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Average Height and Weight for Teenagers by Age
LOVE to KNOW via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFatCamera / E+ via Getty Images If you wonder how your body sizes up to others your age, it can help to compare to the average weight and height of...
Scientists have found a replacement for ‘outdated’ BMI readings
Yahoo Life UK· 3 months agoWaist circumference-to-height ratio is a good way of measuring body fat instead of BMI. (Getty...
Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
CNN via Yahoo News· 4 months agoSign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious...
The obesity epidemic in America: Costly in food and lives
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEliza Anderson, Deseret News The obesity epidemic is a global catastrophe attacking the world in...
Obesity Classes 1 Through 3: Each Category Explained
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoObesity classes are based on body mass index (BMI). There are three classes. Learn how each class gauges a person’s risk of health complications from...
Bartecchi: Protein — one of life’s chief components
The Pueblo Chieftain via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAccording to Tufts Medical Center, eating protein is important. Every cell in the body contains protein. You need protein to help your body repair cells...
Which Cars Have the Best Fit for Car Seats?
Parents via Yahoo News· 9 months agoCars.com is out with its annual Car Seat Fit Report Card listing the top models.Fact checked by Sarah Scott One of the biggest purchases parents make is...
What Is Obesity?
Health via Yahoo News· 8 months agoObesity is a common condition that occurs when your body has an excessive number and size of fat cells. A number of factors can lead to obesity,...
BMI vs. Body Fat Percentage: Which Is a Better Indicator of Health?
Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBody mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are two measurements commonly used to indicate overall...
Newspaper ads about runaway slaves in 1800s deepened their troubles
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEditor's note: In honor of Black History Month, this story was written to convey both the terror of...
