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[Computer-automated calculation of allowed human body weight]
Izvestiia Akademii Nauk SSSR. Seriia Biologicheskaia
|November 1, 1989
Summary
A new body weight (BW) classification system and PC program assess obesity levels using international criteria. Most students had average BW, but 29% of women and 5% of men showed excessive BW.
Area of Science:
- Biometrics
- Obesity Research
- Public Health
Context:
- A novel body weight (BW) classification system has been developed.
- This system is integrated into a personal computer (PC) program for BW analysis.
- International criteria for optimal and normal BW are utilized, considering sex, age, height, and complexion.
Purpose:
- To evaluate and classify body weight status.
- To estimate obesity levels based on established international standards.
- To assess the prevalence of average, excessive, and insufficient BW in a student population.
Summary:
- The PC program compares individual BW against international benchmarks, factoring in demographic and physical characteristics.
- Testing on a student group revealed that the majority had average BW.
- Significant findings include 29% of women and 5% of men exhibiting excessive BW, with psychological predispositions noted in women regarding BW extremes and complexion influencing allowed BW.
Impact:
- Provides a tool for objective BW assessment and obesity level estimation.
- Highlights the prevalence of excessive BW in young adults, particularly women.
- Suggests potential psychological and physiological factors influencing BW deviations, warranting further investigation.