Body mass index
The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a heuristic proxy for human body fat based on an individual's weight and height.
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Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight - Reuters
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 Updated News | Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight Reuters Pre-pregnancy weight also mattered. The researchers measured that in terms of body mass index (BMI), a measure of kilos per meter squared. For every one-point increase in pre-pregnancy BMI, the odds of a big baby rose by 16 percent. It can be safe - and beneficial - to diet while pregnant Effect of maternal weight, adipokines, glucose intolerance and lipids on ... |
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New Study: Weight to Height Ratio Beats Out BMI - WROC-TV
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New Study: Weight to Height Ratio Beats Out BMI WROC-TV A new study says waist-to-height ratio is a better way to determine if someone is overweight or at risk for weight-related health issues. Right now doctors rely on the body mass index to determine who is overweight. Obesity is a serious problem in ... |
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Top 10 things to know about obesity - Canada.com
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