Follow us on FaceBook

Body Mass Index

Monday, September 22, 2014

Body Mass Index


To Target Childhood Obesity, Start Even Younger, Experts Say

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 02:18 PM PDT

Many efforts targeting obesity focus on school-aged children. But a growing body of research suggests that to have the biggest impact, the work needs to start with even younger children, and their mothers.

Miss India Connecticut Celebrates Culture And Beauty Of Mind, Body And Soul

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 04:47 AM PDT

HARTFORD -- This beauty pageant had a twist: Contestants walked the runway in saris instead of swimsuits and super-thin was not in.

Waistlines still expanding among US adults: Study

Posted: 22 Sep 2014 04:01 AM PDT

Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Although the obesity rate calculated from body mass index (BMI) figures has not gone up significantly, the waistlines of US adults, especially that of women, continue to expand, says a study.

Not salt but high BMI triggers hyper-tension

Posted: 09 Sep 2014 04:54 AM PDT

If you are suffering from high blood pressure, check your Body Mass Index (BMI) first as a new study indicates sodium intake has less impact on overall health than previously thought.

No comments:

Post a Comment

 

Translate

Archives