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Monday, October, 19, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Weight Management And Weight Loss

Definition

Weight management means keeping your body weight at a healthy level.


Information

Regular exercise and a healthy diet are a must when it comes to controlling your weight. A weight management plan depends on whether you are overweight or underweight.

An easy way to determine your own desirable body weight is to use the following formula:

  • Women: 100 pounds for the first 5 feet of height plus 5 pounds for each additional inch.
  • Men: 106 pounds of body weight ...
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Expert & Community Posts

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The Dietician: Part I
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...pulled out the BMI chart. I've read a lot about the body mass index and how it unfairly... Read more »

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Exercise and Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...weight. They studied people between 50 and 60 with a body mass index between 23 and 30. This... Read more »

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What is Obesity?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...physical fitness blogs, I discussed the all important "body mass index" or BMI. Basically, this... Read more »

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February 10: Eat Breakfast Everyday
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...breakfast.  All of which add up to higher unhealthy body mass index (BMI).   Keep it... Read more »

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Obesity, Thinness: Often Shared
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...neighbors, etc.) over three decades. They compared body mass index changes among members of... Read more »

Health Guide

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...obese patients has been underreported. A second study presented at the meeting reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus... Read more »
Heart Disease Introduction
...factors are used to determine whether or not a person is overweight toa degree thatthreatens their health:Body mass index (BMI) (a measure of body fat)Waist circumferenceWaist-hip... Read more »
Weight Control and Diet: Highlights
...acids called ketones in her blood, a condition called ketoacidosis.About ObesityObesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over. It accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the United... Read more »
Endometriosis: Highlights
...heavier body type may protect against it. Women who are diagnosed with endometriosis tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI). They also tend to have had a leaner physique during their... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Heartburn: Highlights
...of GERD symptoms among obese patients has been underreported. A second study reported that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk for cancer of the esophagus (esophageal... Read more »

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