Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Framingham Heart Study, Atlantic Canada, Constipation
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Bmi: a measure of relative weight that takes height into account and is highly correlated with more direct measures of body fat; calculated by dividing total body weight (in kg) by square of height ( in meters) Chapter 4: weight management lowest rates in bc, highest in rural area and in atlantic provinces asian canadians have a lower bmi cut off then other races, waist circumference a better indicator. High fructose, corn syrup lower satiety diet pop increases metabolic syndrome (risk factors related to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high bp, low. Hdl, elevated triglycerides, e. t. c) framingham heart study: 6000, middle aged people free of metabolic syndrome, one or more drink everyday. Mind body spirit: exercise, body image and self esteem in recent study participants involved in physical activity are more likely to be psychologically well, higher self es- teem and coping skills ( linked with exercise)