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Thursday, August 16, 2012

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Worrying About Weight - KCRG

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 05:26 PM PDT


KCRG

Worrying About Weight
KCRG
59-percent of the girls who had felt fat as a teen became overweight in adulthood, as measured using body mass index, or BMI. If waist circumference was used as the measure instead, then the percentage of teens who initially perceived themselves as ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Majority of Americans Overweight or Obese in All 50 States - Everyday Health

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 03:45 PM PDT


Majority of Americans Overweight or Obese in All 50 States
Everyday Health
The data was calculated using the standard body mass index formula from the self-reported weight and height data of 177663 U.S. adults. The survey results do not suss out how many people are overweight versus obese. People who are overweight have a ...
In US, Majority Overweight or Obese in All 50 States Gallup.com

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Patch's Poll: Do You Know Your BMI? - Patch.com

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT


Patch's Poll: Do You Know Your BMI?
Patch.com
The tool used in this study was the body mass index, or BMI, which is calculated by measuring a person's height and weight. A normal BMI is between 20 to 25, and a BMI over 25 is considered overweight. If a person's BMI exceeds 30 then that person is ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Pegylated Interferon Affects Growth, BMI in Children - Doctors Lounge

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 10:01 AM PDT


Pegylated Interferon Affects Growth, BMI in Children
Doctors Lounge
Pegylated interferon alpha-2a treatment is linked to significant changes in body weight, linear growth, body mass index, and body composition in children treated for hepatitis C, according to a study published in the August issue of Hepatology ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>More Self-Control as a Child, Lower BMI as Adult? - WebMD

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 09:47 AM PDT


Counsel & Heal

More Self-Control as a Child, Lower BMI as Adult?
WebMD
Aug. 16, 2012 -- Children who show self-control in the face of temptation may be less likely to have weight problems as adults. In a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, 4-year-olds participated in a test measuring self-control between 1968 ...
An Adult's BMI Is Linked To Self-Control As A Child RedOrbit
The Benefits of Childhood Self-Control ABC News
Children With More Self Control Have Lower BMI as Adults Counsel & Heal
Medical Daily
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Top 12 Obese States in America According to CDC - Examiner.com

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 09:09 AM PDT


Examiner.com

Top 12 Obese States in America According to CDC
Examiner.com
In order for a state to be considered obese, the collective Body Mass Index (BMI) of the populace needed to be 30% or higher. BM I is calculated based off of a person's weight and height. The states with the highest obesity rates, in alphabetical order ...
Do the planet a favor: Eat less and get more exercise The Olympian
Here's the skinny: State has lower obesity rate Newcanaannewsonline
State obesity rankings: No winners Atlanta Journal Constitution
Khaleej Times  - PolicyMic  - TravelersToday
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Bariatric surgeon on helping kids stay healthy for new school year - Monsters and Critics.com

Posted: 15 Aug 2012 09:15 PM PDT


Bariatric surgeon on helping kids stay healthy for new school year
Monsters and Critics.com
Dr. Liu recommends every family know their BMI, Body Mass Index is the universal measurement to determine if a person is overweight. This BMI calculator requires you to enter the child's age, weight and height to calculate the child's body mass index ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Study Links Healthier Weight in Children With Strict Laws on School Snacks - New York Times

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 09:00 PM PDT


Study Links Healthier Weight in Children With Strict Laws on School Snacks
New York Times
Students who lived in states with strong laws throughout the entire three-year period gained an average of 0.44 fewer body mass index units, or roughly 2.25 fewer pounds for a 5-foot-tall child, than adolescents in states with no policies. The study ...

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