scholarly journals Effect of Surya Namaskar with and Without Walking on Body Mass Index among College Girls with Premenstrual Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 316-318
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Material World ◽  
Physical Body ◽  
The People

Health is wealth. Keeping our body in good health is our duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. Science and technology have revolutionized the life style of mankind. Increased standard of living has brought great comfort to mankind. Along with this developments, the modern man becoming submerged in the material world with large number of problems and recurrent ailments. Stress and frustration and physical ailments have become common among the people in this world1 . Birth is not for being tortured by diseases and problems. Happiness is the birth-right and the nature of mankind. Health only can give the happiness. But the happiness of women is disturbed very much by the menstrual problems. Every Woman may become physically, mentally and emotionally healthy through Yoga. The practice of Yogasanas for physical body and Pranayama for mind through Surya Namaskar will bring a positive change in mind & body, which in turn make people free to enjoy a harmony, healthy and wealthy life.

Metformin treatment with or without life style changes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 (16) ◽  
pp. 628-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gyula Petrányi ◽  
Mária Zaoura-Petrányi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Treatment Period ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Glycaemic Index ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
Life Style Changes

Treatment with metformin three times 500 mg daily had been advised since 2002, to patients suffering from the polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosed by the Rotterdam criteria and who did not want to take contraceptive pills. More recently, life style changes have also been introduced to treatment recommendation: increased physical activity, low glycaemic index diet; also with calorie restriction for the obese patients. Aim: To assess the efficacy of the two treatment forms on clinical symptoms of the disease. Method: The metformin only historical control group (metformin monotherapy) consisted of 27 patients between the ages from 18 to 39 years (mean 29 years); to which was the age-matched metformin and life style changes group (triple basal therapy) of 29 patients compared. The following parameters were registered at the beginning and the end of a six-month treatment period: global acne score, Ferriman-Gallwey hirsutism score, body mass index, waist-to-hip circumference ratio, and menstrual cycles. Results: By the end of the treatment period, both acne and hirsutism scores improved significantly in both treatment groups (P<0.001); the improvements did not differ between them: acne 8.6±5.7 vs. 9.2±5.9 (P = 0.70); hirsutism 2.5±2.0 vs. 2.6±1.6 (P = 0.83). Body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio remained practically unchanged in the metformin only group: 0.26±1.0 kg/m2 (P = 0.21) and 0.001±0.02 (P = 0.71). Body mass index decreased in the triple therapy group by 0.91±1.1 kg/m2 (P<0.001); and waist-to-hip ratio by 0.019±0.03 (P<0.001). The decrease of the body mass index was more remarkable in overweight patients: 1.10±1.26 kg/m2 (P = 0.002) vs. 0.64±0.88 kg/m2 (P = 0.03) in lean patients. Recommendation on life style changes with metformin did not show further improvement of hyperandrogenic symptoms in comparison to metformin alone but the combined therapy diminished body size indexes. Conclusion: Authors recommend the triple basal treatment consisting of metformin, physical exercise and low glycaemic index diet to their patients with polycystic ovary syndrome for assessment of its long-term efficacy. Orv. Hetil., 2011, 152, 628–632.

Effect of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity on Body Mass Index Among the Students of University of Lahore

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health

Nutrition has fundamental role in the well-being of any individual. The intake of proper diet along with any kind of regular activity is essential for obtaining good health.

The Human Body in Britain: Past and Future

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roderick Floud
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
The Past ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Material Welfare

This chapter explores evidence on the changing shape of the British human body, in particular its height and weight, in order to shed light on the past and possibly future standard of living of the British population. It focuses on anthropometric measures (based on height, weight, and body mass index) that are employed as indicators of material welfare of the population.

scholarly journals Nutritional status assessment of the Polish Border Guards officers – Body Mass Index or Fat Mass Index?

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Anyzewska ◽  
Roman Lakomy ◽  
Tomasz Lepionka ◽  
Ewa Szarska ◽  
Ewelina Maculewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Mass Index ◽  
Status Assessment

AbstractIntroduction:Border Guards service requirements are very specific. Very good health and excellent psycho-physical condition are the main factors that determine effectiveness and reliability of designated tasks. Disorders of nutritional status, such as underweight, overweight or obesity not only impairs well-being, but also are health problem associated with limitation of possibilities to perform Border Guard's tasks and duties and can lead to earlier elimination from the service. The aim of the study was to assess nutritional status, using two indicators: Body Mass Index (BMI) and Fat Mass Index (FMI).Materials and methods:The study was carried out with participation of 259 Border Guards (64 women and 195 men), aged 38 ± 6; years of service: 12 ± 6. An electric bioimpedance method (TANITA MC-780) was used to determine body composition. Body Mass Index (BMI [kg/m2] = body mass [kg] / height2 [m2]) and Fat Mass Index FMI [kg/m2] = fat mass [kg] / height2 [m2]) were calculated for each of the participants.Results and discussion:Examined group of Polish Border Guards officers was characterized by a large variety of assessed anthropometric indicators. According to the BMI classification excess body mass was more often (p < 0.001) observed in men (68%) than in women (25%) and according to the FMI classification excess fat was also more often (p < 0.001) observed in men (55%) than in women (28%). BMI classification of overweight or obese was observed in 41 of participants with the normal FMI level. Fat percentage of women with normal BMI ranged from 11.6 to 33.5% and tat percentage of men with normal BMI ranged from 7.3 to 21.6%. There are difficulties in BMI interpretation in adults with increased physical activity. It seems more reasonable to assess correctness of nutritional status on the basis of an analyze of FMI value, as this indicator assesses degree of fatness, and not the entire body weight, which, in case of uniformed services usually is greater due to extensive muscle mass, which can increase BMI value. It is necessary to take educational activities in the field of health promotion of these people, with a focus on nutrition prevention of metabolic civilization diseases, as well as to motivate Border Guards officers to respect basic principles of proper nutrition to maintain proper body mass and fat mass.

Association of Obesity with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria at Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1087-1090
Author(s):  
Dilip Choudhary ◽  
Sabrina Yamu Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The People ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
High Incidence

Introduction: A frequent association between metabolic syndrome with chronic idiopathic urticaria has been suggested by many studies but thorough investigations about the influence of obesity and overweight on chronic spontaneous urticaria has not been done.  Objectives: To find out the association of obesity with chronic idiopathic urticaria.  Methodology: Patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria were assessed for the body weight, height, body mass index, age of disease onset and duration of the disease.  Results: A total of 151 patients were enrolled in the study and among them 64 % were females as compared to 26 % males. The age of the patients included ranged from 17 years to 77 years. Among the patients included in study, 69 % of the patients suffering from CIU were found to be overweight and obese. The body mass index of the patient included ranged from 16.7 to 34.2 with mean of 24.3+/-4.3.  Conclusion: There is a relatively high incidence of urticaria among the people who are obese and overweight. 

The impact of body mass index dynamics on survival of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15066-e15066
Author(s):  
Younak Choi ◽  
Do-Youn Oh ◽  
Tae-Yong Kim ◽  
Kyung-Hun Lee ◽  
Sae-Won Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Palliative Chemotherapy ◽  
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

e15066 Background: The obesity is increasing worldwide. High body mass index (BMI) is linked with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer (PC). However, in patients with advanced PC (APC), especially those are receiving palliative chemotherapy (the majority of all PC patients), the impact of BMI and its change during disease course on survival has not been fully investigated. Methods: Consecutive patients with APC were enrolled during years 2003-2010, all treated with palliative chemotherapy. The BMI measured at the point of starting the first cycle of palliative chemotherapy was called as “BMI at diagnosis”. “Pre-cancer weight” which means the weight in good health was the sum of “weight at diagnosis” and “weight loss at diagnosis” that the patients’ self- reported at the first visit. “Pre-cancer BMI” was calculated using pre-cancer weight. We got weight data measured at every visit during chemotherapy to investigate BMI change during chemotherapy period. Clinical characteristics and outcomes were analyzed. Results: A total of 425 patients were enrolled (median age, 60.1 years). At diagnosis of APC, the BMI distribution of patients was as follows: <18.5 (45, 10.6%); 18.5-19.9 (67, 15.8%); 20.0-22.4 (156, 36.7%); 22.5-24.9 (107, 25.2%); 25.0-29.9 (49, 11.5%); and ≥30.0 (1, 0.2%). Clinical characteristics were balanced across BMI groups. Median overall survival (OS) was 8.1 months (95% CI, 7.2-9.1). Pre-cancer BMI and BMI at diagnosis had no impact on OS (p = 0.488, p = 0.348, respectively), although patients at BMI range of 22.5-24.9 achieved the longest OS (9.9 months; 95% CI, 8.5-11.3). BMI loss at diagnosis (pre-cancer BMI minus BMI at the diagnosis) and BMI loss during chemotherapy (both stipulated as BMI change ≥1) were associated with shortened OS (HR, 1.300; p = 0.012 and HR, 1.367; p= 0.010, respectively). Conclusions: In patients with APC undergoing palliative chemotherapy, both declines in BMI at diagnosis of APC and during chemotherapy are more hazardous for OS than pre-cancer BMI or BMI at diagnosis itself as absolute values. Further research evaluating strategies to maintain BMI during chemotherapy in this setting is thus warranted.

scholarly journals Correlates of overweight and obesity among school going children of Himachal Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (05) ◽  
pp. 146-150
Author(s):  
Minakshi Chimanchod ◽  
Vijay Chaudhary ◽  
Abhimanyu Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Adult Obesity ◽  
Obese Children

Overweight and obesity are important determinants of health leading to adverse metabolic changes and increase the risk of non-communicable diseases. Following the increase in adult obesity, the proportion of overweight and obese children and adolescents has also been increasing. Erroneous life style and food habits are mainly responsible for rising graph of obesity. Hence, the present study was undertaken to study the magnitude of overweight/obesity and its correlates among school-age children ranging from 5-15 years, on the basis of 85th and 95th percentile of body mass index (BMI). Result showed the prevalence of overweight and obesity as 10.33% and 3.33%, respectively. Among number of other correlates related with life style, Kapha predominant Prakriti evolved as an important predictor of obesity. Data of this study clearly delineates that obesity is an increasing malady in rural and semi urban populations also on the pattern of metro cities.

scholarly journals Correlation between Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Life Style and Dietary Habits in Children and Adolescents Aged 6 to 18 Years in Tabriz, Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Taghizadeh ◽  
Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi ◽  
Fathollah Poorali
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Watching Tv

Introduction: The prevalence of childhood high blood pressure is rising fast. The possibility of high blood pressure augments with increasing body mass index (BMI), inappropriate dietary intake and lifestyle problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between blood pressure, body mass index, life style and dietary habits in children and adolescents aged 6 - 18 years in Tabriz, Iran. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study. Using data of the Sib software (the software used in the health transformation system) were collected. This data includes anthropometric information, some demographic factors, dietary intake and lifestyle of 425 children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. The data were analyzed by STATA software (MP 4.2 potable 2017). Results: The association between systolic blood pressure and dairy products (P = 0.02), watching TV / PC (P = 0.041), BMI quarter (P <0.001), BMI (P <0.001), and age (P <0.001) as well as the association between diastolic blood pressure with BMI quarter (P <0.001), BMI (P <0.001) and age (P <0.001) was statistically significant and the other variables did not show a meaningful statistical relationship. Conclusion: Age, BMI, less dairy consumption, and watching TV/PC has a relationship with high blood pressure. Therefore, nutritionists and health workers should consider the above considerations when making recommendations in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity.

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