Body Mass Index

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• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Childhood obesity on the rise - Arab News
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Can surgery help you lose that fat? - Times of India
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Timberline recognized by HHS
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Who is obese? - Cincinnati.com
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>February is Heart Health Month - Glens Falls Post-Star
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Higher BMI Associated With Lower Post-op 30-Day Mortality Risk - General Surgery News
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Assessing the Value of BMI Screening and Surveillance in Schools - HealthCanal.com
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>How Can I Tell If My Diet and Exercise Routine Is Actually Working? [Ask Lifehacker]
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Heavier Docs Less Likely to Tackle Patient Weight - MedPage Today
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Calculating Your BMI: Measuring Your Fitness Level - TribLocal
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Are Americans Getting Fed Up With Obesity? - WebMD
• <img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>A Population-Based Study of Acne and Body Mass Index in Adolescents - Archives of Dermatology

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Childhood obesity on the rise - Arab News Posted: 05 Feb 2012 11:29 AM PST Arab News Childhood obesity on the rise Arab News In the year 2007, Saudi Arabia ranked 29th on the Forbes' list of the fattest countries with over two-thirds of all Saudi Arabians considered obese for having exceeded the Body Mass Index (BMI) threshold of 25. A study conducted by the Gulf ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Can surgery help you lose that fat? - Times of India Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:52 PM PST Can surgery help you lose that fat? Times of India Morbid obesity is typically defined as being 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight or having a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher. With weight gain comes the requirement to cut the fat out, and one such medically suggested treatment for treating ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Timberline recognized by HHS Posted: 04 Feb 2012 08:08 PM PST Bruce Carmichael receives the recognition certificate from Dr. Farzad Mostashari, with two representatives from CORHIO on each side. ( Courtesy photo )

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Who is obese? - Cincinnati.com Posted: 04 Feb 2012 07:36 PM PST Who is obese? Cincinnati.com Second, use an online calculator to figure out your body mass index (BMI). The US Centers for Disease Control offers one at www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/ So does the National Institutes of Health at www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>February is Heart Health Month - Glens Falls Post-Star Posted: 02 Feb 2012 08:41 PM PST WOOD-TV February is Heart Health Month Glens Falls Post-Star To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range, doctors often calculate a number called the body mass index, or BMI. One can calculate their BMI by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of ... Heart Healthy Month WOOD-TV February is American Heart Month MyFox Detroit Health officials: Show your heart some love Andalusia Star-News all 40 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Higher BMI Associated With Lower Post-op 30-Day Mortality Risk - General Surgery News Posted: 02 Feb 2012 08:27 AM PST Higher BMI Associated With Lower Post-op 30-Day Mortality Risk General Surgery News by Victoria Stern Patients with a lower than normal body mass index (BMI) appear to have a higher 30-day mortality risk following surgery than overweight or heavy patients, according to a new study published in Archives of Surgery ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Assessing the Value of BMI Screening and Surveillance in Schools - HealthCanal.com Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:11 AM PST Assessing the Value of BMI Screening and Surveillance in Schools HealthCanal.com New Rochelle, NY - The value of routine body mass index (BMI) screening in schools has been a topic of ongoing controversy. An expert Roundtable Discussion in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert ... and more »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>How Can I Tell If My Diet and Exercise Routine Is Actually Working? [Ask Lifehacker] Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:36 AM PST # asklifehacker Dear Lifehacker, In an attempt to lose some fat and get fit, I've started a new diet and exercise routine. It's been a few weeks and, although I do feel better, I haven't seen any physical signs of progress. Is there a better way to tell if I'm making any real progress or if need to work harder? More »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Heavier Docs Less Likely to Tackle Patient Weight - MedPage Today Posted: 30 Jan 2012 03:34 PM PST MedPage Today Heavier Docs Less Likely to Tackle Patient Weight MedPage Today A physician's body mass index (BMI) may have an impact on how he or she cares for overweight and obese patients, according to a nationwide survey. Physicians with normal BMIs were more likely to engage their patients in weight-loss conversations ... Are you obese? Might depend on whether your doctor is, too Los Angeles Times Doctor Overweight? Slim Chance of Getting Weight Loss Advice WebMD Most people exaggerate their height and weight Times of India Wall Street Journal (blog)  - Occupational Health and Safety  - Moneyweb.co.za all 69 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Calculating Your BMI: Measuring Your Fitness Level - TribLocal Posted: 25 Jan 2012 02:37 PM PST TribLocal Calculating Your BMI: Measuring Your Fitness Level TribLocal My last post was about measuring aerobic fitness; this time I'm going to focus on body composition and calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "BMI is a fairly reliable indicator of ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Are Americans Getting Fed Up With Obesity? - WebMD Posted: 17 Jan 2012 09:47 AM PST Los Angeles Times Are Americans Getting Fed Up With Obesity? WebMD Obesity in adults was defined by a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or greater. BMI is a calculation based on an individual's height and weight. For example, a 5-foot-4 adult falls into the obese category starting at 174 pounds, while a 5-foot-9 person ... Obesity rates in US appear to be finally leveling off Los Angeles Times US Obesity Rates Have Leveled Off — But Why? Wall Street Journal (blog) US obesity epidemic shows no hint of shrinking Boston.com Palm Beach Post  - Deseret News  - CBS News all 635 news articles »

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>A Population-Based Study of Acne and Body Mass Index in Adolescents - Archives of Dermatology Posted: 16 Jan 2012 01:08 PM PST USA TODAY A Population-Based Study of Acne and Body Mass Index in Adolescents Archives of Dermatology 7 Body mass index was calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared and was based on participants' self-reported answer to the following question: "What was your weight and height when last measured?" A BMI of 25 or higher is ... Overweight teen girls may have higher acne risk USA TODAY all 13 news articles »

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