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Skin Fold Test

Skin fold test is often used to predict percentage of body fat and where on the body the fat is…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Waist Circumference

Waist circumference (WC) is a good indicator of abdominal fat and can be used to indicate health risks. It is…

01 Jan 2012
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Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)

The waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measure of central obesity. WHR is calculated by…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Surgery for weight loss

Surgery for weight loss involves various techniques designed to reduce excess weight by either restricting food intake or limiting…

01 Jan 2012
Medical Dictionary

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

NMS is a very rare but potentially fatal syndrome that has been associated with antipsychotic drugs, including Risperdal. The symptoms…

01 Jan 2012
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Gastric bypass

Gastric bypass is a type of surgery for weight loss which may be used to treat obesity. during…

01 Jan 2012
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Liposuction (Lipoplasty)

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, refers to cosmetic surgery procedures in which the body is re-contoured by…

01 Jan 2012
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Low calorie diet (LCD)

Low calorie diets are a treatment option for obesity aimed at producing weight loss. The programs work by replacing…

01 Jan 2012
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Ketosis

Ketosis occurs when your body burns fat due to a lack of glucose (energy fuel for body). When fat is…

01 Jan 2012

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