• The latter can be used as a proxy for body weight trajectory because silhouettes scales have high correlation with body mass index (BMI) and they work well to identify obesity and underweight in the Brazilian adult and older adult population [ 6 , 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For this analysis, BMI (weight {kg}/height {m}2) was divided into four categories: underweight (BMI less than 20), normal weight (20 less than or equal to BMI less than 25), overweight (25 less than or equal to BMI less than 30), and obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30) (9). (cdc.gov)
  • Among men, the risk was higher among those with greater BMI (odds ratio {OR}=1.3 {95% confidence interval (CI)=1.1-1.4} for overweight, OR=1.7 {95% CI=1.5-2.0} for obese), and those who were underweight (OR=1.4 {95% CI=1.0-1.8}), could cause chronic weight loss (e.g., infections and neoplasms). (cdc.gov)
  • The overweight pregnant women were older than the normal or underweight pregnant women, and the risk of gestational diabetes was high. (researchsquare.com)
  • This assessment compares your body weight to your height to come up with a value that indicates whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. (acefitness.org)
  • The result produces a value to determine whether you are considered underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. (fitclick.com)
  • Individual BMI values of 30 or above are classified as 'obese,' 25 to 29.9 are 'overweight,' 18.5 to 24.9 are 'normal weight,' and 18.4 or less are 'underweight. (gallup.com)
  • Body mass index (BMI): The underweight/normal weight population were 1.4 times more likely to have done sufficient physical activity compared with the obese population. (abs.gov.au)
  • The value provides a general picture of a person's body fat that can be categorized as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. (lu.se)
  • Women with a high BMI should gain less weight during pregnancy than those with a BMI classified as normal or underweight. (msdmanuals.com)
  • One hundred nineteen obese and 77 normal-weight females completed a questionnaire on bowel symptoms and binge eating behaviors for the previous 3 months. (nih.gov)
  • 30 kg/m2), individuals were grouped as obese binge eaters (n = 73), obese non-binge eaters (n = 43), non-obese binge eaters (n = 14), and normal-weight controls (n = 61). (nih.gov)
  • Your body mass index (BMI) should be normal (below 25) and certainly not obese (over 30). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Twenty-three participants were recruited in normal weight and morbidly obese body mass index categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Basically, the tables say you are overweight (weight of 140 would get you out of that category) but not obese and not at medical risk for weight related diseases. (wdxcyber.com)
  • Doctors use the medical terms "overweight" or "obese" to tell if someone has a greater chance of developing weight-related health problems. (kidshealth.org)
  • Dieting to reduce weight during pregnancy is never recommended, even for patients who are morbidly obese. (medscape.com)
  • Among the intrapersonal factors, obesity is directly influenced by volitional control of obesity, attitude toward obese persons, holding a correct body image and body image dissatisfaction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Overweight males metabolic syndrome is made when three were about six times as likely and obese males were about 32 times as likely as or more of the risk factors shown in normal weight males to meet the criteria. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of five times as likely and obese females were more than 17 times as likely as this study was to examine the normal weight females to meet the criteria. (cdc.gov)
  • normal weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25.0-29.9), and obese (≥30.0). (cdc.gov)
  • During 2009-2012, an estimated 65.5% of adults with diabetes were obese, 25.0% were overweight, and 9.5% were normal weight. (cdc.gov)
  • Using multistage stratified random sampling 1885 children were classified into wasted, normal weight, overweight and obese according to body mass index. (who.int)
  • Dieting to lose weight during pregnancy is not recommended, even for obese women, because some weight gain is essential for the fetus to develop normally. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The study shows that variables related to worse lifetime weight status (evaluated by anthropometry), such as presence of obesity, are also associated with worse body shape trajectories, as assessed with silhouette scales. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Physical activity and healthy eating are well-established strategies for individual weight control and obesity prevention [ 12 , 13 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Keeping body fat under control and maintaining a healthy weight can help to prevent Diabetes and other obesity related diseases. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Obesity poses a huge public health problem as excess body fat contributes to an array of medical conditions/diseases. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • As obesity poses many health risks, measuring your body fat to help keep within healthy ranges can greatly reduce the risk of conditions such as those listed above. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Obesity is most commonly defined in terms of BMI (Body Mass Index). (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the effect of differences in trunk segment definitions and obesity on the calculated mass, center of mass, and radius of gyration using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry anthropometry calculations. (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity classification is a ranking of obesity, the medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it has an adverse effect on health. (wikipedia.org)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies obesity by body mass index (BMI). (wikipedia.org)
  • In children, a healthy weight varies with age and sex, and obesity determination is in relation to a historical normal group. (wikipedia.org)
  • Normal weight obesity is a condition of having normal body weight, but high body fat percentages with the same health risks of obesity. (wikipedia.org)
  • For those with overweight or obesity, losing weight can have a profound positive effect on overall health. (acefitness.org)
  • Weight gain within the IOM parameters is associated with a lower rate of cesarean delivery, fewer infants with growth restriction or macrosomia, and a decreased incidence of postpartum obesity. (medscape.com)
  • Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a mathematical formula based on height and weight that doctors use to assess obesity. (alzinfo.org)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used simple measure that combines weight and height to classify obesity. (bmj.com)
  • This uptick in obesity is accompanied by slight declines in the percentage of Americans who are classified as overweight and normal weight. (gallup.com)
  • Obesity, which can be defined as an unhealthy excess of body fat ( 1 ) and measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI) 1 ( 2 , 3 ), predisposes an individual to a higher risk of diseases and premature mortality ( 4 , 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Lose weight: The normal BMI is between 18.5-24.9. (indiavision.com)
  • If your body mass index value is higher than 24.9, experiment by entering lower body weights into the calculator, keeping your gender, height, and age constant, until you return a weight within the healthy BMI range (18.5 - 24.9). (fitclick.com)
  • Normal weight is defined as a BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m 2 . (medscape.com)
  • 4 Several meta-analyses have shown a J shaped relation between BMI and all cause mortality, with the lowest point of the curve in the normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) or even the overweight (25.0-29.9) category. (bmj.com)
  • CKD prevalence estimates were calculated by demographic characteristics (i.e., age group, sex, race/ethnicity, and education level) and by CKD risk factors: diagnosed diabetes, diagnosed cardiovascular disease, hypertension,** and body mass index group. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous reports have documented marked differences in the prevalence rates of arthritis by age, sex, race, ethnicity, education, and body mass index (BMI) (1-3). (cdc.gov)
  • Body mass index (BMI) uses height and weight measurements to estimate a person's body fat. (kidshealth.org)
  • Chart adapted from the Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults. (energiecardio.com)
  • In the study, middle-aged adults with a high Body Mass Index (BMI) received lower scores on cognitive tests than middle-aged adults with low BMI. (alzinfo.org)
  • Results are based on telephone interviews conducted as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index survey Jan. 1-June 20, 2013, with a random sample of 84,463 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. (gallup.com)
  • The bar chart above shows the percentage distribution of weight status among adults aged ≥20 years with diabetes, by sex, in the United States during 2009-2012. (cdc.gov)
  • Our results suggest that body shape trajectories are a good indicator of body weight trajectories and may be used when cohort studies are not possible. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Remember, BMI is usually a good indicator of body fat, but it's not a direct measurement. (kidshealth.org)
  • Although BMI is often used as an indicator of body composition (i.e., the ratio of fat mass to lean mass), it does not take into account body fat and can only be used as a method to evaluate body weight. (acefitness.org)
  • BMI is a number, based on your height and weight, that is an indicator of body fatness. (canyonranch.com)
  • Body-mass index 18.5 to 30.0 kg/m2 inclusive. (who.int)
  • Relative weight[clarification needed] and body mass index (BMI) are nearly identical and are reasonable estimates of body fatness as measured by percentage body fat. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, BMI does not account for the wide variation in body fat distribution, and may not correspond to the same degree of fatness or associated health risk in different individuals and populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, a muscular person may have a high BMI without being overweight (extra muscle adds to body weight - but not fatness). (kidshealth.org)
  • I weight around 200 pounds and weighed earlier this year 210 when I was weight lifting and eating dorm food. (answers.com)
  • The ideal weight for a man who is exactly 5 feet tall is 106 pounds. (answers.com)
  • According to the BMI, a male at 6 feet 1 inch is within the normal range of weight at between 140 pounds and 180 pounds. (answers.com)
  • Or, it can be calculated by multiplying weight (in pounds) by 705, then dividing by height (in inches) twice. (indiavision.com)
  • If your weight is within normal body mass index (BMI) range, you should keep your weight gain to about 30 to 35 pounds, he says. (uhhospitals.org)
  • If your weight is above the normal BMI range, it's best to keep your weight gain to less than 30 pounds. (uhhospitals.org)
  • During the 1st trimester (0 to 12 weeks of pregnancy), total weight gain for most women should be between 1.1 and 4.4 pounds (0.5 and 2 kilograms). (msdmanuals.com)
  • For kids younger than 2 years old, doctors use weight-for-length charts instead of BMI to determine how a baby's weight compares with their length. (kidshealth.org)
  • The BMI, or body mass index, calculation compares body weight and height. (fitclick.com)
  • To find out how your BMI compares to a healthy BMI for your age and gender, you'll need a scale and tape measure to accurately measure your weight and height. (fitclick.com)
  • Especially in normal weight pregnant women, the heavier the weight of the newborn babies as the second trimester of pregnancy weight gain, the less significant the weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy and fetal growth. (researchsquare.com)
  • However it is less accurate in people such as body builders and pregnant women. (wikipedia.org)
  • Only 30-40% of pregnant women achieve appropriate weight gain. (medscape.com)
  • Pregnant women should be counseled that many animal sources of protein are very high in fat and might contribute to excessive weight gain, so should be taken sparingly. (medscape.com)
  • This work aimed to clarify the interaction between the fetus and pregnant patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the lipid metabolomics analysis of the fetal umbilical cord blood of GDM patients and normal pregnant women were performed to screen out the specific lipid metabolites for pathogenesis of GDM. (techscience.com)
  • From 2019-2020, 21 patients with GDM and 22 normal pregnant women were enrolled in Hexian Memorial Hospital, Panyu District, Guangzhou. (techscience.com)
  • Approximately half the participants were aged between 18 and 24 years, 5% were black/African American, 5% had a body mass index (BMI) above 30 kg/m 2 and 5% had a history of hypertension (high blood pressure). (aidsmap.com)
  • The effect of Truvada on creatinine clearance was unaffected by known risk factors for kidney dysfunction, including hypertension, race, age and higher body BMI. (aidsmap.com)
  • If you have gained weight, after your baby is born you're still at risk for disorders such as hypertension, or blood clots in the legs and lungs. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Informed consent the body weight to the square of body incidence of hypertension than those was obtained from the parents for their height (kg/m2), and was classified into of normal weight [2,3]. (who.int)
  • 0.001), body mass index (p = 0.03) and weight (p = 0.02) while quality of life stayed the same during the study. (isciii.es)
  • After three months of having vitamin D boosted into the normal range with supplements, these teenagers showed no changes in body weight, body mass index, waistline, blood pressure or blood flow," said Dr. Seema Kumar, a pediatric endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, in a press release . (upi.com)
  • The final sample of 41,919 excluded persons aged less than 18 years (n=16,488), for whom self-reported height and weight were not asked, and persons aged greater than or equal to 18 years for whom such data were missing (n=882). (cdc.gov)
  • The BMI-based definition is easy to use and it is particularly convenient for statistical purposes, since it only depends on two commonly measured quantities, one's height and weight. (wikipedia.org)
  • Serial height and weight measurements (obtained every 3 months), body mass index (BMI) values, and growth z-scores were analyzed. (rti.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Patients in the Stroke Prevention Trial for Sickle Cell Anemia Study who received CTX had improved height and weight and BMI over a 2-year period. (rti.org)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement that takes into account both height and weight. (harvard.edu)
  • The abbreviation for body mass index, which measures body fat through a calculation using height and weight. (lu.se)
  • If you're worried about your child's weight, take them to see the doctor. (kidshealth.org)
  • Depending on your child's BMI (or weight-for-length measurement) and health, the doctor may refer you to a registered dietitian or a weight management program. (kidshealth.org)
  • Child's body mass index combined with age was a predictor for systolic and diastolic blood pressure. (who.int)
  • The participants (8 girls and 7 boys, aged 10.3 ± 1.9 years, height 144.5 ± 11.8 cm, body mass index (BMI) 19.3 ± 3.0 kg/m 2 ) wore a thigh-worn accelerometer during a normal week and were provided free tickets to visit SuperPark on at least one day. (mdpi.com)
  • En utilisant la valeur seuil la plus élevée du questionnaire, (c'est-à-dire une activité physique intense et non modérée), la prévalence d'une activité physique bénéfique pour la santé a été estimée à 39,5 % pour tous les participants. (who.int)
  • To examine the associations of dietary glycemic index (GI) and dietary glycemic load (GL) with blood lipid concentrations and coronary heart disease (CHD) in nondiabetic participants in the Health Worker Cohort Study (HWCS). (hindawi.com)
  • Body weight trajectory is defined as changes in weight over life, and one way to evaluate it is the use of silhouette scales, a set of figures representing the body, from very lean to very heavy [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, it ignores variations between individuals in amounts of lean body mass, particularly muscle mass. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lean muscle mass steadily declines over the years, and the change becomes more noticeable after age 40. (harvard.edu)
  • To update the British growth reference, anthropometric data for weight, height, body mass index (weight/height2) and head circumference from 17 distinct surveys representative of England, Scotland and Wales (37,700 children, age range 23 weeks gestation to 23 years) were analysed by maximum penalized likelihood using the LMS method. (nih.gov)
  • A T-score is within the normal range if it is -1.0 or above. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Very few women or men weigh their ideal weight so there is a range around that that is "normal. (wdxcyber.com)
  • However, their mean body fat percentage, 14%, is well within what is considered a healthy range. (wikipedia.org)
  • for optimal health, the level of thyroid hormone should be within the normal range. (postindependent.com)
  • Use FitClick's free BMI calculator to determine if your body mass index is within a healthy range. (fitclick.com)
  • Do you fall within the normal weight range? (fitclick.com)
  • or not you are in a healthy weight range. (canyonranch.com)
  • Some doctors may suggest getting your body mass index (BMI) within "normal" range with diet and exercise. (healthline.com)
  • It provides ample protein but far less saturated fat content, making salmon an ideal protein source for maintaining weight loss or a normal-range body mass index ( BMI ). (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Salmon contains a wide range of nutrients to strengthen the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • On Screening Chemistry, Hematology and Urine laboratory screening results within the normal range, or being assessed as clinically non-significant by the attending physician. (who.int)
  • There are a few different ways to measure your body fat percentage: from being immersed in a tank of water and measuring the displacement, to standing on a piece of equipment that resembles bathroom scales. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Did you know that, in order to be effective and accurate, the BMI formula must be combined with an assessment of your body fat percentage? (energiecardio.com)
  • BMI is an accurate reflection of body fat percentage in the majority of the adult population. (wikipedia.org)
  • The percentage who are overweight fell to 35.6% so far this year from 36.1% in 2012, while the percentage who are a normal weight slipped to 35.4% from 35.9% in 2012. (gallup.com)
  • 0.0% a This column shows the percentage of weight lost compared with baseline bodyweight. (cdc.gov)
  • Maintain a healthy weight. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Not maintaining a healthy weight for your height can greatly increase your risk of contracting conditions such as Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes , some Cancers and other conditions such as Gallstones . (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Today, the best advice for sufferers of type II diabetes is to eat healthily and try to maintain a healthy weight for your height. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • It is also accepted that maintaining a healthy weight for your height reduces risk. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • According to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), people who maintain a healthy weight are less likely to develop gallstones. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • This makes it possible to obtain an accurate determination of your healthy weight. (energiecardio.com)
  • Because of the preventive benefit of physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, and healthy weight, all health care providers are urged to increase counseling for all patients not meeting health behavior recommendations. (cdc.gov)
  • Since the publication of Healthy People 2010 , research has continued to document low levels of physician counseling for physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, and weight control. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 2 , 5 ] Because of the expansion of maternal blood volume and construction of fetal and placental tissues, some weight gain is essential for a healthy pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • M. Cournot, J.C. Marquie, D. Ansiau, C. Martinaud, H. Fonds, J. Ferrieres, and J.B. Ruidavets: "Relation between body mass index and cognitive function in healthy middle-aged men and women. (alzinfo.org)
  • At the same time, it could encourage more Americans to rely on complex and expensive medical procedures and treatments, rather than taking steps to lower their weight through exercise, healthy eating, and other lifestyle changes. (gallup.com)
  • The main goal is to find a way toward a pattern of healthy eating and activity that you can maintain, not to simply maximize weight loss. (harvard.edu)
  • This BVI number is an indication of weight associated health risk. (wikipedia.org)
  • In those with a BMI under 35, intra-abdominal body fat is related to negative health outcomes independent of total body fat. (wikipedia.org)
  • Setting National Health Interview Survey (1997-2014) with linkage to the National Death Index records to 31 December 2015. (bmj.com)
  • For each of these behaviors, logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the independent association of sex, age, body mass index, education, number of diagnosed diseases, perceived health, and stage of change with health care provider advice for health behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • Body mass index, stage of change, and poorer perceived health were independently associated with receiving advice about weight. (cdc.gov)
  • People with high BMI are more likely to have weight-related health problems. (kidshealth.org)
  • Knowing a client's BMI can give you a quick indication of his or her risk for weight-related health concerns. (acefitness.org)
  • We do not recommend using BMI as the only method to categorize body weight or health risk for those with an athletic of muscular build. (acefitness.org)
  • Knowing your BMI is a first step towards determining whether you need to improve your health by starting a weight loss program. (fitclick.com)
  • Even though it does not factor in body frame or muscle mass, and does not necessarily predict overall health, BMI is a widely popular, commonly used statistical guideline to identify weight problems. (fitclick.com)
  • Doctors can use BMI as a good starting point for flagging those who may be at risk for many weight-related health concerns. (canyonranch.com)
  • It's worth noting that the effects of weight discrimination can also contribute to negative health effects. (healthline.com)
  • Moreover, women with excess of body fat showed a significantly lower initial general health score, compared to those with normal body fat (p = 0.02). (isciii.es)
  • Family discord, work situations, economic problems, the recent death of loved ones, and anything else that causes stress can contribute to weight gain,' says Dr. Walter Willett of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (harvard.edu)
  • There are other ways to assess whether your weight poses a health risk. (harvard.edu)
  • Also, Dr. Ahuja says, women who take better care of themselves and their overall health - meaning they exercise, watch their weight and eat right - do better during labor. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Proteins made by the body to protect itself from "foreign" substances such as bacteria or viruses. (diabetes.org)
  • ABO blood group and body mass index (BMI) have individually been appraised as risk factors for certain diseases. (hindawi.com)
  • Carrying too much weight around the waist can put you at greater risk of high blood pressure. (indiavision.com)
  • Though excess weight is emerging as an important risk factor for Alzheimer's, age remains the most important factor: The older you are, the more likely you are to develop the disease. (alzinfo.org)
  • Excess weight increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. (harvard.edu)
  • A meta-analysis has indicated that people with thyroid disease who are selenium deficient experience pronounced benefits when increasing their selenium intake, including weight loss and a related reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Limiting weight gain reduces the risk of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia. (uhhospitals.org)
  • SSB intake is associated with weight gain, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome - all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, 1 of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States (2-9). (cdc.gov)
  • These risk factors include Certain physical characteristics, such as age and weight Problems in a previous pregnancy, including the. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These scans, which examine the heart and other organs throughout the body, involve huge doses of radiation and have not been shown to improve outcomes. (aarp.org)
  • Minimum of 50 kg weight for males and 45 kg for females). (who.int)
  • Data were analyzed using sample weights to account for differential probabilities of sample selection, nonresponse, and sample noncoverage. (cdc.gov)
  • Samples are weighted to correct for unequal selection probability, nonresponse, and double coverage of landline and cell users in the two sampling frames. (gallup.com)
  • Evaluating lifelong weight trajectories is challenging due to the high costs of studies that follow individuals from childhood to adulthood. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Depending on body shape trajectories, individuals may be more prone to develop diseases in adulthood. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study aimed to evaluate body shape trajectories across the lifespan and to verify associations between them, birth weight, body mass index, and sociodemographic conditions in a Brazilian cohort. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We applied a clustering method to longitudinal data to identify body shape trajectories from 5 to 40 years of age and assessed the associations between these trajectories and birth weight, body mass index and sociodemographic conditions (race, education, maternal education and monthly per capita family income) using multiple correspondence analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We found five body shape trajectories for women and three for men. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Labs show low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels of 70 mg/dL and renal function within normal limits. (medscape.com)
  • Because the initial renal function was judged to be normal and the patient was considered overweight, the antibiotic was empirically administered at 12 mg/kg once daily (1000 mg/24 h). (aacc.org)
  • Moreover, unlike in singleton pregnancies, twin pregnancy mothers have a higher likelihood of weight gain and pregnancy-related complications, such as fetal growth restriction, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes (3, 4). (researchsquare.com)
  • Type II diabetes, also known as 'Non-insulin dependant diabetes', is often found in those who are carrying too much body fat. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Type II diabetes develops when the body produces some, but not all, of the insulin needed. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • Main outcome measures All cause mortality and cause specific mortality (cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory tract diseases, accidents and injuries, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes mellitus, influenza and pneumonia, and nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, or nephrosis) obtained from the National Death Index records. (bmj.com)
  • The use of silhouette scales has been a new approach to assess the body shape trajectory across life as a proxy for body weight trajectory. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, since body weight-not percent body fat--is used in determining BMI, it may not be the best way to assess those who are heavily muscled (such as body builders) or who have an athletic body type. (acefitness.org)
  • It is important to understand that, if you are an athlete or very active, this body mass index does not apply to your profile, because your higher muscle mass skews the results. (energiecardio.com)
  • BVI measures body fat distribution and calculates the BVI number, based on these results. (wikipedia.org)
  • Still, as the results of this and other studies suggest, keeping your weight down in your middle years and beyond may help you to remain mentally alert as well. (alzinfo.org)
  • Results confirm non-linear relationships between some socioeconomic, intrapersonal factors and body weight. (frontiersin.org)
  • Breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle, usually produced at a fairly constant rate by the body (depending on muscle mass). (aidsmap.com)
  • Sometimes when you start a very vigorous exercise program there is some weight gain due to increased muscle mass. (wdxcyber.com)
  • she says I have good muscle mass. (wdxcyber.com)
  • BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. (medscape.com)
  • BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared and is used to determine whether weight for height is normal. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Use the calculator to determine your starting point, or goal weight. (fitclick.com)
  • Find a BMI calculator, weight chart and more at your source for diet and fitness information. (fitclick.com)
  • Actual weight depends upon factors such as level of activity and body shape. (answers.com)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a good indicator, because it correlates pretty well with the amount of body fat a person has. (yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com)
  • Some exposures in the first 1,000 days (from conception to two years of age) impact child development and can favour excess weight [ 14 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The findings add to a growing body of evidence that being fat during the middle years may be bad for the brain. (alzinfo.org)
  • The findings add to a growing body of scientific evidence that being overweight in your middle years may contribute to Alzheimer's in old age. (alzinfo.org)
  • The DPP Trial and long-term studies of real-world interventions also show that initial weight lost is regained in future years. (cdc.gov)
  • The subjects presented, in most, a normal motor development. (bvsalud.org)
  • AGEs are produced in the body when glucose links with protein. (diabetes.org)
  • The body sends a signal to the alpha cells to make glucagon when blood glucose (blood sugar) falls too low. (diabetes.org)
  • As the management of glucose levels in the body relies on insulin, this happens when the body's ability to produce insulin is impaired. (weightlossresources.co.uk)
  • This triggers the pancreas to produce insulin, which allows that glucose into cells throughout the body, where it's used as energy. (canyonranch.com)
  • A greater number of diagnosed diseases and higher body mass index were independently associated with receiving advice to increase physical activity. (cdc.gov)