MRI Scans Reveal Potential Brain Damage in Children with Obesity Childhood obesity not only poses risks to physical health but also leaves destructive traces in the brain, according to a study utilizing MRI scans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately one in five children in the United States is obese, …
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CDC Updates Tool to Aid Childhood Obesity Treatment The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced broader growth charts to assist in the treatment of children with severe obesity. Childhood obesity is a significant and escalating issue in the United States, affecting nearly 20% of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19. The …
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Body Mass Index: Shifting Focus to Comprehensive Health Assessment Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a standard measure of health by medical professionals. However, recent policy changes by the American Medical Association (AMA) and England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) have cautioned against relying solely on BMI for clinical …
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Doctors Urged to Move Beyond BMI Alone as a Health Measure The body mass index (BMI), a measurement developed by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet, has become widely used as a screening tool for obesity. However, its significance and limitations as a measure of individual health risk are being questioned. The American Medical Association (AMA) has …
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Unveiling BMI: The Untold Story of Body Measurement Do you cringe at the mere mention of BMI? Well, you’re not alone. Body Mass Index, or BMI, has become a controversial topic that elicits mixed feelings. Originally intended as a basic gauge of body fat based on height and weight, BMI has faced its fair share …
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The BMI of Professional Cyclists Teeters on the Edge of Health Professional cycling is an intense sport that demands peak physical performance from its athletes. One of the ways that performance is measured is through body mass index (BMI), a metric that takes into account a person’s weight and height to determine their body fat …
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Daughters have a higher risk of becoming overweight Daughters have a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese than sons if their mother is overweight or obese, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Open. The study, which analyzed data from over 16,000 parent-child pairs, found that daughters whose mothers were overweight …
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Cutting out carbohydrates Welcome to my blog about losing weight and eating healthier. I’ve been trying to eat healthier by cutting out carbohydrates in the morning, but I’ve been struggling with intense hunger in the mornings. Despite my best efforts, I can’t seem to shake the feeling of hunger. For lunch, I’ve been having two …
Our BMI or English proficiency now determines our position on the social ladder A publication by the SCP (Social and Cultural Planning Office of the Netherlands) that highlights how factors such as body mass index (BMI) and English language proficiency can impact an individual’s social status. The article discusses how traditionally, socio-economic status (SES) has …
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One week later:some challenges Welcome to my blog about losing weight and eating healthier. After a few days of getting back on track with my diet, I faced some challenges along the way. First, it was Easter, and I couldn’t resist the temptations of the festive treats, which caused my healthy eating plan to take …