COMPARISON OF PERCEIVED WEIGHT AS IDEAL AGAINST IDEAL BODY WEIGHT FORMULAS AND BODY MASS INDEX OF 22 KG/M2 IN YOUNG ADULT WOMEN.

SUMMARYIntroduction: Formulas of ideal body weight (IBW) including the body mass index (BMI) of 22 kg/m2 are used under the assumption to provide a healthy weight. Objective: We compare the perceived ideal body weight (PIBW) with the calculated IBW by formulas and the BMI of 22. Methods: We recruite...

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Main Authors: Ramirez López, Erik, Puente Hernández, Debbie, Negrete López, Nohemí Liliana, Serna-Gutiérrez, Araceli, Calderón Ramos, Zuli, Omaña-Covarrubias, Arianna, Flores-Guillen, Elena, Tijerina-Sáenz, Alexandra
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León,Facultad de Salud Pública y Nutrición 2018
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Online Access:https://respyn.uanl.mx/index.php/respyn/article/view/356