Tag: Weight: Misc.
Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at 15
In both sexes, higher lean body mass in childhood, adolescence linked to higher lung function at 15
Body Size, Physical Activity Could Impact Odds of Reaching 90
In women, height, BMI at age 68 to 70, and change in BMI impact odds of reaching longevity
School Nutrition Programs Slow BMI Gains in Children
Promoting healthier eating in middle school more effective than adding physical activity
Proportion of Cancers Due to Excess Body Weight Varies by State
Population-attributable fraction varied from 3.9 percent in Montana to 6.0 percent in Texas for men
Available Vial Sizes Can Cut Drug Waste in Weight-Based Dosing
Vial preparation sizes can be optimized to reduce drug wastage, reduce costs
Pregnancy Complications Up for Women Born at Low Birth Weight
Risk greatest for women born with birth weight <2,500 g who develop overweight/obesity
Age, BMI Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Success
Upper airway stimulation more effective with older age, lower body mass index
CDC: Weight, Waist Size, BMI Increased for Many U.S. Adults
1999-2000 to 2015-2016 saw increase in mean weight, waist circumference, BMI for many subgroups
BMI May Mediate Inverse Link Between Fiber Intake, Knee OA
But link between fiber intake and knee osteoarthritis was significant in only one of two studies
Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight
Antibiotics before age 2 associated with very small increase in body weight at 5 years of age
