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Monday, October, 19, 2009

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Study: Weight bias as common as racial discrimination

October 03, 2008
A study from Yale University suggests that weight discrimination is more common than discrimination based on sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. In fact, it's as common as racial discrimination--particularly for women. Researchers found that most men do not begin experiencing weight discrimination until their body mass index (BMI) reaches 35, while women reported bias when their BMI reached 27. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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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Are You at Risk for Developing Heart Disease?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...current health status would be to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). You can work out your... 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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Attitude Adjustments, Weights, And Sealed Goals for 2008
By Pat Shannon , Health Expert

...reducing my cholesterol, hypertension, weight, and body mass index. I just did my full body... 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

How to Use This Site
...working on and interested in obesity. Let our experts guide you through this experience. Find out your body mass index, find out health complications, learn about prevention and weight loss and... Read more »
Taking Responsibility for your Weight
...high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (cholesterol of 252) and extreme obesity (5 feet tall, 190 lbs, body mass index of 37.1; fyi, normal BMI is up to 25, overweight is up to 30, and extreme... Read more »
Prevent Heart Attack, Follow these Guidelines
...trans-fatty acids. Quit Smoking. Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke. Maintain Weight. Aim for a BMI (body mass index) of 18.5 to 24.9. Taking Aspirin. People whose risk for heart disease... Read more »
Questions for your Cardiologist: Heart Questions to Ask your Doctor
...to lose? What is the target goal for me to get to an ideal weight for my height and size? What is my body mass index? What body mass index would be appropriate for my size, shape and age? Can you... 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 »

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