Sentences with phrase «waist circumference»

These studies did not find a reduction in weight, but they did show a significant reduction in waist circumference in people who ate 30 mL (2 tablespoons) of coconut oil per day (11, 12).

The olive oil group saw an increase of about one - third of an inch (0.85 cm), and the nut group only saw an increase in waist circumference of 0.14 inches (0.37 cm), the study authors reported.

In another study in obese men, 30 grams of coconut oil for 4 weeks reduced waist circumference by 2.86 cm, or 1.1 inches (14).

Combining BMI with waist circumference measures and other risk factors for heart disease can yield your risk for developing obesity - associated diseases.

At the end of the experiment, the body - fat percentage and waist circumference decreased by similar amounts in both groups.

With preserved relative lean body mass and decreased waist circumference by approximately > 3 cm.

«That's why it's so important for clinical cardiologists to measure waist circumference.»

Additionally, there was no main effect of group for waist circumference between CG (81.3 ± 2.5 cm) and AG (80.1 ± 2.2 cm) participants, F (1, 22) = 0.13, p = 0.72, nor was there a main effect of time from baseline testing (81.1 ± 1.7 cm) to posttesting (80.3 ± 1.7 cm), F (1, 22) = 1.51, p = 0.232.

Bean consumption is associated with greater nutrient intake, reduced systolic blood pressure, lower body weight, and a smaller waist circumference in adults: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 — 2002

Men and women with large waist circumferences were more likely to die younger, and were more likely to die from illnesses such as heart disease, respiratory problems, and cancer after accounting for body mass index, smoking, alcohol use and physical activity.

But, I think, if you're coming into this, being overweight, with uh — hips circum — you know, waist circumference greater than 35 for a female, 40 for a male.

Whether you have a small waist or a higher waist circumference, I found that this pillow fits comfortably around the waist of women of different sizes.

The average waist circumference of U.S. adults increased by more than an inch (from 37.6 inches to 38.8 inches) since 2000, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

In an analysis of data from 1003 subjects of the Tübingen Diabetes Family Study of whom 405 had prediabetes, the 4 at risk phenotypes insulin secretion failure, insulin resistance, fatty liver, and magnetic - resonance imaging (MRI)- determined visceral obesity, but not BMI category (normal weight, overweight, and obese) or visceral obesity based on waist circumference, were independent determinants of prediabetes.

A meta - analysis by Phung et al (61) showed that GT catechins with caffeine decreased BW (− 1.38 kg: 95 % CI: − 1.70, − 1.06 kg; I2 = 0 %), BMI, and waist circumference compared with caffeine alone.

It was also better for losing body fat and waist circumference at six months.

«If overweight, losing some extra weight or reducing waist circumference [may help],» says the Telome Health site.

«Low fitness is associated with larger waist size and higher degree of inflammation: Researchers found an inverse correlation between waist circumference and fitness, regardless of BMI.»

In fact, a study that looked at data from 650,000 adults found an estimated decrease in life expectancy for the highest versus lowest waist circumference of approximately three years for men and five years for women.

Research has found an association between the consumption of diet sodas and a wider 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.

The international research team assessed a dozen measures of physical health, including lung function, systemic inflammation and several measures of metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, glucose control and body mass index.

Because of the large size of this pooled study, researchers were able to clearly show the independent contribution of waist circumference after accounting for BMI, says James Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic epidemiologist and lead author of the study.

«It remains controversial whether overweight alone increases mortality risk, but the trends in abdominal obesity among the overweight are concerning in light of the risks associated with increased waist circumference independent of BMI.»

Taking 30 grams of coconut oil for a month also cuts waist circumference by up to an inch.

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

Fully adjustable strap fits waist circumference 24» to 50».

For a given waist circumference, African - Americans tend to have less of this «visceral fat,» and Asians tend to have more.

To indicate whether or not the patient had MetS, the study adopted the typical parameters for MetS diagnosis: waist circumference above 88 cm, high blood pressure (above 130/85 mmHg), high blood sugar (fasting glucose above 100 mg / dL), and abnormal levels of triglycerides (above 150 mg / dL) and cholesterol (HDL below 50 mg / dL).

In an Asian population, women with normal waist circumference (WCR) and BMI were diagnosed with visceral obesity by computer tomography.

It was also revealed that an abnormal waist circumference - to - height ratio was more likely in children having higher Bisphenol A levels.

Researchers measured the Bisphenol A levels in children's urine and then waist circumference, body fat, and diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors were measured.

If you find that you have a BMI greater than 25 and a high - risk waist circumference, you should discuss your risks and options with a physician.

However, if weight loss and loss of waist circumference occur, inflammatory markers are further reduced.

In a small study of adults with MCI, six weeks of following a ketogenic diet (~ 34g carbs per day) resulted in significant decreases in body weight waist circumference, fasting glucose, and fasting insulin.

Mean body weight fell by 9.0 kg [20 lb], waist circumference fell by 15 cm [6 inches], blood glucose (BG) control measured as HbA1c, fell by 10 mmol / mol or 19 %, liver function measured as serum glutamyl transferase (GGT) improved by 39 % and total cholesterol (TC) fell by 5 %.

Some studies have shown that coconut oil may help decrease body fat and waist circumference without intentionally reducing calories and may also help those on a calorie - restricted diet to lose abdominal fat.

In older Japanese men, 12 months of TRT improved waist circumference, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, body fat, and HbA1c.

All participants had decreases in body weight (BW), BMI, and waist circumference during the 2 - mo treatment (P < 0.0001); however, only the DP group had decreases in serum TG, C - reactive protein (CRP), and AUC for insulin and GI after a glucose tolerance test.

If you're not sure if you have a healthy waist circumference, a general guide is:

Two different studies were observing whether people would lose waist circumference simply due to coconut oil supplementation.