All posts with subject: bmi
Friday, February 26, 2010
We’re helping the first lady tackle childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious problem across our nation. Fortunately, help is coming, with the first lady herself joining the fight.
Michelle Obama was recently named honorary chair of the newly formed Partnership for a Healthier America. Founded by six leading foundations and [...]
Read full storyfiled in: Healthy Kids
subjects: bmi, childhood obesity, childrens-health, community service, community-health, exercise, first lady, healthy-habits, let's move, Michelle Obama, Obama, Partnership for a Healthier America
Thursday, January 14, 2010
What is BMI and how is it important to my child?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and it’s calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of health for most people, including children and teens.
Pediatrician Marla Abrolat, MD, says it is an important number that parents can use to gauge and help improve the health of [...]
Read full storyfiled in: Healthy Kids
subjects: bmi, childrens-health, exercise
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Study finds that the extremely obese and those underweight face higher risk of death
Your weight may increase your risk of death more than previously thought. A new study finds that being extremely obese or extremely underweight increases your risk of dying.
Being only slightly overweight eliminated much of that risk, say researchers, but don’t take that as an excuse to add extra [...]
Read full storyfiled in: State of Health
subjects: bmi, cholesterol, community-health, diabetes, high-blood-pressure, obesity, research-study
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Weight vs. height: Know your body mass
Calculating your body mass index (BMI) is a quick way to learn whether or not you’re at a healthy weight for your height. Maintaining your weight within a healthy range will help you avoid serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Calculate your BMI.
Read full storyfiled in: Exercise & Fitness
subjects: bmi, diabetes, health-programs, heart-attack, high-blood-pressure
