Relationship between Different Anthropometric Indicators of Obesity and Per Cent Body Fat

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Authors

  • G. Bisla
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali University, Rajasthan ,IN
  • Archana
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali University, Rajasthan ,IN
  • I. Bansal
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali University, Rajasthan ,IN

Abstract

Obesity may be defined as a condition in which excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissue has taken place. It means fatness is well-established risk factor for various diseases particularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and hypertension. According to WHO obesity is caused when BMI is greater than 25kg/m and on the other hand if percentage of body fat in males is greater than 25per cent and in females greater than 30 per cent.

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Published

2009-11-01

How to Cite

Bisla, G., Archana, ., & Bansal, I. (2009). Relationship between Different Anthropometric Indicators of Obesity and Per Cent Body Fat. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 46(11), 447–453. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4806

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Volume 46, Issue 11, November 2009

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