The quantity of matter contained by a person, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing. May be used when discussing weight gain or loss as a main topic or when it serves as a notable side-effect (Not just one of many).
Questions tagged [weight]
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Where is the WHO definition of (very) low birth weight?
The WHO definition of low (<2500g) and very low (<1500g) is referenced in many academic papers, but I haven't seen a citation for it. Is there a WHO document I can cite with these definitions?
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Do belts/bands that vibrate make you lose weight?
Is there any proof that vibrating belts cause weight loss?
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How to lose weight as a 13 yr old?
I've always been overweight around the 90th percentile, but right when summer started I gained like 20lbs. I grew an inch, yet it seems whenever I grow, I only gain like a couple pounds. I see why this may have happened since all of my sports ended,…
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What is the optimal weight within the BMI range?
BMI is a commonly used measure to determine whether or not a person is at a healthy weight. A person is said to be overweight if they are above 25 and underweight if below 18.5. This question asks what the scientific basis is for BMI ranges, but…
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How much weight fluctuation is normal?
How much weight fluctuation is considered normal? I'm told there is such a thing as "water weight" which can explain small fluctuations -- though all mention of "water weight" I've found has been on dieting websites so I'm not sure what the…
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Can one go underweight then bulk afterwards safely?
I am a male, 5'8'' and weight 127 pounds. I still have a little bit of belly fat, approximately 10 millimeters.
My goal is to get a flat stomach and I am not interested in building my body. I am build of a small frame and my BMI is still in the…
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