Sentences with phrase «waist and hip circumference»

Blood samples were collected for analysis of a lipid profile and data recorded included blood pressure measurements, weight, height and waist and hip circumference.

We measured his waist and hip circumference and calculated his waist - to - hip ratio.

A further study examining the effects of HIIT on women with insulin resistance and PCOS found that after 12 weeks of HIIT cardio, undertaken three times a week resulted in a reduction in waist and hip circumference (5).

At the study's end, there were no significant differences in the groups, however, those taking the supplement did have a slight reduction in body weight and waist and hip circumference.

So the scale, body fat percentage, also weights — I'm sorry waist and hip circumference.

Learn about forest bathing, the Nature Pyramid, breathing exercises, body fat percentage and body water content, as well as the waist and hip circumference when you listen to this interview.

found that kids who slept less than the suggested daily number of hours tended to show «higher values of BMI, body fat, waist and hip circumferences and fat mass index... [they] were more sedentary... and spent more time watching TV.»

After adjustment for physical activity, intake of fat from milk and cream remained significantly related to body weight, waist and hip circumferences, BMI, HDL triacylglycerols, and the results of the oral - glucose - tolerance test (data not shown).

Ma - Pi 2 was more effective then CTR in reducing fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycated Hb (HbA1c), serum cholesterol, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA - IR), BMI and waist and hip circumferences compared with the CTR diet.

Not exact matches

Inverse genetic correlations were reported with Alzheimer's disease, depressive symptoms, smoking history, schizophrenia, waist - to - hip ratio, body mass index, and waist circumference.

Hip and waist circumference also went down by an average of 1.7 and 1.5 centimetres respectively (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, DOI: 10.1038 / ejcn.2010.19).

«Observational analyses suggested higher body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and hip circumference for higher tobacco consumption in current smokers, while genetic causal analysis pointed in the opposite direction.

The international GIANT consortium is already reaping the benefits of big data sets with papers on new variants linked to BMI and a companion paper in today's Nature on waist - to - hip circumference ratio.

Using a novel approach, scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC - WHO) showed that three different measurements of body size, BMI, waist circumference, and waist to hip ratio all predicted similar obesity - related cancer risk in older adults.

When adjustments were made for intake of meat, beer, vegetables, and root crops, the intake of fat from milk and cream was still related to body weight, waist circumference, BMI, the waist - to - hip ratio, and the fasting plasma glucose concentration (data not shown).

Emerging research suggests that measuring a person's waist circumference and comparing it to the size of her hips — the waist - to - hip ratio — may be even more telling.

But when they looked at waist circumference and waist - to - hip ratio alone — not just overall weight — they found that those factors were strongly associated with a higher mortality risk too.

Subjects were examined weekly and tested for body weight, body fat and hip / waist circumferences.

The simplest way is to base objectives on measurable markers including body fat percentage or skin fold, and key circumferences of the upper arm, thigh, bust, waist and hips.

The researchers adjusted for other factors that would contribute to weight gain, including waist - to - hip ratio and hip circumference, which means that women who were already at a high risk were pushed even farther into the danger zone when they consumed sugary drinks.

It has been shown to help reduce body fat, supporting a healthier BMI and hip to waist circumference ratio.

A large review of 21 different studies discovered that while fish oil doesn't cause weight loss it does change anthropometric measurements such as waist circumference and waist - to - hip ratio, which are both strongly correlated with heart disease (27).

In fact, in a recent 2013 study, participants who supplemented with lactoferrin over a period of eight weeks experienced increased weight loss, reduced visceral and subcutaneous fat, reduced waist circumference, and reduced hip circumference.

They also said there was a very «robust» association between alcohol intake, waist circumference and waist to hip ratio.

Over 14,000 subjects from 53 family practices in the UK were assessed for BMI and waist / hip circumference and then followed up for mortality.

There were also changes in their waist circumference, waist - to - hip ratio, diastolic blood pressure (the lower of the two blood pressure readings), resting heart rate and levels of HDL - cholesterol.

A study published in a 2012 edition of the «British Journal of Nutrition» reports that a reduced - calorie diet with a one - to - two protein / carb ratio was most successful for diet adherence, body - fat reduction, reduced waist circumference, a lower waist - to - hip ratio and preservation of lean body mass compared with diets with one - to - four or one - to - one protein / carb ratios.

Two Finnish researchers, Minna Rintala and Pertti Mustajoki, tested standard accepted body fat percentages for women against measurements they made on mannequins (of arm, thigh, waist, and hip circumference are all standard means by which to measure body fat percentage) they found in Finnish museums that were from the 20s, 30s, 50s, 60s, and 90s.

It is calculated by measuring the circumference of the waist, usually just above the belly button, and dividing by the circumference of the hip at its widest part.

Midway between you hip bone and bottom of your rib cage, measure your waist circumference.

The two most popular methods to measure abdominal obesity and gauge the amount of visceral fat are absolute waist circumference and waist - hip ratio.

You are shooting to have a BMI from 18.5 - 24 and a waist circumference smaller than your hip circumference.

«Our data show that enjoying pasta according to individuals» needs contributes to a healthy body mass index, lower waist circumference and better waist - hip ratio».

In Size S, this red lace dress has a bust circumference of 82 cm, a waist circumference of 68 cm, and a hip circumference of 87 cm.

Pictured here in size S, measuring 81 cm in circumference at the bust line, 60 cm in circumference at the waist, and 86 cm in circumference at the hips, this blouse is also available in sizes M and L.

Measurements are taken while the garment is laying flat so please double the bust, waist and hips to account for the total circumference.

Results, published this month, suggest that both men and women who enjoyed pasta as part of a regular Mediterranean diet (that is, along with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and onions, legumes, seafood, and olive oil) had a lower body mass index, smaller waist circumference, and lower waist - to - hip ratio.

The risk ratios ranged from 1.65 to 3.19 when obesity was measured by waist circumference and from 1.69 to 2.55 when the ratio of waist to hip was used.

Specifically, associations with conventional cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic abnormalities (body mass index, waist circumference, waist / hip ratio, lipid status, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate and heart rate variability), markers related to inflammation (C - reactive protein, cytokines and tumor necrosis factor - alpha) and other stress hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline) were studied.