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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>There are several heart health fairs across the bay area - WTSP 10 News

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:26 AM PST


WTSP 10 News

There are several heart health fairs across the bay area
WTSP 10 News
Screenings include: blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), cholesterol and glucose. At the events there will also be information on diabetes, sleep services and cardiac rehab. Lectures will also take place on topics from "Knowing Your Numbers" to "What ...

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Report: High number of NM children overweight or obese - Las Cruces Sun-News

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 08:18 AM PST


KOB.com

Report: High number of NM children overweight or obese
Las Cruces Sun-News
The data was used to calculate a Body Mass Index percentile. The BMI percentile includes height, weight, age and gender to calculate weight status. The University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center and the CDC collaborated with DOH on the data ...
Healthy Native Heart Lunch Aims to Fight Childhood Obesity KFBB NewsChannel 5

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Is it worth it to know your body fat? - ChicagoNow (blog)

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 06:46 AM PST


ChicagoNow (blog)

Is it worth it to know your body fat?
ChicagoNow (blog)
The trick is to lose weight because you have lowered your body fat percentage and gained muscle. There are a few things to look at: 1. your BMI - (BODY MASS INDEX). This is a calculation that uses your height and weight to determine your overall ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Ten Tips for a Healthy Heart After Valentine's Day - Patch.com

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 02:34 AM PST


Los Angeles Times

Ten Tips for a Healthy Heart After Valentine's Day
Patch.com
A Body Mass Index (BMI) >25 is directly associated with an increase with many risk factors of heart disease, including increased cholesterol and diabetes. You can calculate your BMI at http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ 6. Limit Alcohol Intake.
February is National Heart Month Vail Daily News
Five Ways You Can Help Your Child Have a Healthy Heart for Life Huffington Post (blog)
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Heart Disease LifeGoesStrong
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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Couple works out, sheds 124 pounds - Charlotte Observer

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 09:57 PM PST


Couple works out, sheds 124 pounds
Charlotte Observer
SARAH MELTON Body mass index: Body mass index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. To calculate your BMI, go to www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ Everybody has a weakness, and for Vickie Adkins, it was butter ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI testing required for public schools - WWLP 22News

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 08:32 PM PST


BMI testing required for public schools
WWLP 22News
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - It's called BMI screening. Every public school in the state is supposed to be doing it or collecting data from individual physicians. 22News found out that's not the case. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health ...

<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Regulation To Allow Schools To Track Students' BMI - WLKY Louisville

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 12:05 PM PST


Regulation To Allow Schools To Track Students' BMI
WLKY Louisville
The Kentucky State Board of Education recently approved a proposal that would require schools to calculate and record a child's body mass index. The approval comes after research into the growing problem of childhood obesity. Kentucky ranked third in ...
Breast-feeding can help to reduce childhood obesity for diabetic mothers Diabetes.co.uk

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<img border=0 src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Man is healthy despite weight

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 03:25 PM PST

Dear Dr. Donohue • I have serious doubts about judging weight and health. Everyone talks about the obesity epidemic, but no one speaks for those of us who are overweight by accepted standards but are still in good shape. I am 33. Since grade school, I have exercised hard. I lift weights and run long distances and do both regularly. I am 5 feet 8 and weigh 185 pounds. My BMI is 28, which puts me ...

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