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Saturday, May 25, 2013

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<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Overfeeding Infants Linked to Obesity - dailyRx

Posted: 25 May 2013 04:23 PM PDT


Overfeeding Infants Linked to Obesity
dailyRx
Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of obesity was also calculated. As per recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), boys who had higher than 18.0 BMI and girls who had higher than 17.8 BMI were defined as obese. Mothers were asked ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Diet for just two days: It's the revolutionary way to lose that weight - Mirror.co.uk

Posted: 25 May 2013 04:05 PM PDT


Diet for just two days: It's the revolutionary way to lose that weight
Mirror.co.uk
Start by working out your Body Mass Index (BMI). Calculated it by dividing your weight (in kilos) by your height (in centimetres) squared. The healthiest BMI is 20-22, higher than this and you start to increase your risk of cancer and other illnesses ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>Weight just one factor to consider when measuring health - Chicago Tribune

Posted: 09 May 2013 04:36 PM PDT


Weight just one factor to consider when measuring health
Chicago Tribune
Health care providers often assess the impact of a person's weight on their health using a calculation called the body mass index, or BMI. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. To find your BMI quickly ...

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Yahoo.jpg"/>Coca-Cola Expands Calorie Labels and Emphasizes No-Cals

Posted: 08 May 2013 06:32 AM PDT

Coca-Cola Co. (KO) will expand calorie labeling to the front of all packages and reiterated its pledge not to advertise to children under 12 anywhere as the world's largest soft-drink maker fights criticism that it is contributing to obesity.

<img border="0" src="http://shivnath.c.googlepages.com/Google.JPG"/>What's Wrong With BMI - Everyday Health

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:41 AM PDT


DoorCountyDailyNews.com

What's Wrong With BMI
Everyday Health
BMI is a mathematical equation — weight (in pounds) divided by height (in inches) squared, multiplied by 703 — to calculate an individual's body fat. An adult with a BMI of 30 or higher, for instance, is considered obese. But because BMI is based on ...
Guest Report - 'Waisting' Away DoorCountyDailyNews.com

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