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2. Body mass index - Wikipedia

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   Human body weight. Body mass index ( BMI) is a value derived from the mass ( weight) and height of a person. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is expressed in units of kg/m 2, resulting from mass in kilograms (kg) and height in metres (m). The BMI may be determined first by measuring its ...

3. Human body weight - Wikipedia

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   Excess or reduced body weight is regarded as an indicator of determining a person's health, with body volume measurement providing an extra dimension by calculating the distribution of body weight. Average adult human weight varies by continent, from about 60 kg (130 lb) in Asia and Africa to about 80 kg (180 lb) in North America, with men on ...

4. Weight management - Wikipedia

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   Nutrition is an important part of maintaining a healthy body weight. Weight management refers to behaviors, techniques, and physiological processes that contribute to a person's ability to attain and maintain a healthy weight. [1] [2] Most weight management techniques encompass long-term lifestyle strategies that promote healthy eating and ...

5. Waist-to-height ratio - Wikipedia

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   Social aspects. v. t. e. A person's waist-to-height ratio ( WHtR ), occasionally written WtHR or called waist-to-stature ratio ( WSR ), is defined as their waist circumference divided by their height, both measured in the same units. It is used as a predictor of obesity-related cardiovascular disease. The WHtR is a measure of the distribution ...

6. Dietitian shares 30 healthy snack ideas for weight loss - AOL

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   Studies show that a reduced-calorie diet that includes almonds is helpful for both weight loss and heart health. Combine 1 ounce of almonds with 1 cup of air-popped popcorn for a super portable snack.

7. Body fat percentage - Wikipedia

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   The body fat percentage ( BFP) of a human or other living being is the total mass of fat divided by total body mass, multiplied by 100; body fat includes essential body fat and storage body fat. Essential body fat is necessary to maintain life and reproductive functions. The percentage of essential body fat for women is greater than that for ...