What is Obesity? What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
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What is Obesity? What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
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Most Recently Shared on March 18, 2009 at 12:32 am By:
What Is Obesity? Medical definition may surprise you http://bit.ly/fn95M
New Study Shows Obesity Rate Is Actually Far Worse than Previously Recognized
mmshealthyforlife.com — “By Dr. Mercola In the United States, where two-thirds of all states already have obesity rates exceeding 25 percent, and 12 states now have obesity rates over 30 percent, it is shocking to hear that these rates may actually be underestimated. But this is precisely what new research has revealed.14 Body-mass index (BMI), which gauges weight in relation to height and is widely used as a measure of overweight and obesity, is to blame for the flawed assessments. Are Nearly 60% of Americans Obese? Re” View full resource at mmshealthyforlife.com
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 3:31 am By:
Eric Braverman, MD CAM, Integrative Physician, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
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Q&A: What Does My Body Mass Index (BMI) Mean? | Highlight HEALTH
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Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2012 at 6:41 am By:
Walter Jessen - Highlight HEALTH Health Organization and Health Executive
Q&A: What Does My Body Mass Index (BMI) Mean? http://t.co/hfYaDpiK
Reliance on BMI understates the true obesity crisis, experts say - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Obesity: Measuring obesity according to body mass index, or BMI, misclassifies millions of people as healthy when they actually have dangerous levels of fat, according to a new study” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 2:38 pm By:
Eric Braverman, MD CAM, Integrative Physician, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
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BBC - Health: BMI calculator (imperial)
bbc.co.uk — “Discover if you're overweight, underweight or just right with our body mass index (BMI) calculator, in imperial or metric.” View full resource at bbc.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 12:15 am By:
Dr. Joyce Johnson ND CAM and Naturopathic Doctor
What is your BMI? Find out with this BMI calculator: http://t.co/8loThOZS
What Is BMI? - From the Academy
eatright.org — “BMI, or Body Mass Index, is calculated from your height and weight. It is an alternative to a direct measurement of body fat and is helpful in determining whether one is overweight or obese. Information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.” View full resource at eatright.org
Most Recently Shared on January 31, 2012 at 8:47 am By:
Mona Jauhar Health Professional
What Is BMI?: BMI, or Body Mass Index, is calculated from your height and weight. It is an alternative to a dire... http://t.co/VVKVRTLw
Patient's Obesity Diagnosis May Depend On Doctor's Weight, Study Suggests
huffingtonpost.com — “Whether or not you get a diagnosis of obesity may come down to more than numbers on the scale -- it may actually be about what your doctor's weight is. A new study conducted by the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that when a doctor had a normal body mass index (BMI, a ratio of weight to height) they are more likely to talk to their patients who are obese about weight loss (30 percent of normal-weight doctors, compared with 18 percent of obese or overweight do” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on January 28, 2012 at 1:06 am By:
Is your doctor overweight? It could affect whether you're diagnosed with obesity http://t.co/L8vTnqJM
OhioHealth - BMI Calculator | Calculate BMI | Calculating Your BMI
ohiohealth.com — “You can use our BMI calculator to find out your BMI. Enter your weight and height and click on Calculate BMI to get your result.” View full resource at ohiohealth.com
Most Recently Shared on January 26, 2012 at 1:20 pm By:
OhioHealth Hospital and Healthcare System
Body mass index (BMI) is a body fat measurement based on your weight & height. Do you know what your #BMI is? http://t.co/BdPlOEdr
Is There An Ideal Weight Limit For Tubal Reversal Surgery?
tubal-reversal.net — “What is the ideal weight for tubal reversal surgery? Is there a weight limit for tube reversing surgery. There really is no ideal weight for reversal surgery but tubal reversal surgery and pregnancy are safer in women with lower body weights. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can be an important factor is how safe and successful your tubal reversal surgery could be. This article explains in more detail.” View full resource at tubal-reversal.net
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Is There An Ideal Weight Limit For Tubal Reversal Surgery? http://t.co/maMoXRLg via @GaryBergerMD
How to Get to Your Healthy Weight - Healthy Weight - The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health
hsph.harvard.edu — “How to Get to Your Healthy Weight - Healthy Weight - The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Public Health” View full resource at hsph.harvard.edu
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When it comes to weight control, I am committed to a flexible, realistic and personal approach. I do not believe in fad diets or unnecessary diet pills. I do believe in making informed choices based on your values and preferences, with a clear understanding of the consequences, for better or for worse. Throughout my career, I have used a "Non-Diet Approach" to weight control, which emphasizes appetite regulation and learning to solve emotional problems without using food. For medical problems that require a therapeutic diet, I teach my patients how to choose specific foods in the correct amounts for their optimal health. I nutritious, well-prepared food and physical activity performed in the total health.
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Colorado Remains 'Skinniest' State, Obesity Poll Finds | State Health & Obesity Rates | Gallup Poll | LiveScience
livescience.com — “So far in 2011, Colorado has the lowest obesity rate in the United States, according to a Gallup poll, which collects body mass index numbers to calculate obesity.” View full resource at livescience.com
Most Recently Shared on August 30, 2011 at 9:05 pm By:
Colorado is the skinniest state, again. What sorts of things should your state's residents do to lose weight? http://ow.ly/6fCzF
Does Fast Food Near Schools Equal Fat? Study Says No
huffingtonpost.com — “The presence of stores that sell junk foods close to schools does not necessarily impact kids' body mass index (BMI, a ratio of weight to height), according to a new study out of Maine. Researchers writing in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior mailed questionnaires to students at 11 area high schools asking about their height, weight and the amount of "calorie-dense" -- i.e. junk food -- they ate.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm By:
If a school is located near a McDonalds does this effect kids' eating habits? Tweet us your thoughts! http://huff.to/la5CB1
What's Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
acefitness.org — “There are several easy ways to assess your health risk at home using minimal equipment. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a long-standing and widely known assessment, yet studies have indicated that both waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio are better for assessing cardiovascular disease risk.” View full resource at acefitness.org
Most Recently Shared on June 13, 2011 at 7:33 pm By:
LHJ Health Editors Health Communicator
Beyond BMI: Really helpful video, via @acefitness, on how to measure yourself and assess your health risks at home: http://t.co/ybd3oJo
Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, About Obesity
obesitymd.org — “Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, including nutritional, medical, surgical and behavioral services. This page describes the causes and health risks of obesity, including heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, infertility, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and others. A body mass index quiz is included to help readers determine whether they may be candidates for bariatric” View full resource at obesitymd.org
Most Recently Shared on June 7, 2011 at 5:44 pm By:
Scientific data suggests that 80% of obesity is inherited. http://bit.ly/lJWm4P
Molecular imaging finds link between obesity and low estrogen levels
sciencedaily.com — “A new study could throw open the door to a recently established area of obesity research. Investigators have developed a novel molecular imaging agent that targets estrogenic mechanisms in the brain to find out what effect an enzyme called aromatase has on body mass index (BMI), a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. Aromatase is crucial for the production of estrogen in tissues throughout the body, including the brain.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on June 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm By:
Molecular imaging finds link between obesity and low estrogen levels
sciencedaily.com — “A new study could throw open the door to a recently established area of obesity research. Investigators have developed a novel molecular imaging agent that targets estrogenic mechanisms in the brain to find out what effect an enzyme called aromatase has on body mass index (BMI), a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. Aromatase is crucial for the production of estrogen in tissues throughout the body, including the brain.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on June 6, 2011 at 8:23 pm By:
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