By: Nikki Nies As we all know, pregnancy is an exciting time for all those involved. With impending baby showers … More
Tag: BMI
5:2 Diet
By: Nicole Arcilla We live in a society where everything is wanted and everything is wanted immediately. People are constantly looking … More
Healthy vs. Attractive Weight
By: Nikki Nies Depending on one’s cultural and personal views, the perception of what’s healthy and attractive can or can … More
Calculating BMI
By: Nikki Nies BMI is a quick, easy measurement tool any one can do with a scale and a measuring … More
The Financial Toll of Excess Weight
By: Nikki Nies I was recently at a neighbor’s house, perusing her Money magazine that was laying on her coffee … More
The Clarification of Cachexia
By: Nikki Nies Overconsumption of food is emphasized as the leading cause of obesity in the U.S. However, the other … More
Good Measurement: Waist/Hip Ratio
By: Nikki Nies The calculation of one’s BMI: BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x … More
Asian American’s Obesity Disparity
By: Nikki Nies So, as I’ve mentioned beforehand, I’ve been taking an obesity class this quarter we’re constantly reminded that … More
“Porky” American Men
By: Nikki Nies With alarming statistics constantly being thrown around in the news about the obesity epidemic, the numbers can … More
Added Category: Severe Obesity
By: Nikki Nies Often times the words overweight and obese are used interchangeably. Being overweight is being above a weight considered … More