:56 AM (edited)  -  Public
Thus a man who is 6ft or 72 inches tall (183 cm), should keep his waist under 36 inches (91 cm), and a woman who is 5ft 4 in or 64 inches tall (163 cm), should keep her waist measurement under 32 inches (81 cm).
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Waist To Height Ratio Better Than BMI ^SR
Waist To Height Ratio Better Than BMI »
Waist to height ratio is a better predictor of heart disease and diabetes risk than BMI, according to new research presented at a scientific meeting recently.Study leader Dr Marg 

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Ramkrishna Thevendhriya originally shared this post:
Healthy countries by BMI
Body Mass Index (BMI) by Country »
This map shows World trends in age-standardized mean Body Mass Index (BMI) 199 countries over 28 years. The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a project that ... 

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Ishpreet Bindra originally shared this post:
You can lose weight without starving yourself. Read on to know how.
Top 15 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting »
Weight loss is a prerequisite if your Body Mass Index (BMI) is above normal. If you love food and are averse to dieting, there are still ways by which you can lose weight and have a normal BMI. 

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9:46 AM (edited)  -  Public
dissatisfaction with the BMI is widespread, and various researchers have suggested that better tests may be as simple as measuring waist or hip circumference or waist-to-hip ratios.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401129/Is-the-BMI-Outdated.html
Is the BMI Outdated? - Ask Dr. Weil »
I recently heard that body mass index isn't the best way to determine whether you're overweight or obese. If this true, can you tell me what changed? Is there now a better way to determine body compos... 

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9:42 AM  -  Public
Get your BMI below 25 Challenge rules

Weigh yourself at least once a week
Get your BMI down below 25
Keep it there for a month
Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take Challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.
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Get your BMI below 25 »
Get your BMI below 25 - According to the NHS, an adult is overweight when their body-mass index (BMI) is 25 or above. Being overweight can cause health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. A ... 

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where do you fit in?
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"Keeping your waist circumference to less than half your height can help increase life expectancy for every person in the world,"
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'Forget BMI, just measure your waist and height' say scientists

People concerned about heart disease and diabetes should simply take their height and waist measurements to figure out their risk, say British researchers.

While BMI was a useful indicator, it failed to take into account the distribution of fat throughout the body.

Abdominal fat, around the heart, liver and kidneys, has been found to be worse than that on the bottom and hips, in terms of heart disease and diabetes.

Dr Ashwell suggested the waist-to-height ratio should be considered as a screening tool.
'Forget BMI, just measure your waist and height' say scientists - Telegraph »
People concerned about heart disease and diabetes should simply take their height and waist measurements to figure out their risk, say British researchers. 

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Overweight men (BMI between 25 and 29) were 2.84 times more likely to develop diabetes than non-overweight men, and obese men (BMI over 30) were 7.58 times more likely.

Similarly, men with “moderately increased” waistlines were 2.4 times to develop diabetes that those with slim waists, and men with “large” waists were 7.58 times more likely to contract the disease.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/07/waist-line-measurements-help-in-predicting-diabetes-risk/
Waist line measurements help in predicting diabetes risk »
According to a new study, the circumference of a person’s waist can be very telling of his or her chances of getting diabetes. 

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Body mass index(BMI), blood alcohol level(BAL), water requirement, body fat calculator, food calorie counter, Weight Watchers Points Plus, heart rate calorie burn and more. #gymadvisor

http://www.easycalculation.com/health/health.php
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