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    At the meditation, I am confident the BMI’s counsel Mike McAuliffe will be prepared to articulate why the claims against BMI are lacking in merit. LMI adopts all of BMI’s liability arguments to the extent that the plaintiffs’ risk of an adverse adjudication reduces the net value of this litigation. Of the plethora of alleged defects, the contentions relating to the cast stone masonry of the building present the greatest potential exposure to LMI’s insured. Nevertheless, these allegations…

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    Snoring and body mass index (BMI) have been previously reported to be associated with metabolic syndrome(MetS). The aim of this study is to explore the individual effects and possible interaction of snoring and BMI on MetS. Methods: A total of 3794 coal miners aged 18-65 years old were recruited from Shanxi province of China. The individual effects were assessed by multivariable logistic regression model. The interaction on an additive scale between snoring and BMI was evaluated by calculating…

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    BMI Response My BMI results show that I’m in a healthy weight zone. The healthy weight range for my height and age is ninety-two to one hundred thirty six pounds. Since I weigh one hundred one and eight tenths pounds, this indicates I am at a healthy weight, putting me in the twenty-three percentile. Even though I’m at a healthy weight, I am close to being underweight. Furthermore, I am fourteen years old, so I’m still growing. Thereby, staying healthy means maintaining my weight. Staying…

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    Patient B is a 28 year old female with a BMI of 30. The patient complains of thirst, frequent urination and lethargy. The patient’s urine volume is 3.8 litres in 24 hours. The patient’s urine is very clear, with a slight tint of yellow, as there is also no odor detected from it. Her urine has a pH level of 6.0 and extremely high levels of glucose. The very high levels of glucose in the urine can indicate that the plasma levels are well above normal, as in diabetes. The patient has no ketones,…

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    106). Joiner argues that although BMI is not a “perfect measurement,” it does provide a means “to help identify potential health risks.” Finally, Joiner contends that schools already are equipped to screen for medical problems such as vision, hearing, and scoliosis, and therefore, could be expected to add BMI screenings to their healthcare offerings. Although, she does make an important note that healthcare professionals…

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    This article examines the relationship between BMI and sex on the influence of parents concerning the fatness of their children. The authors state that the BMI of a mother and her daughter correlate, while similarly the BMI of a father and his son are interdependent on one another. Their explanation for this phenomenon is that for children, their same-sex parent may be acting as a role model for them. This source is not credible and lacks of supportive evidence. It doesn 't explain why a child…

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    Calculating Optimal Body Weight Using BMI And Hamwi Method Calculates weight using the BMI formula and Hamwi method. Analyzes results according to the BMI scale and Hamwi scale. Weight calculated by the Hamwi method is calculated by allowing 100 pounds for the first 5 ft of height and then adding 5 pounds for each additional inch of height. My result would be 100 and 20. Using the BMI method is weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared multiplied by 703. My BMI is 21.79 According to…

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    comparison of BMI with other children of the same age and gender, the results may not always be accurate. Although two children can be at an unhealthy weight and both have high percentages of body fat, they can still be classified differently. One can be classified as obese and the other as overweight. For example, two 10 year old boys who each have a high percentage of body fat, one with a “BMI of 23”, the other with a “BMI of 21” are not both considered obese (“ About Child & Teen BMI”). The…

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    assessing body composition. Throughout the review it was identified that Asian populations have a higher BF% at a lower BMI measure than Caucasians. Highlighting the flaw with utilising BMI in measuring obesity especially with various ethnicities. Deurenberg, Deurenberg-Yap and Guricci argues the correlation between BF% and BMI being ethnic-specific, this again stresses the flaw within BMI as the universal cut offs for measuring obesity are not appropriate for all ethnicity’s. Deurenberg,…

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    body mass index (BMI) reporting program, labeling of all foods and beverages to promote consumer awareness of calories, as well as taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages will provide means of reducing the prevalence of obesity and overweight. Background of the issue of obesity and overweight Nearly two-third of adults and one-three…

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