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… BMI Waist size and relative risk Men: less than or equal to 102 cm (40 in.) Women: less than or equal to 88 cm (35 in.) Men: more than 102 cm (40 in.) Women: more …
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What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your child's body mass index (BMI), which provides a way to estimate the effect of weight on health. This tool also gives you your child's …
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… trained and authorized to perform the care activity (such as physicians, and diagnostic … genetic screening options or visit Perinatal Services BC Prenatal Genetic Screening web … defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical structures are examined, but the …
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… What does this tool help you learn? This tool estimates your risk for getting weight-related diseases. … with your doctor. Together you can explore how to start taking steps toward lowering your …
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… What is obesity? Obesity means having an unhealthy amount of body fat. This puts your health in danger. It can lead to other health … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your …
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… Overview What is a healthy weight? A healthy weight is the weight at which you feel … play. It's also one that lowers your risk for health problems. Why pay attention to your …
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… to have serious health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Surgery may … been able to lose weight with diet and exercise and if: You are an adult with a BMI … can cause shaking, sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and often severe diarrhea. It can …
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… Overview What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods that … rise more. How does it work? Foods in the index are ranked by number. High glycemic …
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… in which you have too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. Glucose is a type of sugar … your target range. You'll have to make some healthy changes to your daily habits. For … if you need to. Seeing your doctor regularly. Keeping your blood sugar in your target range. …
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… eating healthier foods, and getting more exercise. The medicine metformin can also help … to sign up for it. I try to eat healthy and exercise, but I think having more information … I'm going to set goals for weight loss and exercise. And I want to see a dietitian. I'm …
