Body Mass Index - New Research (Hardcover, New)

The Federal guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults have defined 'overweight' as a body mass index value between 25 and 29.9; and 'obesity' as a body mass index value greater than or equal to 30. BMI is a ratio between weight and height. It is a mathematical formula that correlates with body fat, used to evaluate if a person is at an unhealthy weight (given a certain height). BMI value is more useful for predicting health risks than the weight alone (for adults ages 18 and up). Individuals with high BMI's are at increased risk of developing certain diseases, including: Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Dyslipidemia, Adult-Onset Diabetes (Type II), Sleep Apnea, Osteoarthritis, Female Infertility, and other Conditions, including: idiopathic intracranial hypertension lower extremity venous stasis disease, gastroesophageal reflux and urinary stress incontinence. This new book gathers research from around the world in the critical field of obesity research and its effects.

General

Imprint:	Nova Biomedical Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	July 2005
Editors:	Linda A Ferrera
Dimensions:	180 x 260 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	250
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59454-282-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > Eating disorders & therapy Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition
LSN:	1-59454-282-1
Barcode:	9781594542824

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