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Body Mass Index (BMI) by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm

1 Comment Body Mass Index Calculator: Obesity is determined by measuring body weight and fat. There are different ways of calculating body fat. Body mass index (BMI) is one... be applied to both men and women. BMI is calculated as the ratio of the weight in Kg and height in square metre. Guidelines define overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9 kg/square Read on »

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) And Body Fat by Mark D. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:34pm

1 Comment Many people are confused about what Body Mass Index (BMI) means as it relates to body fat. Keep in mind that it is just one tool to use when you are looking at your health. Scientists use BMI as a research tool to make objective comparisons as to how fat a person is. A person with a BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight and a BMI over Read on »

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator by Deni P. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 10:03am

1 Comment Body Mass Index (BMI) is used for a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and can be a good measurement of your current fitness level. Enter your height and weight below to calculate where your BMI currently sits. BMI is one of the mose efficient determinents when extra pounds may mean higher health risks. The higher the BMI Read on »

Watch Your Weight and Know Your Body Mass Index (BMI) by Korkut V. Posted Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:04pm From the Calorie Control Council website: Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the ways to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks. BMI is a measure which... or other health professional before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program. Obviously, the Body Mass Index is not the end-all-be-all for your health status, but it can Read on »

Athletes and Body Mass Index (BMI) by RxBlogger Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:34pm Many people are confused about what Body Mass Index (BMI) means as it relates to body fat. Keep in mind that it is just one tool to use when you are looking at your health. Scientists use BMI as a research tool to make objective comparisons as to how fat a person is. A person with a BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight and a BMI over 30 Read on »

'Body mass index (BMI)' in Canadian population - McMaster study by Anita and Stephen .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 4:35pm In the first study to compare self-reported and measured body mass index (BMI) in the Canadian population as a whole, McMaster University researchers show that the prevalence of obesity—based on measured BMI—is 3.0%. In comparison, self-reported estimates of BMI put the prevalence of obesity at 15.6%. This difference (7.4%) has major implications for public Read on »

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. ... by Shelley .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 4:37pm BMI stands for Body Mass Index. What the BMI weight loss calculator does is that it shows the relationship between a person’s height and weight. BMI weight loss..., women who breastfeed, body builders, competitive athletes, and those who are chronically ill. Since the BMI weight loss calculator does not take into account your bodily Read on »

4 Month Old Baby Gets Rejected for Pre-Existing Condition With Health Insurance – Obesity at 17# – Case of Bad Algorithms by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Mon 12 Oct 2009 10:01pm . Rocky Mountain Health Plans said Monday it will no longer consider obesity a "pre-existing condition" barring coverage for hefty infants. The change comes after the insurer turned down a Grand Junction 4-month-old who weighs about 17 pounds. The insurer deemed Alex Lange obese and said the infant didn't qualify for coverage. Fat baby can get coverage Read on »

Baby Denied Medical Coverage–The Pre-Existing Condition Algorithm Complicated by So Called Insufficient Coding - Aetna by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Sun 17 Oct 2010 12:00pm This comes right back around to what I have been saying for 2 years again, it’s those algorithms and the general public does not understand this and this story below goes... weeks. The other baby, Ki sleigh, was born with serious heart problems. But Barnes is angry because her insurance company, Aetna, held up paying thousands of dollars Read on »

BODY MASS INDEX by charakadas Patient Expert

Posted Thu 07 May 2009 9:22pm What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated from a child's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat for most children and adolescents. Your child's pediatrician should assess BMI at each well visit beginning at age two.For children and adolescents, BMI is age- and sex-specific and is often referred to as BMI-for-age. After BMI Read on »