Abstract: The study was aimed to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in the pre and post menopausal rural and urban women. Study Design: The study included 100 postmenopausal women in the age range of 45- 60 years selected from the rural and urban population equally. An equal number of premenopausal..

Abstract: The increase in the prevalence of obesity in the United States has been attributed to an environment that promotes a sedentary lifestyle and offers an abundance of energy rich affordable foods. Close examination of historical trends in occupational physical activity and the consumer price index for various food categor..

Abstract: Objective: Validity of self-reported height and weight has not been adequately evaluated in diverse young populations. This study aims to examine the accuracy of self-reported weight, height, and BMI ..

Abstract : Introduction: The relative associations of eating patterns and BMI, particularly at different life stages in various ethnic group are poorly understoodAims and Objectives: -To assess the influence of eating habits and physical activity on BMI, among medical students-To find the association of variables such as age, gen..

Abstract: We developed a protocol to accurately determine low fat content in small tissue samples like e.g. in mouse muscles, using nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (NMR). Measurements of very low-weight..

Abstract : This article reviews the various etiological factor of obesity. In simple language it focuses on genetics, causes, and determinants...