BMI articles Tag

CBI or Body Roundness Index: an indicator favored by doctors

1- What is the difference between BMI and CKD? So far, the reference tool for measuring a person's corpulence has been the BMI or Body Mass Index. As a reminder, this indicator recognized by the World Health Organization is calculated by dividing an individual's weight by their height squared. The ...

04
July
2024

Calculate Your BMI or Body Mass Index in 5 Questions

What is BMI? The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to assess a person's body size and potential health risks. This statistical index is validated by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, it should be noted that it is only applicable to adults, both men and women, aged 18 to 65 years. ...

28
Apr
2015

Slimming diet: how to know if you really need to lose weight?

By calculating your BMI The first tool doctors use to find out if a person really needs to lose weight is the body mass index or BMI. This index, which is valid for both men and women , is a number that allows the assessment of one's build based on weight and height. To calculate it, you need ...

20
Feb
2023

Nutrition: 5 common misconceptions about undernutrition

they lose more than 5% of their body weight in 1 month or more than 10% of their body weight in 6 months. Doctors also use the body mass index or BMI to determine whether a person is excessively thin. In an adult, excessive thinness is when the BMI is below 18.5. But in people aged 70 and old ...

16
Nov
2021

Health: understanding osteopenia or bone fragility in 5 questions

ome more fragile. But aging is not the only risk factor for osteopenia. This loss of bone density is also promoted by: - a body mass index or BMI lower than 19 - a vegetarian or vegan diet - a history of eating disorders - excessive consumption of alcohol or tobacco - lac ...

12
Jan
2023

General practitioner, dietician or nutritionist: which is the best doctor for losing weight?

is because this doctor who knows you well can assess whether you really need to lose weight based on your history, waist size and body mass index or BMI. Specialists in case of complications If your body mass index indicates that you are obese and you otherwise have weight-related complications ...

06
Mar
2023