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Tags: BODY mass index; OBESITY; OVERWEIGHT persons; BODY weight; HUMAN body -- Composition
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- A STUDY ON PEAKING OF BODY FAT AND AGE RELATED CHANGES IN HUMAN BODY COMPOSITION. D. V., Muralidhara // Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences;Jan2008 Supplement, p46
Introduction: Ageing is associated with increase in body mass, total body fat, loss of fat mass, central adiposity (redistribution body fat) and reduction in basal metabolic rate. In most men, gains in body weight occur between 29 and 35 years of age and in women between 45 and 49 years of age....
- The BMI paradox. // Active Living;Nov2006, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p25
The article discusses research being done on body mass index as a measure of cardiovascular risk. It references a study published in the 2006 issue of "Lancet." A review of studies conducted on an estimated 250,000 people found out that overweight people had the lowest risk for total mortality...
- The change in weight perception of weight status among the overweight: comparison of NHANES III (1988-1994) and 1999-2004 NHANES. Johnson-Taylor, Wendy L.; Fisher, Rachel A.; Hubbard, Van S.; Starke-Reed, Pamela; Eggers, Paul S. // International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activit;2008, Vol. 5, Special section p1
Objectives: This study seeks to determine whether perception of weight status among the overweight has changed with the increasing overweight/obesity prevalence. Methods: The perception of weight status was compared between overweight participants (BMI between 25.0-29.9 kg/m�) from NHANES III...
- Modifiable environmental influences on body mass index shared by young adult brothers. Rokholm, B; Silventoinen, K; Tynelius, P; S�rensen, T I A; Rasmussen, F // International Journal of Obesity;Feb2013, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p211
OBJECTIVES:Twin and adoption studies suggest that family environment has little, if any, influence on body mass index (BMI) in adulthood. We investigated the hypothesis that the differences in the years of birth between siblings influence their similarity in BMI at comparable ages, which would...
- Desenvolvimento do arco plantar na inf�ncia e adolesc�ncia: an�lise plantar em escolas p�blicas. Minghelli, Beatriz; Marreiros, Nuno; Valente, Filipe; Ribeiro, Tatiana; Andrez, Teresa; Varela, Edna; Felizardo, Rodrigo // Sa�de & Tecnologia;2011, Issue 5, p5
The plantar arch is being developed in the first years of children's life and there are many factors that can influence this formation such as age, gender and overweight. The aim of this study was to examine the development of plantar arch in children and adolescents checking the prevalence of...
- Phone and e-mail counselling are effective for weight management in an overweight working population: a randomized controlled trial. van Wier, Marieke F.; Ari�ns, Geertje A. M.; Dekkers, J. Caroline; Hendriksen, Ingrid J. M.; Smid, Tjabe; van Mechelen, Willem // BMC Public Health;2009, Vol. 9, p1
Background: The work setting provides an opportunity to introduce overweight (i.e., Body Mass Index = 25 kg/ m2) adults to a weight management programme, but new approaches are needed in this setting. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of lifestyle counselling by...
- Effect of an individually tailored one-year energy balance programme on body weight, body composition and lifestyle in recent retirees: a cluster randomised controlled trial. Werkman, Andrea; Hulshof, Paul J. M.; Stafleu, Annette; Kremers, Stef P. J.; Kok, Frans J.; Schouten, Evert G.; Schuit, Albertine J. // BMC Public Health;2010, Vol. 10, p110
Background: The increased prevalence of overweight and obesity warrants preventive actions, particularly among people in transitional stages associated with lifestyle changes, such as occupational retirement. The purpose is to investigate the effect of a one year low-intensity computer-tailored...
- BMI data? Worried father David Newnham weighs up the possibilities for his five year old. Newnham, David // Nursing Standard;7/12/2006, Vol. 20 Issue 44, p32
The article discusses a program related to measuring of body mass index of students in school. The author's son Thomas has to go through a measuring test in his school. The professionals will use an equipment to record his weight and height. The author wants him to explain the government's...
- Estimation of adiposity from body mass and height: a comparison of regression methods. Burton, R. F. // International Journal of Body Composition Research;2010, Vol. 8 Issue 3, p77
Objectives: Several forms of regression equation have been used for estimating fat content from body mass and height. The aims are to compare seven forms of equation for accuracy, to elucidate their interrelationships and theoretical basis and so to facilitate the integration of published...
