Body Mass Index

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• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Diabetes prevention 'urgently needed' among disadvantaged - CBC.ca
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>More truckers focus on getting healthier - USA TODAY
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Colorado may be the least obese state, but we're getting fatter - Westword (blog)
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese Middle-Aged Adults May be More Likely to Face Memory Problems - OzarksFirst.com
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI, post-exercise knee laxity change tied to OA progression - Medical Xpress
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>In brief: Illinois 29th in obesity
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>A More Scientific Obesity Test Says: It's Even Worse Than You Think - Discover Magazine
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Strong State Laws on School Snacks, Drinks May Help Prevent Weight Gain, New Bridging the Gap Study Finds
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Giving babies antibiotics too early could lead to obesity later in life, say ... - Daily Mail
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>You really could be just big-boned - Independent Online
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Wayne L. Westcott: Beyond diet and exercise - PennLive.com
• <img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Pennsylvania outweighs New Jersey in obesity rankings

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Diabetes prevention 'urgently needed' among disadvantaged - CBC.ca Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:58 PM PDT CBC.ca Diabetes prevention 'urgently needed' among disadvantaged CBC.ca Body mass index (BMI) is calculated on the basis of weight and height. BMI is calculated this way: weight(kg)/height(m)2\. Health Canada classifies health risk according to these BMI levels: Underweight: Less than 18.5 (increased risk). Normal weight: ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>More truckers focus on getting healthier - USA TODAY Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:08 PM PDT USA TODAY More truckers focus on getting healthier USA TODAY Many truckers are carrying bicycles with them on the road, or brown-bagging it. The federal agency that regulates commercial truck drivers is considering mandatory testing of truckers who have high body mass index (BMI) readings for sleep apnea, which ... and more »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Colorado may be the least obese state, but we're getting fatter - Westword (blog) Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:20 PM PDT Westword (blog) Colorado may be the least obese state, but we're getting fatter Westword (blog) Each year, the Trust for America's Health conducts the F as in Fat study using the CDC's data, which ranks individuals with a body mass index of 30 or higher as obese. BMI is calculated based on weight and height ratios. This year, Mississippi ranked ... America's Most Obese States 24/7 Wall St. It's gut-check time The Sun More than one-third of US adults are obese DigitalJournal.com Enstarz  - The News Journal  - Franchise Herald all 96 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Obese Middle-Aged Adults May be More Likely to Face Memory Problems - OzarksFirst.com Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:00 PM PDT Myjoyonline.com Obese Middle-Aged Adults May be More Likely to Face Memory Problems OzarksFirst.com For the study, researchers enlisted 6400 people who were an average age of 50, gathering information on their body mass index ( BMI ) and metabolic risk factors. Metabolic abnormalities were defined as having two or more risk factors, which include ... Obese more at risk from dementia New Zealand Herald Can avoiding obesity stave off mental decline? NHS Choices Obesity Plus Metabolic Factors Speeds Up Cognitive Decline Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants London Free Press  - Daily Mail all 84 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>BMI, post-exercise knee laxity change tied to OA progression - Medical Xpress Posted: 21 Aug 2012 11:04 AM PDT BMI, post-exercise knee laxity change tied to OA progression Medical Xpress In patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, changes in knee joint laxity during stair climbing or other repetitive physical activity and baseline body mass index are associated with disease progression, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in ... and more »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>In brief: Illinois 29th in obesity Posted: 21 Aug 2012 08:48 AM PDT (Crain's) — Also, some Presence Health employees vote to unionize, and most hospitals do not plan ACOs next year.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>A More Scientific Obesity Test Says: It's Even Worse Than You Think - Discover Magazine Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:03 AM PDT Discover Magazine A More Scientific Obesity Test Says: It's Even Worse Than You Think Discover Magazine Obesity is a major public health threat, yet doctors assess it using a 200-year-old comparison of weight and height called the Body Mass Index, or BMI. In April, researchers Nirav Shah and Eric Braverman revealed BMI's flaws. They studied 1400 people ... Obesity Hiring Discrimination KIMT all 2 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Strong State Laws on School Snacks, Drinks May Help Prevent Weight Gain, New Bridging the Gap Study Finds Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:04 AM PDT Children, teens in states with strong laws gained less weight as they got older than those in states without policies.Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) August 21, 2012 Children and teens in states with strong laws restricting the sale of unhealthy snack foods and beverages in school gained less weight over a three-year period than those living in states with no such policies, according to a study published ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Giving babies antibiotics too early could lead to obesity later in life, say ... - Daily Mail Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:36 AM PDT RTT News Giving babies antibiotics too early could lead to obesity later in life, say ... Daily Mail Treating babies with antibiotics risks making them overweight as they grow up, say scientists. A study of more than 11000 British children found those given the drugs before they were six months old had a bigger BMI (body mass index) than their peers. Antibiotic Use In Infants Less Than 6 Months Old May Influence Weight Gain RTT News Antibiotic Use in Infants Tied to Overweight Later: Study Doctors Lounge Giving babies antibiotics could lead to obesity: study Saudi Gazette all 71 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>You really could be just big-boned - Independent Online Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:43 AM PDT The Virginian-Pilot You really could be just big-boned Independent Online BMI is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in metres) squared. Related Stories. The hidden sugar in cereal bars. London - If you're one of the legions of slim, fit and healthy people whose BMI (Body Mass Index) makes them ... Is ABSI (A Body Shape Index) replacing BMI? The Virginian-Pilot all 2 news articles »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Wayne L. Westcott: Beyond diet and exercise - PennLive.com Posted: 20 Aug 2012 11:38 PM PDT Wayne L. Westcott: Beyond diet and exercise PennLive.com Compared to the exercise-only group, the exercise and diet group achieved significantly greater reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, fat weight, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. A ... and more »

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Pennsylvania outweighs New Jersey in obesity rankings Posted: 13 Aug 2012 04:19 PM PDT Perhaps the foods for which they're known tell the story.

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