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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Body Mass Index

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Physicians' exposure to radiation prompt cellular changes that may protect the ... - EurekAlert (press release)

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:26 PM PDT


Physicians' exposure to radiation prompt cellular changes that may protect the ...
EurekAlert (press release)
... Germany), point to some of the limitations of the study (its small size, incomplete insight on the mechanisms involved, differences in body mass index and lack of information on other cardiovascular risk factors) but write that despite this, ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Body Adiposity Index, Body Mass Index, and Body Fat in White and Black Adults - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:26 PM PDT


Body Adiposity Index, Body Mass Index, and Body Fat in White and Black Adults
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
The BMI was calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, and BAI was calculated as hip circumference in centimeters divided by height in meters to the 1.5 power minus 18. Fat mass and percentage of body fat were measured using ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>World's getting fitter, Mumbai fatter - Times of India

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:11 PM PDT


World's getting fitter, Mumbai fatter
Times of India
WHO guidelines state that people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 and above are overweight, while those with a BMI of 30 and more are obese. BMI is a calculation based on a person's weight and height. New Indian guidelines are much stricter, ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>'Every 8th citizen obese, every 10th a diabetic' - Times of India

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:25 PM PDT


'Every 8th citizen obese, every 10th a diabetic'
Times of India
The new Indian norms say a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 23 and above shows overweight and 25 and above shows obesity. BMI is a calculation based on a person's weight and height. The new guidelines were drawn up at a consensus meeting at ICMR in Delhi last ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Time spent obese linked to health risks - NHS Choices

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:44 AM PDT


Time spent obese linked to health risks
NHS Choices
A healthy body mass index (BMI) is considered to be between 18.5 and 24.9, whereas obesity is classified as having a BMI above 30. People who are concerned about their weight can obtain help and advice from their GP. The study was carried out by ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>BMI Calculator Plus: Personalized BMI for Your Body Type and ...

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:02 AM PDT

WebMD's free BMI Calculator Plus gives you personalized body mass index and health results based on 6 ... Drug News; Mobile Drug Information; Find a Vitamin or Supplement

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Diet Detective: iPhone blood pressure monitor makes list of calorie bargains - Reno Gazette-Journal

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:39 AM PDT


Diet Detective: iPhone blood pressure monitor makes list of calorie bargains
Reno Gazette-Journal
And once you're up and running, the Withings WiFi Body Scale automatically records your body weight, lean and fat mass and calculated body mass index (BMI) and sends the information to a Web page (that you create during the setup process) or, ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>New weight-loss kiosks show dieters the money in Firestone, Lafayette - Longmont Daily Times-Call

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:39 PM PDT


New weight-loss kiosks show dieters the money in Firestone, Lafayette
Longmont Daily Times-Call
Those with a body mass index -- a calculation of height and weight to estimate body fat -- of 25 percent or higher qualify for the cash reward program. If a participant loses 5 percent of his or her body weight in the first quarter (90 days) in the ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese People Aren't Necessarily Unhealthy - Voice of America

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 05:36 AM PDT


Obese People Aren't Necessarily Unhealthy
Voice of America
Doctors use a measure called BMI (body mass index) to measure obesity. It's an easy calculation based on height and weight, and if your BMI is over 30, you're considered obese. A couple of years ago, Canadian researchers developed a more sophisticated ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Download BySoft Free BMI Calculator - Easily calculate your body ...

Posted: 21 Aug 2011 11:44 PM PDT

Easily calculate your body mass index. Just enter your weight, height and sex and BMI Calculator ... Keep Informed - Subscribe now! Subscribe to Home & Hobby Software News ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>BMI Calculator - Calculate Your Body Mass Index and Healthy Weight ...

Posted: 21 Aug 2011 09:50 PM PDT

Body Mass Index Calculator. How Healthy Is Your Weight? Your BMI can tell you if you're carrying ... Learn about day-to-day news, events & opportunities with AARP in your state.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Body Mass Index Calculator - Calculate Height Weight Obesity

Posted: 20 Aug 2011 12:11 PM PDT

MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Body Mass Index Calculator and Bayer Glucose Meter | Diabetes News ...

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 11:46 AM PDT

BODY MASS INDEX Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Calculate Your Body Mass Index

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 07:22 AM PDT

Calculate Your Body Mass Index. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Should all obese people lose weight? - CNN

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:22 AM PDT


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Should all obese people lose weight?
CNN
The main question was whether BMI alone could determine who dies early, said Dr. Arya Sharma, the lead author. The BMI measures weight relative to height but does not calculate body fat. A person who has a BMI between 25 and 29 qualifies as overweight; ...
Healthy obese people may live as long as their slimmer counterparts Los Angeles Times
Obesity Should Be Viewed Differently: Studies Say BMI Doesn't Determine Health ThirdAge

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Body mass index calculator - CNN.com - CNN.com - Breaking News, U ...

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 09:15 PM PDT

Calculating body mass index may highlight possible weight problems; BMI is a reliable ... Top News

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Msn.JPG"/>Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator - Contnet-News Display - News ...

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:45 AM PDT

This is a nice Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator you can use on your Joomla! 1.5 site. You can even change the language with the language file and change the layout with ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>New formula will redefine QBs - ESPN

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 08:36 AM PDT


New formula will redefine QBs
ESPN
Tags: QBR, NFL Like body mass index, IQ and the gross national product, the NFL's passer rating roughly measures something important but yields deeply flawed results. It's always been a jury-rigged stat just waiting for the sabermetric revolution to ...

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