The distribution of fat tissue is related to the risk metabolic diseases. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) an essential hormone for calcium homeostasis. According several types research, body affects PTH levels. Currently, Body Mass Index (BMI) not only parameter needed identify in accordance with chronic disease risks such as Waist Circumference (WC), Hip Ratio (WHR), and Height (WHtR). study aimed d...

BACKGROUND The superiority of either of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) for prediction of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is remained controversial in Asian population. The objective of this study was to compare the discriminative capacity of either of these measures in prediction of non-adipose components of MetS. METHODS I...

BACKGROUND A number of prior studies have examined the association between anthropometric measures and mortality, but studies investigating the sex-specific predictive value of novel anthropometric measures on mortality are scarce so far. Therefore, we investigated the sex-specific relevance of the new anthropometric measures body adiposity index (BAI) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) as well a...

Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity have increased dramatically worldwide and together they constitute a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). The aim of this study was to assess the repeated measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) in predicting CHD incidence. Methods This longitud...

OBJECTIVE Understanding the risk factors associated with progression and regression of dyslipidemia in youth with type 1 diabetes may guide treatments. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We studied 1,478 youth with type 1 diabetes (age 10.8 ± 3.9 years, 50% male, 77% non-Hispanic white, not on lipid-lowering medications) at baseline and at a mean follow-up of 7.1 ± 1.9 years in the SEARCH for Diabet...

BACKGROUND The Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to diagnose overweight and obesity. However, there are limitations on the use of BMI and development of alternative measures can be of clinical importance. This study aimed to compare specificity and sensitivity of weight for height (W/H), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHTR) with BMI-for-age in diagnosing overweight and o...

This review focuses on the rationale behind the charts that have been used as public health tools to assess the health risks of obesity, with special emphasis on where the boundary values are placed. A chart based on body mass index (BMI) was introduced in the 1980s to replace Tables of best weights for heights and this BMI chart (based on adult weight for height) is still very much in use toda...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This cross-sectional study examined whether normal-weight central obesity, defined as a high waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), is associated with metabolic disorders in Chinese postmenopausal women. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN We recruited 634 community-dwelling postmenopausal women with a normal body mass index (BMI) who participated in an annual health checkup. Normal-wei...

OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of participation in a summer camp focused on nutrition and fitness among low-income youth. METHODS In 2011-2012, overweight and obese youth (n = 126) from Fresno, CA participated in a free 6-week summer program, Healthy Lifestyle Fitness Camp (HLFC), which included 3 h/wk of nutrition education provided by University of California CalFresh and 3 hours of daily ...

BACKGROUND The Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been used as an anthropometric measurement. Waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) have been proposed as alternatives to BMI. Recently, two new anthropometric indices, the A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and Body Roundness Index (BRI) have been developed as possible improved alternatives to BMI and WC. The main research aim is to assess...