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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Body Mass Index


<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Docs brace for weight gain complaints after Eid Al-Fitr - Saudi Gazette

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 02:29 PM PDT


Saudi Gazette

Docs brace for weight gain complaints after Eid Al-Fitr
Saudi Gazette
According to health ministry figures, 21.7 percent of over-18s had a body mass index (BMI) greater than 27 in 2010, making them overweight at least. Obesity among children below five years old stood at 14 percent in 2010, up from 12.2 percent in 2007 ...

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Is ABSI (A Body Shape Index) replacing BMI? - The Virginian-Pilot

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:14 AM PDT


The Virginian-Pilot

Is ABSI (A Body Shape Index) replacing BMI?
The Virginian-Pilot
According to recent clinical studies performed on 14100 people, our "BMI" (aka Body Mass Index) isn't a complete picture of our current health condition when it comes to using one device as a measuring stick to determine our health risks. Click on the ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>the Benefits of Childhood Self-Control - ABC News

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:07 PM PDT


RTT News

the Benefits of Childhood Self-Control
ABC News
Now parents can tell their children an added benefit to being a good kid – growing up to have a healthier body weight. Children who exhibit self-control at an early age have a lower body mass index (BMI) 30 years later, according to a study in the ...
Kids Who Can Wait For Treats Have Lower BMI Later In Life RTT News
More Self-Control as a Child, Lower BMI as Adult? WebMD
An Adult's BMI Is Linked To Self-Control As A Child RedOrbit
Zee News  - Doctors Lounge
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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Patch's Poll: Do You Know Your BMI or Want to Know It? - Patch.com

Posted: 16 Aug 2012 12:39 PM PDT


Patch's Poll: Do You Know Your BMI or Want to Know It?
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"/>Strong Food Laws Help Reduce Kids' BMI Gains - MedPage Today

Posted: 13 Aug 2012 06:01 AM PDT


MedPage Today

Strong Food Laws Help Reduce Kids' BMI Gains
MedPage Today
Consistent and strongly-worded competitive food laws may reduce weight gain among grade school students. Note that students exposed to strong food laws at baseline were less likely to remain overweight or obese over time than students in states with no ...
Study Links Healthier Weight in Children With Strict Laws on School Snacks New York Times
Weight gain slower where school-food laws are strong Reuters
School Food Laws Help Kids Battle Obesity, Three-Year Study Finds KYW Newsradio

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight loss and metabolism - Gaston Gazette

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 02:26 PM PDT


Weight loss and metabolism
Gaston Gazette
The most fun calculator is the body mass index (BMI) that indicates whether you are overweight. As being overweight may lead to certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke, it is a very important number to know.

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