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Monte Carlo Simulations of Star Clusters - VII. The globular cluster 47 Tuc [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
We describe Monte Carlo models for the dynamical evolution of the massive globular cluster 47 Tuc (NGC 104). The code includes treatments of two-body relaxation, most kinds of three- and four-body interactions involving primordial binaries and those ...
Albrow   +91 more
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Tri-ponderal mass index and body mass index for estimating body fat in children in Surakarta, Indonesia

open access: yesJurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia, 2022
Background: The body mass index parameter is currently used to determine obesity (excess body fat) in children. Using this measure has limitations in predicting body fat, particularly in adolescents.
Annang Giri Moelyo   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of obesity and metabolic syndrome prevalence using fat mass index, body mass index and percentage body fat.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundAccurate obesity classification is important so that appropriate intervention can be instituted to modify metabolic risk factors. Commonly utilized body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat (PBF) are influenced by lean mass whereas fat mass
Joseph C Wong   +4 more
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SOFTWARE TO ASSESS BEEF CATTLE BODY MASS THROUGH THE FUZZY BODY MASS INDEX [PDF]

open access: yesEngenharia Agrícola, 2016
The Body Mass Index (BMI) can be used by farmers to help determine the time of evaluation of the body mass gain of the animal. However, the calculation of this index does not reveal immediately whether the animal is ready for slaughter or if it needs ...
Luís R. A. Gabriel Filho   +5 more
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A new body shape index predicts mortality hazard independently of body mass index. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2012
BackgroundObesity, typically quantified in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding threshold values, is considered a leading cause of premature death worldwide.
Nir Y Krakauer, Jesse C Krakauer
doaj   +1 more source

Relationship of BMI, skeletal and mandibular density in osteopenia [PDF]

open access: yesGlasnik Antropološkog Društva Srbije, 2013
Various indexes could be used in assessing of reduction of density of bones. However value of each index could indicate, or not to indicate exact changes of systemic skeletal density.
Poštić Srđan D.
doaj   +1 more source

Elevated body mass index and fatty liver [PDF]

open access: yesSrpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2008
Introduction Obesity and overweight, expressed by elevated Body Mass Index (BMI), result from excessive consumption of fatty food and carbohydrates above the body needs.
Marović Dragana
doaj   +1 more source

Body composition and pulmonary function in Cystic Fibrosis

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2014
Background: Lower body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse pulmonary function in cystic fibrosis (CF). Hypothesis: Lean body mass (LBM) is more strongly associated with pulmonary function than BMI is.Methods: Anthropometrics, body composition by ...
Saba eSheikh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Association between Body Mass Index, Religion Index, Media, and Body Image in Adolescents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: Adolescents experience bio-psychosocial change in their developmental stages. These changes influence their perception about their body look. Some start to dislike their appearance.
Hastuti, H. (Heni)   +2 more
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The sitting-height index of build, (body mass)/(sitting height)³, as an improvement on the body mass index for children, adolescents and young adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The body mass index (BMI) is unsatisfactory in being affected by both relative leg length and height, and, for use with children and adolescents, therefore needs to be interpreted in relation to age. The sitting-height index of build (body mass)/(sitting
Burton, Richard
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