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Sunday, April 1, 2012

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>She's a active girl of four weighing 2st 13lb. But to health police, Sophie is obese and 'in danger zone'

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 05:52 PM PDT

Four-year-old Sophie Kettle, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has been told she is 'obese' after having her BMI tested by NHS staff.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>She's a active girl of four weighing 2st 13lb. But to health police, Sophie is ... - Daily Mail

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 04:31 PM PDT


Daily Mail

She's a active girl of four weighing 2st 13lb. But to health police, Sophie is ...
Daily Mail
Sophie and her classmates at Hamilton primary school in High Wycombe had their height and weight measured by NHS staff to calculate their body mass index (BMI) as part of the National Child Measurement Programme, which aims to pinpoint youngsters with ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes Patients – A Problematic Choice - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 03:24 PM PDT


Zee News

Weight Loss Surgery for Diabetes Patients – A Problematic Choice
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
... and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), about 200000 surgical procedures for weight loss are performed annually in the US The National Institute of Health (NIH) says that surgery should only be recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of over 40, ...
2 studies suggest weight-loss surgery can reverse Type 2 diabetes Detroit Free Press
Surgery better method of care for diabetes in obsese people Business Recorder (blog)
Gastric bypass surgery touted to treat diabetes Tarentum Valley News Dispatch
Catholic Online  - Indian Express
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Lose weight by eating chocolate — I'm not fooling - Warren Tribune Chronicle

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 02:55 PM PDT


Lose weight by eating chocolate — I'm not fooling
Warren Tribune Chronicle
The body mass index of people who ate chocolate frequently consistently scored slimmer than the BMI of those less likely to partake. Seriously. "I wasn't expecting that BMI would be favorable," researcher Dr. Beatrice Golomb told TimeHealthland.
WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, SportsChocoholics rejoice. In this study, the ... WALB-TV
Chocolate as diet aid? Poughkeepsie Journal
Love chocolate? That may be good news for your waistline South Asia Mail
The Star Democrat  - io9  - Huffington Post
all 10 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>More US employers tie health insurance to medical tests - USA TODAY

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 01:08 PM PDT


USA TODAY

More US employers tie health insurance to medical tests
USA TODAY
Although employers may set specific goals — such as a body mass index (BMI) below 30, the level considered obese — many also reward achievement of less daunting targets. One employer rewarded workers if their test results didn't worsen, Pshock says.

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>The Bad News About the Good News About Chocolate - Forbes

Posted: 01 Apr 2012 10:25 AM PDT


The Bad News About the Good News About Chocolate
Forbes
Analysis of their data showed that subjects who ate chocolate more frequently had lower body mass index compared to those who consumed it less often, and this was not affected by taking calorie intake or level of physical activity into account.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Chocolate-eaters have lower body mass: study - New York Daily News

Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:03 AM PDT


New York Daily News

Chocolate-eaters have lower body mass: study
New York Daily News
Those who said they ate chocolate more often than the norm tended to have a lower ratio of weight over height, a calculation made by taking a person's weight and dividing it by their height times two. A normal BMI is typically 18.5 to 24.9, ...
Chocolate lovers tend to weigh less: report Reuters
Eating a small amount of chocolate could actually help you lose weight Sunday Times.lk
Chocolates help you lose weight Times of India
Peace FM Online  - MyFox Memphis
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Know your number when it comes to your BMI - NorthJersey.com

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 10:25 PM PDT


NorthJersey.com

Know your number when it comes to your BMI
NorthJersey.com
BY ELISABETH D'ALTO, RD Everyone strives to be at a "healthy" body weight, but that magic number is different for everyone. Body Mass Index is a number calculated from your height and weight. It is a free, simple screening tool that provides a reliable ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Study: 3 Colo. cities boast smallest percentage of obese residents

Posted: 08 Mar 2012 10:48 AM PST

DENVER – Three Colorado cities top a new Gallup Poll list with the smallest percentage of obese residents in the...

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