• For example, a woman who weighs 270 pounds (122 kilograms) and is 68 inches (172 centimeters) tall has a BMI of 41.0. (medlineplus.gov)
  • What is the BMI of a man or woman who weighs 121 pounds and is 5 foot 0 inches tall? (calculateme.com)
  • By the end of the second trimester, your baby will weigh about two pounds and be about 14 and a half inches long. (babycenter.com)
  • BMI calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplied by a conversion factor of 703. (cdc.gov)
  • Pounds / Inches 2 * 703.06957964. (eprintablecalendars.com)
  • Young people aged 11, 13 or 15 years of age were asked how much they weigh without clothes and how tall they are without shoes, and to record these in country appropriate units (centimetres versus inches, pounds versus kilograms). (who.int)
  • Additional features include a large LCD display and readings in pounds or kilograms. (parentgiving.com)
  • On average, study participants weighed about 241 pounds (109.5 kilograms) to start and had a body-mass index - a common measure of obesity - of about 38. (kfor.com)
  • Participants in both groups lost about 7% of their body weight, or almost 17 pounds (8 kilograms), during the diet-and-exercise phase. (kfor.com)
  • Those who received the drug went on to lose an additional 18.4% of initial body weight, or about 44 pounds (20 kilograms) more, on average. (kfor.com)
  • Those who received the dummy shots regained about 2.5% of their initial weight, or 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms). (kfor.com)
  • An average-size woman should gain about 25 to 35 pounds (about 11.5 to 16 kilograms) during pregnancy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 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)
  • This is further com- reduce child mortality, improve maternal pounded by poor health care. (who.int)
  • Overweight indicates excess body weight for a given height from fat, muscle, bone, water or a combination of these factors, whereas obesity is defined as having excess body fat. (who.int)
  • If we simply used the body-mass-index calculator as a proxy for health, we would have to factor in height, gender, and age. (chronicle.com)
  • Use FitClick's free BMI calculator to determine if your body mass index is within a healthy range. (fitclick.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)
  • While BMI is a reliable indicator of a person's healthy weight, it does not take into account the distribution of fat on the body. (uniprix.com)
  • losing even a few pounds can help prevent diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • A new study finds that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight. (kfor.com)
  • The medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped people with obesity or who are overweight lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with intensive diet and exercise, a new study shows. (kfor.com)
  • To lower your risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, aim to maintain a healthy weight based on your body mass index (BMI). (nbc4i.com)
  • We enrolled 26 eligible Spanish-speaking Latino adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (A1c = 5.7%-6.4%, body mass index ≥25) in a 6-month culturally and linguistically adapted text-message DPP. (bvsalud.org)
  • During my second pregnancy, I gained 40 to 50 pounds. (yahoo.com)
  • Many moms-to-be wait to make the big reveal during their second trimester, when the chance of miscarriage drops significantly and a changing body makes it hard to keep pregnancy under wraps. (babycenter.com)
  • 18.5), 25-35 pounds for normal weight women (BMI = 18.5-24.9), 15-25 pounds for overweight women (BMI = 25.0-29.9), and 11-20 pounds for women with obesity (BMI ≥30.0). (cdc.gov)
  • Cases of degenerative knee disease were 9.7 pounds heavier that their matched controls. (cdc.gov)
  • In a 5-foot, five-inch tall (1.65 m) adult, that would correspond to a weight of 210 pounds (95 kg). (com.pk)
  • When lean healthy young adults gained about 9 pounds, the functioning of their blood vessel lining became impaired -- but shedding the weight restored proper functioning, according to a Mayo Clinic research report. (news-medical.net)
  • Chart adapted from the Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults. (energiecardio.com)
  • Body mass index is positively associated with bone mineral density in US older adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • I'm a kindergarten teacher and lost 87 pounds to keep up with my students. (yahoo.com)
  • Abby Smith before and after she lost 87 pounds. (yahoo.com)
  • Smith underwent gastric-sleeve surgery and has lost 87 pounds in less than a year. (yahoo.com)
  • I've lost 87 pounds. (yahoo.com)
  • She subsequently lost thirty pounds. (sages.org)
  • The BMIs of men with no children actually dropped 1 percent-they lost 1.5 pounds. (popsci.com)
  • The study went on for 120 days, about 4 months and the women in the Yacon syrup group, who were eating 20-25 grams of syrup per day, about 4-5 teaspoons, had lost 33 pounds on average. (amazines.com)
  • Dr. Sam Klein explained that since Rachel lost the weight through diet and strenuous physical activity, she doesn't have to worry about having a body mass index that is too low. (wustl.edu)
  • Teams win points for matches won, as well as pounds lost during the 14-week competition. (odditycentral.com)
  • Overall, about 88% of those taking tirzepatide lost 5% or more of their body weight during the trial, compared with almost 17% of those taking placebo. (kfor.com)
  • Nearly 29% of those taking the drug lost at least a quarter of their body weight, compared with just over 1% of those taking placebo. (kfor.com)
  • the leader in weight management apps with over 60 million pounds lost by its members. (helix.com)
  • eleven of 20 employees lost .3% of body weight. (cdc.gov)
  • The earlier in life children reach their lowest body mass index (BMI) signals potential heart disease risk factors and may become evident as early as age 7, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007. (news-medical.net)
  • This tells doctors and researchers how much fat the person's body carries inside. (speedendurance.com)
  • In a report published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, the researchers note that while obesity is known to be linked with body-wide inflammation, patients' levels of inflammatory proteins did not appear to explain the association between obesity and severe illness. (com.pk)
  • Both groups had the same body-mass index, despite all those excess calories for the drinkers. (thrillist.com)
  • The number of calories you burn daily depends on factors such as your body size and how physically active you are. (selfgrowth.com)
  • One pound equals 3,500 calories. (selfgrowth.com)
  • To lose 1 pound per week, you need to eat 500 calories per day less or burn 500 calories a day more than you usually do. (selfgrowth.com)
  • If you're expending more calories than you consume, then dietary fat is readily used by your body, even if you consume a diet high in fat. (thrillist.com)
  • You're full with smaller meals, and your body absorbs fewer calories. (ohsu.edu)
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, to lose 1½ pounds a week, you need to reduce your daily calories by 500 to 750 calories. (nxtbook.com)
  • 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)
  • Your percentage of body fat should only be this much. (speedendurance.com)
  • It is simply a math equation and doesn't take other health factors into account, such as age, sex, muscle mass, body fat percentage, etc. (eprintablecalendars.com)
  • This indicator reflects the percentage of school-age children and adolescents aged 5-19 years who are classified as overweight, based on age- and sex-specific values for body mass index (BMI). (who.int)
  • For someone 6 feet tall, that's a gain of 4.4 pounds. (popsci.com)
  • Ma M, Feng Z, Liu X, Jia G, Geng B, Xia Y. The saturation effect of body mass index on bone mineral density for people over 50 years old: a cross-sectional study of the US population. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The finding may lead to new treatments for osteoporosis and other diseases that occur when the body doesn't make enough bone. (wustl.edu)
  • That's because prolactin, the hormone that helps your bod produce milk, suppresses other sex hormones - like the ones that regulate your flow. (greatist.com)
  • Hormone levels in your body have stabilized, and you may feel more like your usual self - or even better than usual. (babycenter.com)
  • The findings were based on body mass index (BMI) readings taken of the women at the beginning of their first and second pregnancies. (pravda.ru)
  • A high body mass index at various times during your life means different things for men and women. (speedendurance.com)
  • The efficacy of Gemmily in women with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 kg/m 2 has not been evaluated. (drugs.com)
  • Even women who were not technically overweight but who put on pounds after their first birth were at risk. (pravda.ru)
  • Overall, the women taking the Yacon syrup had dramatic improvements in both body weight and metabolic health, while the women taking the placebo stayed pretty much the same. (amazines.com)
  • Women in the study who decreased their bicycling gained more weight (26.7 pounds). (nxtbook.com)
  • Weight loss across the different studies ranged from 5 to 10 pounds on average, and weight regain averaged from about a quarter to three-fourths of a pound in a year. (heart.org)
  • Three years after surgery, average weight had decreased by over 90 pounds, or 27 percent. (sciencedaily.com)
  • At the same time, the placebo group gained an average of 3.5 pounds. (amazines.com)
  • A 2015 study in the journal Social Science and Medicine compared the body mass indexes of about 4,500 people in nine European countries and found that single people had, on average, slightly lower BMIs than those who were married. (businessinsider.com)
  • That equates to 2.2 pounds for the average person. (nxtbook.com)
  • The magnitude of increased weight loss of drug-treated patients over placebo-treated patients averages some fraction of a pound a week. (nih.gov)
  • Lose no more than ½ pound to 2 pounds per week. (selfgrowth.com)
  • The weight came off quickly - about 2 to 3 pounds a week. (yahoo.com)
  • 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)
  • Moreover, there are a few problems with it, as it can not account for muscle mass. (speedendurance.com)
  • Someone with a large amount of muscle mass, like a body builder, will be overweight. (speedendurance.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)
  • For example, a 6-foot man who weights 154 pounds has a BMI of 21. (heraldnet.com)
  • You and your health care provider can use your BMI to estimate how much body fat you have. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But I'd get discouraged because I'd lose fewer than 10 pounds every time. (yahoo.com)
  • Diethylpropion hydrochloride is indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short-term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or higher and who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone. (nih.gov)
  • Phendimetrazine tartrate tablets are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or higher who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone. (nih.gov)
  • However, body mass index is one very good way to know where you are and where you need to go with your diet. (speedendurance.com)
  • Body mass index is a relatively new term on the American diet scene. (speedendurance.com)
  • One study conducted in the United Kingdom by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) showed a body mass index (BMI) reduction of 0.32 for those who traveled by bike rather than car. (nxtbook.com)
  • BMI is a number, based on your height and weight, that is an indicator of body fatness. (canyonranch.com)
  • Body mass index -- calculated from height and weight*/ @106 TEMPF 4. (cdc.gov)
  • Certain foods do wonders for your veins and arteries, promoting blood flow throughout your body. (oprah.com)
  • As we pedal, we increase blood flow throughout the entire body, including the brain. (nxtbook.com)
  • The more fat pushes on your organs, the more work it takes to move blood around the body. (canyonranch.com)
  • Since your red blood cells supply oxygen to the tissues of your body, too few can result in fatigue and, in severe cases, heart arrhythmia. (canyonranch.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)
  • For those out there who think of size in terms of body mass index (BMI), it was about 20, solidly in the "normal" category. (medscape.com)
  • The Health at Every Size movement, which some might consider to be the ultimate body positivity movement, espouses the idea that size and health are completely unrelated. (medscape.com)
  • Nearly 70 percent of children reported they were likely to talk with mom or dad about nutrition and their body size. (wustl.edu)
  • Body mass index is a measure of your weight relative to your height and gives an approximation of total body fat. (selfgrowth.com)
  • It will cause you to breathe deeply and raise your body temperature, which increases your overall fitness level. (nxtbook.com)
  • You might be surprised how little exercise it takes to do a body good. (oprah.com)
  • COGNITION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND STRESS RELIEF While our physical bodies can grow stronger with this kind of aerobic exercise, good things are also happening in our brains and our emotional state on a bike. (nxtbook.com)
  • Dr. Luigi Fontana said, "It's astonishing how simple dietary intervention can change how the human body works. (wustl.edu)
  • Any way you slice it, it's a quarter of your total body weight," said Dr. Caroline Apovian, who treats obesity at Brigham and Women's Hospital and wasn't involved in the study. (kfor.com)
  • Weight was measured to the nearest one-quarter pound, and length to the nearest one-eighth inch by using an infant measuring board according to CDC surveillance standards. (cdc.gov)
  • For example a 120 pound 5 ft 5 inch. (usmessageboard.com)
  • As an aside, these comments suggest that people did not read the associated article, which is about fitness and body image more than it is about obesity. (medscape.com)
  • As I delved further into the conversation about these covers, I saw people embracing the idea of promoting different-sized bodies. (medscape.com)
  • Unrealistic images in the media are associated with negative self-image and disordered eating , so perhaps embracing the shapes of real people may help us all have healthier attitudes toward our bodies. (medscape.com)