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Monday, October, 19, 2009

What Is The Formula Used To Calculate Bmi

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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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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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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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 »
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 »
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 »
Menstrual Disorders: Highlights
...years old)Younger age (less than 12 years old) at first menstruationLonger and heavier periodsLower body mass index (less body fat)SmokingNever having childrenHistory of pelvic inflammatory... Read more »

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