• We conducted a pilot project that relied on the principles of community engagement and translational research to help nonprofit organizations, health practitioners, and researchers coordinate efforts to translate evidence-based practices to prevent childhood obesity in the community (12-14). (cdc.gov)
  • Some of the methods of evaluating whether we are being effective in our fight against obesity. (homeworkmules.com)
  • The patient's body surface area can be estimated in several ways: by nomogram using height and weight (most accurate), by Mosteller's formula using height and weight or on the basis of weight alone (least accurate). (descarga.nu)
  • This device is made up inside a vertical iron wheel fixed to a 30 cm-high support on a metal bench placed at a distance of 10 cm from your patient's body. (health-ground.com)
  • Solution for The total body surface area, or BSA, of a human is difficult to calculate. (descarga.nu)
  • There are several ways to calculate body composition. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Energy and macronutrients estimations were calculated, and weight and height were measured to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). (scirp.org)
  • The BMI is not taking into account in the framework of the Dukan method because beyond your wieght and height parameters, the history of your weight throughout your lifetime is taken into account and used to calculate your True Weight in order to adjust your weight loss goal according to your personal situation. (dukandiaet.com)
  • W. Ahmed, W. Al-Murrani and G. Rees, "Underreporting of Energy Intake in Iraqi People Living in the UK According to Body Weight," Food and Nutrition Sciences , Vol. 3 No. 3, 2012, pp. 317-321. (scirp.org)
  • H. A. Park, J. S. Lee and L. H. Kuller, "Underreporting of Dietary Intake by Body Mass Index in Premenopausal Women Participating in the Healthy Women Study," Nutrition Research and Practice, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2007, pp. 231-236. (scirp.org)
  • R. Ballard-Barbash, I. Graubard, S. M. Krebs Smith, A. Schatzkin and F. E. Thompson, "Contribution of Dieting to the Inverse Association between Energy Intake and Body Mass Index," European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 50, 1996, pp. 98-106. (scirp.org)
  • The assessment measured CV health factors: body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose and cholesterol, blood pressure, fruit/vegetable (F/V) intake, physical activity (PA), and smoking. (elsevierpure.com)
  • This study presents and validates a method for improving accuracy when measuring food and nutrient intake of individuals in rural areas. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bland Altman analysis showed that differences between both methods were random and did not exhibit any systematic bias over levels of food and nutrient intake, with acceptable 95% limits of agreement. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The method is suitable for assessing dietary intake among rural populations in developing countries. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All methods used to assess self-reported daily dietary intake have several limitations in terms of the accuracy of the portion size estimation [ 1 , 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods: We conducted the Washington, D.C. CV Health and Needs Assessment in predominantly African-American churches in city wards 5, 7, and 8 with the lowest socioeconomic status based on community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Improvement of traditional methods for dietary assessment is necessary, especially in rural areas where it is more difficult to succeed with self-reporting methods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • One approach is to use the dietary assessment methods which can identify any nutritional deficiencies by measuring the food consumption of individuals [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To improve the accuracy of dietary assessment methods and overcome their limitations it is recommended to make the existing techniques more sensitive to community specifics by using multiple measurement methods [ 3 ], as there is a large variation from community to community with respect to staple foods, their preparation and dietary habits in general. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In adults, the Wallace rule of nines can be used to determine the total percentage of area burned for each major section of the body. (descarga.nu)
  • In addition, a proper control of gestational weight gain would improve the outcomes in mothers with high pre-gestational body mass index (BMI). (mdpi.com)
  • They can represent a large part of the, Linda P. Case MS, ... Melody Foess Raasch DVM, in, Canine and Feline Nutrition (Third Edition), Dogs of the small and toy breeds have higher energy requirements per unit of body weight than do the large and giant breeds. (descarga.nu)
  • Almost every home has a body weight scale, but that won't tell you if your weight is fat or muscle. (qualityhealth.com)
  • In its essence the 'Pilates method' is a series of exercises which use the body's own weight and resistance. (weightlosshelpandtips.net)
  • The little research that has been carried out does suggest that Pilates exercises can help to lower the Body Mass Index (BMI)and achieve weight loss. (weightlosshelpandtips.net)
  • Acupuncture is a Chinese medical treatment that involves insertion of very fine metal needles into specific areas of the body and has been shown to be efficacious for weight loss in non-PCOS populations. (edu.au)
  • Methods: This prospective three-arm open label parallel randomised controlled trial will assess feasibility and acceptability of acupuncture and/or AEA for weight loss in women with PCOS. (edu.au)
  • The following measurements were made on all subjects before and after 12 wk of training: weight, percent body fat, peak oxygen consumption (VO(2peak)), isokinetic peak torque and average power produced during single-leg flexion and extension at 60 and 180 degrees.s, one-repetition maximum (1RM) leg press, 1RM bench press, vertical jump height, and calculated jump power. (nih.gov)
  • Measurements of body delivery system, potential for changes in weight, body mass index (BMI) and blood patients' lifestyle to improve outcomes, the pressure were undertaken in accordance availability of clinical and other expertise to with National Health and Nutrition Ex- develop the programme and the consider- amination Survey (NHANES) procedures able impact of the disease on the burden of [11]. (who.int)
  • Body Mass index (BMI) is the theoretical evaluation of your health and weight specifically for your build. (dukandiaet.com)
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indirect way to assess body fat and is calculated by dividing weight by height squared (1). (txpeds.org)
  • able to continuously improve the quality of diabetes programmes at the community level based on principles of chronic disease management [3-8]. (who.int)
  • The maximum carotid artery stenosis on the right or left and the expansion index in patients of both groups did not change significantly during treatment. (frontiersin.org)
  • To simplify calculations, the palmar method is often described as representing 1% of the patients totally body surface area. (descarga.nu)
  • Primary outcomes of the study are feasibility and acceptability of trial methods as determined by recruitment and retention rates, adherence, acceptability, credibility, and safety. (edu.au)
  • Patient outcomes, including physical component score of the short form-12 survey (PCS-12), mental component score of the short form-12 survey (MCS-12), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), were identified and compared between groups using univariate and multivariate analysis. (ijssurgery.com)
  • To identify general structure and secular trend of dietary patterns during each waves, principle component analysis (PCA) and K-mean cluster analysis were used, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Principal component analysis (PCA) is one of the most commonly used approach to derive dietary patterns, which is based on data reduction methods and provide a more complete picture of diets for the study population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Systemic uric acid concentrations are influenced by dietary levels of purine rich foods, body mass index (BMI), and cardiometabolic risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high density lipoprotein (HDL), triglyceride levels and fasting blood glucose. (salimetrics.com)
  • Materials and Methods Diabetic individuals who applied to the Endocrine and Internal Medicine Clinic were included in this cross-sectional study. (thieme-connect.com)
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS: Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) followed by reperfusion in order to trigger cerebral I/R injury. (bvsalud.org)
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS: C57BL/6 mice were employed to establish Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress (CUMS) models. (bvsalud.org)
  • The randomization of participants was through simple randomization method. (usp.br)
  • Three focus discussion groups tein (HDL) cholesterol was measured using were formed, each of 5-6 participants, led a direct enzymatic method and low-density by a facilitator. (who.int)
  • METHODS Sampling We recruited focus group participants from among parents of children seen for well-child care at any of the 14 practices of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (HVMA) a multi-specialty practice group in eastern Massachusetts. (researchatlanta.org)
  • Unwillingness to have children and use effective methods of contraception up to three months after completion of vaccination (all participants). (irct.ir)
  • Specifically, HRV provides a noninvasive and objective method for assessing cardiovagal function and may be derived from electrocardiogram recordings [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 5 Each objective requires specific methods and tools for conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. (bmj.com)
  • Background information on the procedures, survey components, questionnaires, examination and laboratory methods, and statistical analysis guidelines is available on the NHANES III Reference Manuals and Reports (CD-ROM). (cdc.gov)
  • In one study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), fitness level, regardless of body mass index (BMI), was the strongest predictor of mortality risk. (qualityhealth.com)
  • One of the main reasons is because there are actually so many different techniques/methods and variety of exercises it makes hard to test all of them in a study. (weightlosshelpandtips.net)
  • This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, and all methods were approved by the Mater Children's Hospital and Children's Health Queensland institutional human research ethics committee before commencement of the study. (thoracickey.com)
  • In this study we applied principles of the positive outlier approach to identify perceptions successful strategies and preferences among families of children who have succeeded where many others have not to change their health behaviors improve their body mass index (BMI) and develop resilience in the context of adverse built and social environments. (researchatlanta.org)
  • Method Twenty female individuals with a medical analysis of lymphedema resulting from the surgical treatment of breast malignancy and subsequent radiotherapy and chemotherapy were enrolled in this study. (health-ground.com)
  • The Natural Experiments in Translation for Diabetes (NEXT-D) study provides a unique opportunity for KPNC researchers and operations leaders, partnering together using participatory research principles (21), to evaluate the effect of health-plan-based diabetes prevention programs on populations at high risk for developing the disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The specificity of training principle predicts that combining resistance and endurance training (concurrent training) could interfere with the maximum development of strength and endurance capacity that results from either type of training alone. (nih.gov)
  • Based upon the principle of a strain gauge sensor (i.e., the resistance of a conductor is increased when the area of the conductor is increased) [ 2 ], thoracic expansion and contraction cause size differentials that induce changes in capacitance because of resultant changes in impedance (opposition of a circuit to electrical flow). (cdc.gov)
  • We then matched critically ill COVID-19 cases with controls that exhibited mild or no symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection in order to identify disease-causing traits by applying causal inference methods. (medrxiv.org)
  • In general, antioxidants are critical in minimizing the systemic physiological stress of free-radical oxygen species on the body preventing a condition known as Oxidative Stress. (salimetrics.com)
  • Homeostasis is defined as the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment for cells by closely regulating various critical variables such as pH or acid base balance, oxygen tension, blood glucose concentration and body temperature. (eipiruletasalmeria.com)
  • Here are seven principles of rehabilitation, which can be remembered by the mnemonic: ATC IS IT. (eipiruletasalmeria.com)
  • Myolymphokinetic exercises cause muscle motions that increase veno-lymphatic return which, in turn, leads to a reduction in the volume of the lymphedema8 however for these exercises to be effective they must comply with biomechanical principles.21 Frequently the increase in volume of the affected limb reduces the amplitude of motions, increases the body mass index and makes exercising, and consequently rehabilitation of the limb, more challenging. (health-ground.com)
  • Predictor set 1 were sourced from the existing, internationally validated Monash GDM model: GDM history, body mass index, ethnicity, age, family history of diabetes, and past poor obstetric history. (edu.au)
  • We outline our plans to use quasi-experimental methods to evaluate 2 such programs focused on diabetes prevention: a Wellness Coaching program and a postpartum glucose screening and diabetes prevention program for women with GDM. (cdc.gov)
  • The skin-fold method is routinely done at gyms and health centers, according to VanBeber who emphasizes the importance of having it done by a properly trained tester. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Methods: A supervised machine learning predictive analysis was performed on data from routine antenatal care at a large health service network from January 2016 to June 2021. (edu.au)
  • The ability of hepatocytes to metabolize galactose depends on total functioning liver mass and blood flow through the liver [ 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Nevertheless, the success of the method depends on the subject's memory, the ability of the subject to conduct accurate estimates of portion sizes consumed, and the persistence of the interviewer [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Women will be randomly allocated to receive one of three treatments for 12 weeks duration: body electro-acupuncture + lifestyle interventions, AEA + lifestyle interventions, or lifestyle interventions alone. (edu.au)
  • External==== Medicated oils are retained over particular body part for a specific duration. (carakasamhitaonline.com)
  • 1983. Mass spectrometric methods in structural analysis of some vesicants. (cdc.gov)
  • A 43-year-old woman who had second-degree chemical burns to 9% of the total body surface area after cutaneous contact with cresol developed acute oliguric kidney insufficiency and required hemodialysis [14]. (descarga.nu)
  • Beyond our findings, the analysis serves as a proof of principle for how upcoming biomedical datasets can be used to learn about selection effects in contemporary humans. (biorxiv.org)
  • However, one of the principles in which Pilates exercises are based on is precision and this is for a reason. (weightlosshelpandtips.net)
  • The galactose single-point (GSP) test assesses functioning liver mass by measuring the galactose concentration in the blood 1 hour after its administration. (hindawi.com)
  • In principle, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) could shortcut the clinical evidence needed to repurpose drugs - the use of an existing drug for a new indication. (medrxiv.org)
  • It is called the "Food photography 24-h recall method" (FP 24-hR) and is a modified 24-h recall with the addition of a digital food photography record and a photo atlas. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Percent body fat was significantly decreased in the ET and CT groups. (nih.gov)
  • We will enrol 39 women from the community aged between 18 and 45 years, with physician diagnosis of PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria: body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40 kg/m2. (edu.au)
  • the method is quick and economical, it can be used equally well with both literate and illiterate subjects, and the respondent burden is small. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Nutrient intakes calculated with data from both methods showed small differences from -0.90% (vitamin C) to -5.98% (fat). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the painless procedure, magnetic strips are placed on the feet or hands and a small device is waved over the body. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Methods Rather than focusing on the genetics of the disease, we looked for disease-causing traits by searching for significant differences in 33 blood cell types, 30 blood biochemistries, and body mass index between an infectious disease phenotype and healthy controls. (medrxiv.org)
  • Long considered the gold standard, underwater or hydrostatic weighing is a method of body composition analysis done while a person is submerged in a tank of water. (qualityhealth.com)
  • non-IR n = 19, IR n = 16) and 34 non-OW youth (body mass index standard deviation score 0.1 ± 0.7). (thoracickey.com)
  • Bacteriological quality of the samples was assessed by following the standard microbiological methods. (scirp.org)
  • Bioeletrical Impedance Analysis (also known as B.I.A) is a method that tests the conductivity of the body. (qualityhealth.com)
  • In theory, it teaches the body how to use its own mechanisms to recruit the 'core' muscles throughout the body. (weightlosshelpandtips.net)