Prevalence of Upper Body Obesity as Determined by Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) and Risk Factors Associated with IT

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Authors

  • Sunanda Sharan
     Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka ,IN
  • Shashikala Puttaraj
     Department of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka ,IN

Abstract

Upper Body Obesity (UBO) as determined by Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) is essentially a disorder of energy metabolism characterized by an excess of body fat. It is often associated with a wide range of metabolic abnormalities and degenerative diseases. Further it creates psychological problems and reduces the quality of life. It is not conducive to good health in case of affluent population with sedentary lifestyles and abundant availability of food.

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Published

2006-09-01

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Sharan, S., & Puttaraj, S. (2006). Prevalence of Upper Body Obesity as Determined by Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) and Risk Factors Associated with IT. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 43(9), 378–384. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/6284

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Volume 43, Issue 9, September 2006

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Original Articles

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