Sentences with phrase «peers of a healthy weight»

In a study publishing Dec. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Immunology, preschoolers with a body mass index (BMI) beyond the 84th percentile who weren't using an inhaler had 70 percent more days with asthma symptoms per year than untreated peers of a healthy weight.

Researchers also found untreated children who were overweight had more asthma attacks than untreated peers of a healthy weight.

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In fact, peer - reviewed studies are revealing that unprocessed, non-hydrogenated virgin coconut oil may be one of the healthiest oils in the world promoting healthy weight and overall health, particularly when combined with moderate amounts of oils high in Omega 3s.

Healthy eating is associated with better self - esteem and fewer emotional and peer problems, such as having fewer friends or being picked on or bullied, in children regardless of body weight, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

Studies show that people with BMIs higher than 30 have a 50 to 100 % greater risk of premature death compared to their healthy - weight peers.

A European study suggests that people with belly fat — even if they're at a healthy weight — have a higher risk of dying during a 10 - year period than their same - weight peers without a spare tire.