Using BMI to Measure Obesity

Published on May 22, 2009 by Technology Slice

BMI, or Body Mass Index, has become the norm when putting people into categories of healthy weight. BMI simply calculates a number according to height and weight and then categorizes the person as under weight, average, over weight or obese. BMI is used in large population studies. In other words, when you hear figures such [...]

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Reversing Weight Gain

Published on May 13, 2009 by Technology Slice

In most developed countries, most men and women are either over weight, or obese. This is largely due to the unhealthy lifestyles they live. High calorie, high fat diets, large amounts of food and a very sedentary lifestyle all help people gain large amounts of fat. How did we get here? Over time, due to [...]

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