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Obesity48
  • Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of several diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers, and may lead to short- and long-term health problems during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • It wasn't until the 1970s when American physiologist and dietician Ancel Keys and a group of his colleagues promoted Quetelet's Index as the best available way to quickly screen for obesity that it became what we know today as the BMI. (abc.net.au)
  • Despite a war on obesity and a culture obsessed with weight loss, there are many women who love their bigger bodies and don't apologise for them. (theage.com.au)
  • Do you know the factors that lead to obesity? (icicilombard.com)
  • Doctors and researchers opine that wrong eating habits developed in one's childhood, lead to obesity. (icicilombard.com)
  • People in the UK and the US were the most likely to nominate "no self discipline" as the leading factor in obesity. (bbc.co.uk)
  • It is thought that an increasingly sedentary lifestyle is a major factor in rising obesity rates. (bbc.co.uk)
  • In addition, entering a new challenging chapter of life immediately after adolescence, college students undergo physiological and psychological stressors influencing many aspects of their health behaviors and lifestyles, including nutritional/exercise habits, which could lead to adverse health outcomes such as overweight and obesity [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Youth obesity is most commonly defined in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio of height to weight. (tn.gov)
  • However, many other socioeconomic factors can influence youth obesity in a population including: parent obesity, educational attainment of the parents, breastfeeding, inadequate access to recreational parks, sedentary habits with increased screen time, maternal pre-pregnancy obesity, genetics, quality of sleep, and access to affordable nutrition and physical activity opportunities both at school and at home. (tn.gov)
  • Altered function of the endothelium, the inner lining layer of the blood vessels, is an early stage in atherosclerosis that eventually leads to coronary artery disease and heart attack or stroke, which are the leading causes of death in at least 75 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes," said Hamdy, a Joslin physician who specializes in obesity. (harvard.edu)
  • Type 2 diabetes is increasingly occurring in young people and children due in large part to an increase in obesity and sedentary lifestyle. (harvard.edu)
  • Obesity Management Market Size was valued at USD 121.69billion in 2021 and is projected to grow from USD 132.89 billion in 2022 to USD 2.85 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).The growing rate of bariatric surgery, rise in adoption of unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle patterns and increasing awareness about weight management are driving the market growth. (marketresearchfuture.com)
  • Because of sedentary lives and poor eating practices in recent years, obesity has become an international problem. (marketresearchfuture.com)
  • Obesity is a long-term medical condition characterized by abnormal fat deposition and buildup in the body. (marketresearchfuture.com)
  • Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These factors were 'on ramps' which flow down to influence the body mass index (BMI) of parents, in turn providing immediate lifestyle impacts (diet, sedentary time) on a child's risk of developing obesity. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Data alone is never enough to uncover the complex set of interacting factors which lead to childhood obesity. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Lead author and statistician Wanchuang Zhu, also of the University of Technology Sydney and an affiliate of the Charles Perkins Centre said: "To our knowledge this is first time anyone has used the advanced statistical network modelling to analyse the complex factors that lead to childhood obesity. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Conversely, a sedentary lifestyle, overweight, and obesity during this period are considered public health problems. (bvsalud.org)
  • Many practitioners measure a patients' Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine obesity. (ombrelab.com)
  • Obesity can cause metabolic dysfunction that leads to inflammation. (ombrelab.com)
  • This will then convert the excess calories into fat which can lead to obesity. (wikibooks.org)
  • Can obesity lead you to have stroke? (onteenstoday.com)
  • assart-day life habits have led to a more sedentary lifestyle, contributing to increased obesity. (bvsalud.org)
  • Philadelphia, PA, July 7, 2014 - Sedentary lifestyle and not caloric intake may be to blame for increased obesity in the US, according to a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). (eurekalert.org)
  • She indicated that obesity leads to fat tissue expansion and inflammation. (nwtntoday.com)
  • Combined with poor diet, it's leading to a rise in childhood obesity. (mommag.com)
  • Currently, obesity in children is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 95th percentile or above. (mommag.com)
  • A high body fat percentage is an indicator of obesity, which is a common health problem. (autonomous.ai)
  • Obesity affects the body in what ways? (autonomous.ai)
  • Obesity may lead to cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. (autonomous.ai)
  • Metabolic diseases like obesity are common but could lead to further health issues Or complicate any preexisting ones. (autonomous.ai)
  • In obesity, excess calories are consumed and consumed in excess, leading to fat accumulation. (autonomous.ai)
  • Furthermore, obesity can lead to cerebrovascular and cardiovascular problems. (autonomous.ai)
  • Behavioral, environmental, or hereditary factors can lead to obesity. (autonomous.ai)
  • Objectives High maternal pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI), high birth weight, and rapid infant weight gain are associated with increased risk of childhood obesity. (theactigraph.com)
  • Obesity is a disorder that involves having an excessive amount of body fat. (rxwiki.com)
  • Obesity means having too much body fat. (rxwiki.com)
  • The weight and fat gain that lead to obesity usually happen over time. (rxwiki.com)
  • Genetic, behavioral, and hormonal factors can influence body weight and metabolism, and obesity can sometimes be traced to a medical cause. (rxwiki.com)
  • Obesity is diagnosed when your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher. (rxwiki.com)
  • A growing body of research1 has generated concerns in government and society about rising childhood obesity levels and ill-health due to dietary imbalance, specifically the over-consumption of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods2 and the under-consumption of fresh foods, fruit and vegetables. (who.int)
  • Obesity results from the energy imbalance that occurs when a person consumes more calories than their body burns. (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity is a serious public health problem because it is associated with some of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • There is a growing body of evidence that shows that obesity is a risk factor for several cancers in addition to those identified in the previous Handbook (Volume 6). (who.int)
  • These results provide further scientific evidence that the absence of excess body fatness can reduce the risk of many cancers, and highlight eight additional cancer sites that have now also been linked with overweight and obesity. (who.int)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. (who.int)
Behavior13
  • A high proportion of college students are characterized by sedentary behavior [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Secondary outcomes were vigorous and light intensity physical activity (VPA and LPA) and sedentary behavior. (biomedcentral.com)
  • No significant intervention effects was observed on MVPA (0.55 min/hour [99% CI -0.55:1.64]) or on the secondary outcomes, min/hour of LPA, VPA or sedentary behavior. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although the intervention did not significantly increase the mean MVPA among the children in the intervention ASPs compared to controls, it did seem to have a small effect by reducing sedentary behavior time among the least active children. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An even stronger emphasis on how to identify less active children and support their activity may be needed in order to increase their PA and further reduce sedentary behavior time. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The report includes new data showing children's exposure to products that are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) and says that HFSS advertising has dramatically reduced in recent years while pointing to an increase in sedentary behavior. (nutritioninsight.com)
  • University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues who investigated whether diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior or television viewing predicted body mass index (BMI) among 3- to 7-year-old children, found that physical activity and TV viewing are most associated with overweight risk. (milestonesandmiracles.com)
  • Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with sedentary behavior, all levels of leisure-time physical activities lowered the likelihood of filling an antibiotic prescription. (lww.com)
  • Low leisure-time physical activity is associated with a statistically significant 10% lower risk of suspected bacterial infections during a 1-yr follow-up compared with sedentary behavior. (lww.com)
  • No reduction in suspected respiratory tract infections was statistically significant and associated with physical activity compared with sedentary behavior. (lww.com)
  • that is, while the incidence and severity of primarily viral infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, may be reduced by regular moderate physical activity compared with sedentary behavior, exhaustive high-intensity exercise has been reported to increase the risk of upper respiratory tract infections among athletes ( 18,19 ). (lww.com)
  • Isotemporal Substitution Analysis for Sedentary Behavior and Body Mass Index. (theactigraph.com)
  • Purpose: This study examined the prospective associations of reallocating time spent in different types of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and sleep with body mass index (BMI) in children using isotemporal substitution analysis. (theactigraph.com)
Obese12
  • If enough weight is gained due to increased body fat deposits, one may become overweight or obese, generally defined as having more body fat (adipose tissue) than is considered good for health. (wikipedia.org)
  • High amount of carbohydrates with a sedentary lifestyle can make you obese. (icicilombard.com)
  • all were obese and had a body mass index above 30 kg. (harvard.edu)
  • Obese individuals require more blood to supply oxygen and nutrients to their bodies which causes an increase in blood pressure. (onteenstoday.com)
  • 0.05) in leg angle between the active and sedentary groups, the obese and nonobese or between males and females. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although some factors like, bone structure and muscle mass are not part of the equation when IMC is calculated, Body Mass Index can be helpful to set limits such as underweight, normal or obese, for individuals who lead a sedentary or "normal" life. (bmicalc.co)
  • A body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30 is considered obese. (autonomous.ai)
  • Having a high body mass index means being overweight or obese. (autonomous.ai)
  • The researchers also reported that pericardial fat was weakly or moderately correlated with indicators of being overweight or obese such as body mass index, waist girth, hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio, and that it remained a risk factor for heart failure above and beyond the risk from being overweight or obese. (worldhealth.net)
  • However, not all people living in such environments will become obese, nor will all obese people have the same body fat distribution or suffer the same health problems. (cdc.gov)
  • Other studies have compared obese and non-obese people for variation in genes that could influence behaviors (such as a drive to overeat, or a tendency to be sedentary) or metabolism (such as a diminished capacity to use dietary fats as fuel, or an increased tendency to store body fat). (cdc.gov)
  • An obese individual with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 is up to 8 times at higher risk of developing knee OA compared to an individual with a normal BMI (between 18,5-24,9). (lu.se)
Lifestyle19
Physical activity17
  • Some people lead sedentary lifestyles and do not exert physical activity or practice sports, thereby increasing their risk of becoming hypertensive. (who.int)
  • The sedentary nature of screen time means that teenagers are not engaging in physical activity, which is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. (worldhealth.net)
  • First, screen time is sedentary, meaning that it involves sitting or lying down and not engaging in physical activity. (worldhealth.net)
  • Our research found that young hearts mimic older hearts in the way they react to low levels of physical activity,' said Randal Claytor, Ph.D., lead author of the study. (momsteam.com)
  • Claytor and his research team measured body composition and total daily moderate and vigorous physical activity using accelerometers. (momsteam.com)
  • Research has shown approximately 25 percent to 35 percent of American adults are inactive, Blair said, meaning that they have sedentary jobs, no regular physical activity program and are generally inactive around the house or yard. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In recent years the public health benefits of reducing sedentary lifestyles and promoting physical activity have become increasingly apparent (1-8). (cdc.gov)
  • Although regular physical activity enhances health and reduces the risk for all-cause mortality (9-18) and the development of many chronic diseases among adults (10,12-14,17,19-45), many adults remain sedentary (46). (cdc.gov)
  • The monitors allowed the researchers to measure how long patients spent being sedentary, or doing light, moderate or vigorous levels of physical activity. (escardio.org)
  • They studied the physical activity, waist circumference and body weight of 10,500 healthy U.S. men aged 40 and over that participated in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study between 1996 and 2008. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • The physical activity level was evaluated using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children, and nutritional status was assessed by Body Mass Index for age and sex. (bvsalud.org)
  • These changes have occurred in the context of substantial increases in the proportion of adults reporting no leisure-time physical activity, but in the absence of any significant population-level changes in average daily caloric intake," explains lead investigator Uri Ladabaum, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Stanford University School of Medicine. (eurekalert.org)
  • UTORC members are also testing behavioral interventions to determine effects of energy density, sedentary behaviors and physical activity during TV viewing on energy balance. (nwtntoday.com)
  • Less physical activity leads to excess energy not being burned off properly, causing the fat to be stored. (autonomous.ai)
  • A workshop discussed the assessment of energy expenditure, including the measurement or calculation of resting metabolic rate and physical activity, energy (food) intake assessments, and useful office measures of body composition. (medscape.com)
  • Moreover, physical activity of within the next 4 years of fol ow-up 120-240 minutes per week of aero- high intensity leads to more pro- than those who decreased their ac- bic exercise at intensities of 40-85% nounced weight loss than physical tivity levels by 16.3 MET-hours per of maximum heart rate were relat- activity of lower intensity. (who.int)
  • IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention Volume 16: Body Fatness provides an update of part of IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention Volume 6: Weight Control and Physical Activity, published in 2002. (who.int)
Lifestyles2
  • Having excess adipose tissue (fat) is a common condition, especially where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary. (wikipedia.org)
  • Factors driving the market growth include the rise in the number of bariatric procedures, the expansion of government initiatives to increase public awareness regarding weight management, the rapid adoption of online weight loss & management products and services, the rise in disposable income in developing countries, as well as the increase in cases of weight gain brought on by sedentary lifestyles. (marketresearchfuture.com)
Behaviors1
  • Those who increased their sedentary behaviors, such as TV watching, had a larger gain in their waistline. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
Habits4
  • Unhealthy nutritional habits, which are the leading cause of hypertension, e.g. high intake of salt, fatty foods or alcohol or low intake of vegetables and fruits. (who.int)
  • Douglas Smallwood, chief executive at leading health charity Diabetes UK, said: "This survey is a sad indictment of current eating habits in the UK. (bbc.co.uk)
  • The genetic information and the polygenic scores obtained in this study can be refined and eventually contribute to the classification of patients into different treatment groups, hopefully leading to improved therapeutic precision when aiming to bring gut dysmotility and altered bowel habits back to normal. (drivorfunnell.com)
  • A relatively new phenomenon, though, is the increasingly sedentary habits of children and young adults. (mommag.com)
Diabetes9
  • If you're in that range, you are far less likely to suffer from hypertension, coronary artery disease, or diabetes, which are leading killers of people in this country,' says Amanda Williams Calhoun, a Richmond gynaecologist and medical director of the Women's Health Research Institute at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. (theage.com.au)
  • This means that it is never too late to intervene in order to prevent progression of atherosclerosis," said Instructor in Medicine Osama Hamdy, lead author of the study, recently published in Diabetes Care. (harvard.edu)
  • This condition puts them at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol and triglycerides, and can lead to an increased tendency for blood clotting and coronary artery disease. (harvard.edu)
  • Diabetes has a major correlation with stroke because the amount of glucose in the body is not combined with proper amounts of insulin for sufficient energy distribution to the cells. (onteenstoday.com)
  • It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Diabetes mellitus is impaired insulin secretion and variable degrees of peripheral insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • heart disease remains the leading cause of mortality in diabetes mellitus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Complications of Diabetes Mellitus In patients with diabetes mellitus, years of poorly controlled hyperglycemia lead to multiple, primarily vascular, complications that affect small vessels (microvascular), large vessels (macrovascular). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The analyses focused on adults aged 20 years and older without diabetes who had a normal weight (body mass index [BMI] 18.5-24.9 kg/m 2 ). (medscape.com)
Exercise9
  • Exercise was moderate in intensity and for 30 minutes each session using both the upper and lower body, like brisk walking or mild running on a treadmill with movement of the upper body, or using the stationary bike and rowing machine. (harvard.edu)
  • As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science says. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This lack of exercise will result in the failure to burn the necessary amount of calories to maintain his body weight. (wikibooks.org)
  • Sedentary time may be another area of focus for cardiac rehabilitation programmes along with exercise. (escardio.org)
  • The study conducted by researchers and colleagues at Harvard School of Public Health says that combining weight training and aerobic activity led to the most optimal results and that aerobic exercise was associated with less weight gain compared with weight training. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • Engaging in resistance training or, ideally, combining it with aerobic exercise could help older adults lessen abdominal fat while increasing or preserving muscle mass. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • It is properly known that cardio exercise is strongly linked to survival, but our study also demonstrates that keeping high degrees of overall body flexibility, muscle energy, power-to-body excess weight ratio and coordination are not only fantastic for undertaking every day routines, but have a favorable influence on lifetime expectancy," states Claudio Gil Araújo , MD, the study's direct researcher. (ibsenmartinez.com)
  • A study published in the American Journal of Medicine reveals that in the past 20 years there has been a sharp decrease in physical exercise and an increase in average body mass index (BMI), while caloric intake has remained steady. (eurekalert.org)
  • If you are sedentary, you can easily take in more calories every day than you use through exercise and normal daily activities. (rxwiki.com)
Cardiovascular disease3
  • It can lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, psychological effects and even premature death. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Previous research has shown that being sedentary increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but until now its effect on patients with established heart disease was unknown. (escardio.org)
  • Too much bad cholesterol over time can lead to the build-up of fatty substances in arteries that can cause blockages as part of cardiovascular disease, and in the worst cases, heart attack or stroke. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
Behaviour1
  • The current study investigated levels of sedentary behaviour and the effect on health in 278 patients with coronary artery disease. (escardio.org)
Unhealthy1
  • As a result of eating unhealthy foods, sugar and carbohydrates are stored as energy in the body. (autonomous.ai)
Physically4
  • Exploratory analyses indicated that among the 50% least physically active children at baseline, children in intervention ASPs reduced sedentary time from baseline to 19 months follow up by 1.67 min/hour (95% CI -3.12:-0.21) compared to the controls. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A physically fit person could have a high BMI due to their muscle mass. (ombrelab.com)
  • However, many U.S. adults are either sedentary or less physically active than recommended. (cdc.gov)
  • Future research in this field should also focus on ways and means, such as eating a heart-healthy diet and staying physically active, to achieve and maintain optimal body weight and reduce and avoid fat deposition around the heart. (worldhealth.net)
Person's2
Increases1
  • Moreover, chronic HBV infection continues to be a major health problem because it leads to the development of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and increases the risk of hepatic disease-related death. (biomedcentral.com)
Weight30
  • Your body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat that is based on your height and weight. (aarp.org)
  • Weight gain is an increase in body weight. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures body weight in proportion to height, and defines optimal, insufficient, and excessive weight based on the ratio. (wikipedia.org)
  • He then critically analyzed the relevant literature and applied a number of additional assumptions, including that the diet contains sufficient protein and that the person is in glycogen and nitrogen (protein) equilibrium, leading to most weight loss stemming from the catabolism of fat. (wikipedia.org)
  • He concluded that a 3500 calorie excess or deficit for a person meeting his assumptions, would lead to the gain or loss, respectively, of one pound of body weight. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, the physiology of weight gain and loss is complex involving numerous hormones, body systems and environmental factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a result, sleep deprivation over time may contribute to increased caloric intake and decreased self-control over food cravings, leading to weight gain. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's a simple formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared and voila, you have your body mass index - a two-digit figure that slots you into a handful of equally clear-cut boxes. (abc.net.au)
  • While few of us are professional bodybuilders or weight lifters, a bigger flaw is the natural differences in body types between people of various ethnicities, genders and ages. (abc.net.au)
  • The American Medical Association defines a person of normal weight as having a body mass index between 18 and 25. (theage.com.au)
  • The sedentary nature of screen time means that teenagers are not burning calories and can contribute to weight gain over time. (worldhealth.net)
  • Second, screen time may lead to increased snacking and consumption of high-calorie foods and drinks, which can contribute to weight gain over time. (worldhealth.net)
  • The populations of Canada and South Africa currently lead the way, with an average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 29 - a calculation that takes into account both height and weight. (bbc.co.uk)
  • This study aimed to examine the role of internalized weight stigma as a mediator in the relationship between perceived weight stigma and changes in body mass index (BMI). (biomedcentral.com)
  • To further explore how internalized weight stigma mediates the relationship between perceived weight stigma and the changes in body mass index (BMI), the study collected data through a longitudinal online survey with two phases by applying the Perceived Weight Stigma Scale (PWSS), Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ) and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale − 21 (DASS-21) to assess perceived weight stigma, internalized weight stigma, and psychological distress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An individual's BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. (tn.gov)
  • For children and teens, a high Body Mass Index can lead to weight-related diseases. (tn.gov)
  • Because aging is associated with sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle mass, relying on body weight alone is insufficient for the study of healthy aging," added lead author Rania Mekary, a researcher in HSPH's Department of Nutrition. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30 are 2-3 times more likely to suffer a stroke compared to those with a normal weight (a BMI of less than 25). (onteenstoday.com)
  • BMI is solely based on weight and height, so it may be an imprecise indicator (might come out as overweight) of body fat if someone has a large bone structure, athletic build or a large muscle mass. (bmicalc.co)
  • On the other hand, someone with a light bone structure might be considered of normal weight, even if they have excess body fat. (bmicalc.co)
  • A body mass index (BMI) of less than 25 is a healthy body weight. (nwtntoday.com)
  • [ 10 ] Because personalized information and self-monitoring tools are powerful motivators for weight loss, the use of new technologies for indirect calorimetry, body composition (bioimpedance scales), and self-monitoring (food records and computerized programs) are being encouraged. (medscape.com)
  • It is critical to maintain a healthy weight, or a normal body mass index (BMI), to remain heart healthy and keep cholesterol levels under control. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • The BMI estimates your level of body fat based on your height and weight. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Excess body weight puts a lot of pressure on the body's knee and hip joints. (lu.se)
  • According to data from the Brazilian Household Budget Survey Brasileira 3 held between 2008 and 2009, about half of the adult population had excess body weight. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for a cancer-preventive effect of limitation of body-weight gain by dietary restriction, for cancers of the mammary gland, colon, liver, pancreas, skin, and pituitary gland. (who.int)
  • In addition, an association between limitation of body-weight gain by dietary restriction and reduced cancer occurrence was observed for cancer of the prostate and for lymphoma and leukaemia. (who.int)
  • What role do body weight and fitness level play in the risk for prediabetes among adults? (medscape.com)
Metabolism1
  • Several mechanisms linking excess body fatness with carcinogenesis were identified, including chronic inflammation and dysregulation of the metabolism of sex hormones. (who.int)
Adolescents2
  • A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that each additional hour of daily screen time was associated with a 0.13 kg/m2 increase in body mass index (BMI) among adolescents. (worldhealth.net)
  • OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body mass index (BMI) on CMRF in children and adolescents. (bvsalud.org)
Waist3
Health9
  • It is also the leading cause of 45% of cardiovascular deaths and 51% of stroke deaths and hence is a global public health threat. (who.int)
  • The team of leading scientists and clinicians -- bringing together the fields of data science, biology, paediatrics and public health -- spent close to two years using state-of-the-art statistical modelling (Bayesian network modelling) and informed analysis to untangle a complex web of on-ramps and causal factors, many of which interplay. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The researchers also assessed various markers of health including body mass index (BMI, in kg/m2) and cardiorespiratory fitness. (escardio.org)
  • Next they looked at whether the amount of time a person spent being sedentary (which was mainly sitting) was related to these markers of health. (escardio.org)
  • 1Prince SA, Blanchard CM, Grace SL, Reid RD. Objectively-measured sedentary time and its association with markers of cardiometabolic health and fitness among cardiac rehabilitation graduates. (escardio.org)
  • The standard BMI, as defined, for example, by the World Health Organization, WHO and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), has been frequently criticised as having various deficiencies as a measure of body fat. (bmicalc.co)
  • Engaging in religious or spiritual gatherings can lead to a sense of belonging, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation, which are detrimental to mental health. (makeawishohio.org)
  • Most health care practitioners use the Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine whether a person is overweight. (cdc.gov)
  • For individuals, BMI is a screening tool, but it does not diagnose body fatness or health. (medlineplus.gov)
Risk8
  • Yet we have documented some positive leads from this report wherein Ayurvedic treatments may be adopted for effective and non-invasive rehabilitation of knee ligament injuries ranging from partial to complex origin and also in decelerating the risk of developing early osteoarthritis. (mltj.online)
  • Foods high in potassium, such as sweet and white potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, prunes, melon and soybeans, can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure - the leading risk factor of stroke. (onteenstoday.com)
  • How does your body mass index affect your stroke risk? (onteenstoday.com)
  • This can lead to difficulty in blood flow and an increased risk of blockage, both of which can cause strokes. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Age, body mass index (BMI) and gender (female) are also risk factors for long haulers. (integrisok.com)
  • Implementation of an early renal tubular injury index is recommended for patients with higher risk, which would prevent further renal injury. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This work provides us with an important tool to stratify patients into higher and lower risk of heart failure, which can possibly lead to early intervention and heart failure prevention to ultimately save people's lives. (worldhealth.net)
  • In addition, the absence of excess body fatness may reduce the risk of fatal cancer of the prostate, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and cancer of the breast in men. (who.int)
Nutritional1
Composition3
  • The researchers periodically measured the participants' body composition and body mass index, and each patient underwent a stress test. (sciencedaily.com)
  • But this 2015 study published by the The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) made some adjustments on BMI limits to reflect the changes in body composition that occur with age like: reduced muscle mass and increased adiposity. (bmicalc.co)
  • Office tools for the measurement of body composition and energy balance are becoming more available, user-friendly, and affordable. (medscape.com)
Children2
  • Research has indicated that interventions that emphasize competence building among the ASP staff can lead to increased PA among the children. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prominence of video games has led to an increase in the number of overweight children in the United States. (wikibooks.org)
Coronary3
  • The researchers found that patients with coronary artery disease spent an average of eight hours each day being sedentary. (escardio.org)
  • Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in most groups, regardless of race. (aminoco.com)
  • Certain, work out does wonders for your look, your coronary heart, your muscle mass, your vitality degrees, and your mental wellbeing, but it can be also an important component for dwelling long and healthful existence. (ibsenmartinez.com)
Arteries6
  • The aorta carries the blood and distributes it to all other arteries of the body. (who.int)
  • High triglyceride levels can cause arteries to harden, which could lead to heart disease. (ombrelab.com)
  • Being overweight can lead to fatty material building up in your arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood to your organs). (onteenstoday.com)
  • If the arteries that carry blood to your heart get damaged and clogged, it can lead to a heart attack. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Cigarette smoke narrows and damages the arteries of the body. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • Smoking can lead to extra buildup of cholesterol inside or lining the body's arteries, so it is important to not smoke - or quit if you are a smoker. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
20161
  • A Working Group of 21 independent international experts met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on 5-12 April 2016 to assess the cancer-preventive effects of the absence of excess body fatness. (who.int)
Calories3
  • It is only inevitable that burning more calories than the amount you consume, will result in a healthy or lower Body Mass Index (BMI). (icicilombard.com)
  • your body stores the excess calories as fat. (rxwiki.com)
  • Your body stores these excess calories as fat. (rxwiki.com)
Increase2
  • This can involve an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, excess fluids such as water or other factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • While being active is a great way to reduce back pain, over-exertion can also lead to an increase in pain. (drpossley.com)
Time3
  • For boys, more electronic gaming leads to less active free time. (sciencedaily.com)
  • For girls, better sleep quality leads to longer sleep time and more active free time. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Australians are now perhaps more sedentary than ever, and they're also spending increasing amounts of time sitting during the day, watching television, at a desk or using a computer," said Dr Lewis. (yourlifechoices.com.au)
Chronic2
  • These conditions tend to worsen in adulthood, increasing the incidence of chronic diseases, deteriorating CMRF, and consequently leading to higher comorbidity and mortality rates. (bvsalud.org)
  • This can lead to hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyper uric acid, or other chronic diseases related to the endocrine system. (autonomous.ai)
Patients1
Patterns1
  • Monitor your activity patterns to find out when you are most sedentary. (escardio.org)
Stroke3
  • However, if left untreated or controlled, it can lead to grave consequences such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. (who.int)
  • Blood pressure that is higher than normal limits also weakens blood vessels, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, infertility, kidney failure, blindness and internal bleeding. (who.int)
  • Eating steaks, sausages, and other red meats high in saturated fat could lead to a stroke. (onteenstoday.com)
Heart5
  • The cycle starts with a contraction of the heart muscle, which pumps its load of oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to all cells of the body. (who.int)
  • With each contraction the blood moves from the heart into the aorta, which is the largest artery in the human body. (who.int)
  • Continued high blood pressure can exhaust and damage the heart muscle, which then has to make greater effort to pump blood into the rest of the body. (who.int)
  • In fact, it's the most prevalent type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States. (aminoco.com)
  • It is the largest study to identify the link between pericardial fat and heart failure, which could potentially lead to early intervention and heart disease prevention. (worldhealth.net)
Intervention2
  • We found that CALERIE intervention slowed the pace of aging, as measured by the DunedinPACE DNAm algorithm, but did not lead to significant changes in biological age estimates measured by various DNAm clocks including PhenoAge and GrimAge. (cdc.gov)
  • All pertinent available studies were evaluated, including intervention trials, cohort and case-control studies, studies in experimental animals, and in vitro studies on the mechanisms linking excess body fatness and cancer. (who.int)
Fatness2
  • Other methods to measure body fatness include skinfold thickness measurements (with calipers), underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and isotope dilution. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The Working Group concluded that there is sufficient evidence in humans for the cancer-preventive effect of the absence of excess body fatness. (who.int)
Effect1
Osteoarthritis1
  • This can lead to osteoarthritis , a disease that causes joint pain and stiffness. (medlineplus.gov)
People3
  • BMI can underestimate body fat in frail, older people who have lost muscle mass. (aarp.org)
  • The study revealed that people nowadays are heavier and taller, with body mass index (BMI) readings in the overweight category. (yourlifechoices.com.au)
  • OA of the hands is also more common amongst overweight people and research has shown that fat secretes inflammatory proteins in the body that may contribute to joint pain. (lu.se)
Inflammation1
  • This condition also is associated with low-grade inflammation caused by several substances secreted by the body fat and, in particular, the internal fat in the waistline (intra-abdominal or visceral fat). (harvard.edu)