Significance of Body mass index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used measure of body fat based on height and weight. Calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, it classifies individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. BMI helps assess obesity, nutritional status, and associated health risks across various populations, including adults, children, and specific groups like pregnant women or cancer patients. It's also used to evaluate the impact of interventions and lifestyle factors on weight.
Synonyms: Bmi, Weight-to-height ratio, Body weight index, Quetelet index
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Hindu concept of 'Body mass index'
In Hinduism, Body Mass Index (BMI) is a key metric using height and weight to assess obesity and nutritional status. It's used to categorize weight, evaluate health risks, and monitor the impact of interventions like yoga.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Body mass index (BMI) and psoriasis are strongly correlated, and weight reduction is suggested in obese patients.[1] (2) A between 18.5 and 25 kg/m 2 is considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be normal weight.[2] (3) Body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the study compares the BMI of patients in the Vedistry Arjuna + Tablet and Simvastatin groups.[3] (4) It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.[4] (5) The body mass index (BMI) is used to assess overweight and obesity, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, as outlined in the text.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) There was improvement in this which was reported to be 1.81%. The relief is statistically highly significant.[6] (2) This is also known as BMI; in 2010, experts summarized that the age-adjusted proportion of healthy adults decreased while the proportion of obese adults increased.[7] (3) This is also known as B.M.I., and it is used as a physical parameter in the study to assess obesity in the subjects.[8] (4) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to classify weight status.[9] (5) It was one of the anthropometric parameters measured in a SKY group at high altitude.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This is one of the body measurements used to assess the effect of the treatment on patients, and the study showed a statistically significant change in the BMI.[11] (2) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, which is used to assess the effects of treatments on body composition and overall health status.[12] (3) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the study presents the effect of the treatment on the BMI of the patients.[13] (4) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and saffron administration has been linked to a decrease in this index.[14]
The concept of Body mass index in scientific sources
Body mass index (BMI) is a key metric calculated from weight and height. It categorizes individuals into weight classes (underweight to obese), assessing body fat and health risks like cardiovascular issues and diabetes, and is used in diverse studies.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) A measure derived from a person's weight and height used to assess body fatness, which has been followed over an extended period to observe its relationship with shrinkage of the brain structure.[15] (2) Body mass index, alongside obesity, was examined for its effect on the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 through a systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing data from multiple published studies.[16] (3) Body mass index, or BMI, was utilized as a primary categorization tool for participants, employing World Health Organisation cut-off values to classify subjects as overweight (25–29.9 kg/m2) or obese (≥ 30 kg/m2), with special values used for Asian populations.[17] (4) Body mass index, calculated from height and weight measurements, was estimated in kg/m² and served as a continuous variable for assessing obesity status and controlling for its confounding effect on hypertension risk.[18] (5) This is a measurement used to estimate body fat based on height and weight, and it was one of the specific indicators of risk that showed improvement after sedentary time was broken up.[19]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The average body mass index of the valid participants was calculated to be 20.67 with a standard deviation of 2.963, reflecting a generally healthy weight range for the group studied.[20] (2) A measure calculated from height and weight, used to categorize individuals' weight status.[21] (3) It is used to categorize participants into underweight, normal, overweight, and obese groups, and is analyzed in relation to sleep and well-being scores.[22] (4) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a secondary anthropometric attribute calculated from height and weight, used as a measure of human health, and it is observed to have increased in the Slovak population.[23] (5) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, which some studies suggest is increased by part-time farming due to increased food consumption expenditure.[24]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) It is calculated using weight and height, and was measured for all subjects, but showed no significant difference between patients and healthy individuals.[25] (2) A measure of body fat that was controlled for in the discovery phase of the study.[26] (3) A measurement of patients recorded by the nutritionist during the data gathering process.[27] (4) BMI, is calculated using a person's height and weight, and it is used to classify individuals and assess their weight status, which may be linked to health outcomes.[28] (5) This is a measure of body fat, and it was assessed as a potential factor.[29]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This measurement, expressed in kilograms per square meter, is one of the standard variables utilized in the construction of risk calculators that deliberately omit the need for laboratory-derived serum cholesterol measurements.[30] (2) Body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the study assessed the BMI of participants to determine nutritional status.[31] (3) Maintaining a BMI within the normal range (18.5-24.9 kg/m²) is recommended for overall health and to prevent bone loss.[32] (4) Body mass index greater than 30 kg/m^2 is a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency in obese adults and children, necessitating screening and potential supplementation to maintain adequate vitamin D levels.[33] (5) The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with an increased body mass index and medical conditions such as gout, thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus.[34]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) A measure calculated using weight and height, graded as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese, and assessed for its association with mild cognitive issues.[35] (2) It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.[36] (3) The calculation of weight and height in order to assess participants health.[37] (4) This measure was calculated, classifying participants as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese.[38] (5) It is calculated from weight and height measurements. Participants removed clothing and stepped onto a calibrated digital scale for weight measurement.[39]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to categorize individuals and may be an exclusion criterion in medical studies.[40] (2) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and it was found to have a significant negative correlation with the International Index of Erectile Function score.[41] (3) The initial and final body weight and height measurements were recorded according to this and lee index of obesity formulae (LIO) on days 1 and 40.[42] (4) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to stratify data when analyzing medication effectiveness and safety.[43] (5) Yacon syrup significantly reduces the body mass index in women.[44]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This index was normally distributed for the cases and controls, with some cases being slightly underweight or obese.[45] (2) A measure of body fat based on height and weight.[46] (3) It is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate body fat and assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.[47] (4) The text utilizes this measurement, often abbreviated as BMI, to assess the weight status of individuals, categorizing them as normal weight, overweight, or obese, which is relevant to the study's focus on obesity.[48] (5) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to assess nutritional status, and categorized to examine its relationship with the prevalence of the coronavirus infection in the studied population.[49]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Higher measurements of this were found to be associated with a lower likelihood of injury in a study. This finding might be related to the high proportion of contact injuries in the sport.[50] (2) It is related to abdominal muscle activity, and relationships between it, age, and muscle activity were explored in the study.[51] (3) Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the systematic review acknowledges BMI as an intrinsic factor that may or may not be associated with return to sport post ACL reconstruction.[52] (4) Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from participants' weight and height measurements, providing a general indication of body composition and potential health risks.[53] (5) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, with associations between body mass index, chronic illness, and well-being being explored.[54]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Physical examinations included blood pressure and height and weight measurements for this calculations, and the median for the study was 24.1 kg/m2.[55] (2) Body mass index is a measurement used in this study to compare the weight categories of black South African women, with HIV-uninfected women showing a statistically significant number in the overweight/obese category compared to the normal weight category.[56] (3) It is an important factor in determining health status. A significant portion of the participants were underweight according to classifications.[57] (4) The app also provides information on this and a daily step and calorie counter to improve interest and adherence to the app.[58] (5) It is a measurement used to assess whether nutritional support is required, along with history, weight, height, and mid-upper arm circumference.[59]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to assess the physical characteristics of participants.[60] (2) It is an index that measures body fat based on height and weight, and it is used to categorize individuals as normal weight, overweight, or obese, influencing medical management.[61] (3) Two weeks after Ramadan fasting, the authors noticed a small fall in this.[62] (4) It is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to classify individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.[63] (5) Approximately a quarter of the participants had this over 30, indicating obesity.[64]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) Was an exclusion criteria if it was less than or equal to 17.9kg/m 2 because of the potential confounder of concurrent illness, impacting the selection of participants for the study.[65] (2) Body mass index was used as an exclusion criteria where exclusion criteria included a body mass index less than or equal to 17.9kg/m 2 because of the potential confounder of concurrent illness.[66] (3) Body mass index, known as BMI, is used in comparative studies, though WHR is considered a more sensitive indicator of central obesity compared to WC and BMI.[67] (4) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and the study showed that children completing the intervention experienced a reduction in this metric.[68] (5) This is a calculation that uses a person's height and weight to estimate body fat, and is used to categorize individuals into weight ranges, indicating potential health risks.[69]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The body mass index is not a good indicator of cardiovascular mortality, but abdominal adiposity is, as indicated in the text.[70]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. There was no significant difference in this measurement between patients who used substances and those who did not.[71] (2) The patient had a BMI of 30 kg/m2 and a scar from previous herpes zoster over her right forehead.[72] (3) Body mass index was calculated from weight and height measurements and categorized to assess levels of obesity, with values below 25 considered normal, 25.0–29.9 as overweight, and 30 or above as obese.[73] (4) The body mass index, or the Quetelet Index, was used to determine the nutritional status across the intervals of treatment follow-up, providing a reliable measure of body proportions and composition, as well as thinness or undernutrition.[74] (5) This is a measure used to define obesity, calculated from weight in kilograms and height in meters, and is universally used to classify individuals' weight status.[75]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, collected as a clinical parameter.[76] (2) Body Mass Index (BMI) is among the factors that have been described as influencing the variation in anticoagulation response to warfarin.[77] (3) Body Mass Index (BMI) was recorded for all patients prior to the anesthesia procedure.[78] (4) A measurement that is linked to proteinuria, glomerulopathy, diabetic nephropathy, and renal failure.[79] (5) A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used in the study to assess the nutritional status of cancer patients, showing improvement with the formula.[80]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Body mass index was calculated based on weight and height measurements, and a higher proportion of Indian children were found to be overweight or obese.[81]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Body mass index is studied in relation to cardiovascular risk factors in Pacific Island Polynesians and Europeans in New Zealand.[82] (2) A measure that improved significantly post-intervention in the study participants.[83]