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Guidelines for healthy weight

Article Abstract:

Increased body weight in adulthood is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and high blood pressure. Measures of body mass index (BMI), which indicates weight (fat) relative to height, and waist circumference accurately differentiate healthy weights from overweight and obesity. Physicians can use these simple measures to assess the "fatness" of their patients and provide them with a guideline for healthy body weight. Weight gain in adulthood, even 10 pounds over a decade, increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other conditions.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Obesity, Body composition, Body weight

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Overweight children and adolescents

Article Abstract:

A case study of a seven-year-old girl in the Vignette states that several strategies are useful in the management of overweight patients who are seen in primary care settings. The communication strategy however reveals that, the encouragement concern and the interest in the change on the path of overweight patients and their families are critical to the management.

United Kingdom, Children, Youth, Case studies, Risk factors, Teenagers, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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