• 성인간호학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.396-406
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• 2000

The purpose of the study was to investigate Body Mass Index (BMI), the perception of weight problem and the level of self-esteem and depression in high school and college females. The convenience sample consisted of 303 high school females and 481 college females. Data were collected between November 1999 and December 1999. Subjects ranged in age from 15 years and 26 years. BMI was calculated based on the subject's self-reported body weight and height. Self-perception of having a weight problem was evaluated by a single item question. The Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were utilized to measure the level of self-esteem and depression symptoms. BMI mean scores were 19.92 and 19.83 in high school females and college females, respectively. Based on BMI, 79.2 percent of high school females and 85.2 percent of college females were in a normal weight range. Only 2.6 percent of high school females and 1.5 percent college females were obese. Both high school and college females perceived their body weight problem as moderately severe. The mean scores of depression were 20.33 in high school females and 21.69 in college females. Sixty percent of high school females were depressed and 73.4 percent of college students. There was no significant difference between two groups in BMI. However, high school females perceived their weight problem more severe than college females. College females had higher levels of self-esteem and depression than high school females. BMI and perceptions of weight problem revealed a positive relationship in both groups. Results of the study revealed that a perception of weight problem contributed significantly to predict the level of self-esteem and depression in both groups. BMI score had significant effect on only college females' self-esteem. In the study, even though the mean score of BMI was in a normal range, subjects perceived their weight problems as moderatley severe. Since the perception of a weight problem influenced the level of self-esteem and depression, health care providers need to teach them about the normal weight range in BMI criteria.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.172-180
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• 2003

This study was performed to document the weight loss diet practice and dietary habit related to weight control in child-bearing Korean women. The subjects were 1,434 women aged 17-39 years. The subjects were classified into 3 groups based on BMI: low weight(LW) BMI < 18.5; normal weight(NW), 18.5 BMI 22.9; and overweight(OW), 23.0 BMI. Anthropometric, general characteristics, weight control practice, and the quality of diet were assessed by a questionnaire. LW group had higher rate of smoking and drinking. They also complained more subjective symptom of anemia and used less nutritional supplementation. Weight loss diet had been practiced by about 40% of subjects and the percent was increased with increasing BMI. The reason of weight loss diet were significantly different by BMI groups(p<0.05); LW to keep body in shape, OW for health. Low BMI group had experienced more side effects after weight loss diet(p<0.05). LW group usually used inappropriate method to control weight such as skipping meals and some of OW group reported using drug to lose weight. All subjects have been skipped their meals of 3.9 times per week, especially 4.3 times in LW group. By mini dietary assessment, most of the subjects did not have regular meals. LW group tended to eat what they like and OW group preferred fried food. This study showed that child-bearing aged women make a ceaseless effort apart from their weight, and LW group have a matter of grave concern because of their dietary habit and weight control practice. Additional research should be necessary to assess the relation of health and weight loss diet in young women.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify how accurately body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) detect obesity in young adult women. Method: Measurements of height, weight, WC, and percent body fat (% BF) were obtained and bioelectrical impedance analysis was used to estimate body fat in 329 female college students. The sensitivity and specificity to screen obesity by BMI and WC were determined using SPSS. Received operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to assess the appropriate BMI and WC predicting % BF. Results: % BF-defined obesity $(\geq30%)$ had higher prevalence than BMI-defined obesity $(\geq25kg/m^2)$ and WC-defined obesity $(\geq80cm)$. BMI $\geq25kg/m^2$ and WC $\geq80cm$ had high specificity (both, 100%), but low sensitivity (respectively, 13.5% and 22.9%) in detecting % BF-defined obesity. The BMI and WC cutoff values corresponding to % BF-defined obesity were 21.2kg/$m^2$ and 73cm, which were lower than recommended reference values for Korean women. These values decreased specificity but increased sensitivity to detect obesity. The areas under the ROC curve were good (0.84, 0.86) for BMI and WC. Conclusion: BMI and WC have good specificity but miss more than $77\sim86%$ of people with excess fat. Therefore, BMI and WC cutoff values need to be revised and body fat should be considered when screening for obesity in young adult women.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2011

Obesity is characterized by increased storage of fatty acids in an adipose tissue and closely associated with the development of insulin resistance and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) through secretion of adipokines. This study was done to compare serum insulin, leptin, adiponectin and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels according to body masss index (BMI) in Korean adult women aged 19 to 50. In addition, we examined the association of BMI, serum lipids and Homa-IR with serum adiponectin, leptin and hs-CRP levels. The subjects were divided into 3 groups by their BMI, normal weight (BMI ${\leq}$ 22.9, n = 30), overweight (23.0 ${\leq}$ BMI ${\leq}$ 24.9, n = 71) and obese group (25.0 ${\leq}$ BMI, n = 59). Serum levels of total-cholesterol, TG, and LDL-cholesterol were significantly higher in obese group than in normal weight group. LDL/HDL ratio and AI were significantly higher in obese group than in normal or overweight group. Fasting serum levels of glucose and insulin and Homa-IR as a marker of insulin resistance were significantly higher in obese group than in overweight group. Serum leptin level was significantly higher in obese group while serum adiponectin level was significantly lower in obese group compared to other two groups. hs-CRP was significantly increased in obese group. Correlation data show that serum adiponectin level was positively correlated with serum HDLcholesterol level and was negatively correlated with BMI, WC, TG, LDL-cholesterol, Homa-IR, hs-CRP and leptin. In addition, serum leptin level was positively correlated with BMI, WC, glucose, insulin, Homa-IR and hs-CRP. These results might imply that the regulation of key adipokines such as adiponectin might be a strategy for the prevention or treatment of obesity-associated diseases such as diabetes and CVD.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.195-203
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• 2009

Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Sobieum on decrease of BMI and obesity index of obese children. Methods 66 children (33 boys, 33 girls) were involved in this study. We measured height and weight for each time their visit, and calculated BMI and obesity index. Results After medication, BMI level and obesity index were significantly reduced (p<0.001). Conclusions We speculate that Sobieum is effective in the treatment of childhood obesity, and further controlled studies are needed with clinical cases of hematological evaluation.

• International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.184-193
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• 2003

Biaffine Matrix Inequality (BMI) is known to provide the most general framework in control synthesis, but problems involving BMI's are very difficult to solve because nonconvex optimization should be solved. In the previous paper, we proposed a new solver for problems involving BMI's using Evolutionary Algorithms (EA). In this paper, we solve several control synthesis examples such as Reduced-order control, Simultaneous stabilization, Multi-objective control, $H_{\infty}$ optimal control, Maxed $H_2$ / $H_{\infty}$control design, and Robust $H_{\infty}$ control. Each of these problems is formulated as the standard BMI form, and solved by the proposed algorithm. The performance in each case is compared with those of conventional methods.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to identify the variables which affect BMI and the relationships among BMI and socio-demographic variables and health-related behaviors among women in Pajoo city. A self-report questionnaire was used covering questions regarding health, eating habits and health related behaviors such as smoking and drinking behavior, exercise, weight management, etc. Test of significance for differences between the groups were performed with $X^2$-test and hierarchial regression. The level of BMI has a positive relationship with age, married status, and weight management among Pajoo citizens in Korea. This study may be utilized in preparation and planning for dementia prevention programs and policies of older people. Also it can be useful for developing and enhancing various health programs and policies and policies when applied appropriately.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2007

We examined the associations between adiponectin or leptin and serum ICAM-1 levels in seventy-six hypercholesterolemic patients (mean age 59 yrs, 25 males and 51 females, LDL-cholesterol>=130mg/dL at screening). Blood lipid profiles and HOMA-IR derived from fasting glucose and insulin concentrations were determined. Serum levels of adiponectin, leptin and ICAM-1 were analyzed using ELISA The results showed that serum levels of leptin were positively associated with serum levels of ICAM-1 independent of age, sex and BMI (r=0.392, p<0.001). Serum levels of adiponectin were negatively associated with serum levels of ICAM-1 independent of age, sex and BMI (r=-0.343, p<0.005). Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed that serum leptin was an independent factor to be associated with serum ICAM-1 levels after adjusting for age, sex, BMI, alcohol intake, smoking status, blood lipids such as total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and HOMA-IR (p<0.001). With respect to adiponectin, its association with serum ICAM-1 was attenuated but still significant when further adjustments were made for age, sex, BMI, alcohol intake, smoking status, blood lipids such as total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol and HOMA-IR (p<0.005). In conclusion, this study suggests that adiponectin and leptin are associated with endothelial derived inflammation.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.145-153
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• 2005

비만이 질병으로 인식되기 시작하면서 치료에 대한 관심이 높아져 가고 있으며, 한방 치료에 대한 효과 및 부작용에 대한 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 이에 의정부 한방병원에 비만 치료를 위해 내원한 20명을 대상으로 조위승청탕 가미방 치료 후에 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 비만 환자 20명에 대한 전기침 치료 및 약물 요법 치료 후 체중감소 결과는 치료 1주 후 평균 $1.33{\pm}0.85kg$, 2주 후에 평균 $2.45{\pm}1.64kg$, 3주 후에 평균 $3.25{\pm}2.09kg$, 4주 후에 평균 $4.15{\pm}2.38kg$이 감소된 것으로 나타났으며, BMI는 치료 4주 후 $1.62{\pm}1.05$ 감소된 것으로 나타났다. 2. BMI 기준으로 4주 치료 후 위험체중에서 평균 $3.15{\pm}1.74kg$ 감소하였고, 비만 Class I에서 평균 $3.57{\pm}1.62kg$ 감소하였으며, 비만 Class II에서 평균 $6.98{\pm}2.88kg$ 감소하였다. 3. 태음인에서 $4.47{\pm}2.51kg$가 감소되었으며, 소음인에서 $3.20{\pm}0kg$ 감소되었으며, 소양인에서 $2.50{\pm}1.93kg$ 감소되었다. 4. 복약이후 식욕의 감소에 따른 체중감소량은 식욕의 저하군에서 평균 $4.94{\pm}2.64kg$ 감소하였고, 보통에서는 $3.35{\pm}1.25kg$ 식욕 증가 군에서는 $2.25{\pm}2.62kg$ 감소하였다. 5. 치료 후 체지방율은 평균 $3.16{\pm}1.25%$ 감소되었다. 6. 치료 전 후에 혈압과 맥박 모두 증가나 감소는 없었으며, 정상적으로 나타났으며, 치료 전 측정한 수치와 치료 4주 후에 재측정한 BUN, Cr, GOT, GPT는 모두 참고치 이하에서 변화를 보여 정상 소견으로 나타났으며, 각종 호소 증상으로 자율신경계 항진 증상은 11명이 호소하였으며, 불면이 1례, 발한이 9례, 심계 항진이 1례였다. 위장관 증상은 7명이 호소하였으며, 오심이 3례, 복통이 4례였으며 기타 증상으로 3명이 호소하였으며 두통이 2례 현훈이 1례였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.3579-3586
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• 2011

본 연구는 남녀 대학생들의 비만과 대사증후군 유병률을 알아보고, BMI와 대사증후군 위험인자의 관계를 비교 분석함으로써 대학생의 만성 질환 이환율을 낮추고 well-being에 대한 인식을 높이고자 한다. B광역시 P대학 건강관련 교양과목 수강생인 남녀 대학생 848명을 대상으로 BMI기준에 따라 UWG, NWG, OWG, OG로 나누어 남녀 각각 대사증후군 위험인자를 측정하였다. 총 대상자에서 비만(BMI${\geq}$25 kg/$m^2$) 유병률은 12. 61%, 과체중(BMI 23-24.9 kg/$m^2$)은 31.36%로 나타났다. 대사증후군의 위험인자가 3개 이상의 기준을 만족한 학생은 0.35%(3명), 2개만 가지고 있는 학생은 3.41%(29명)로 낮게 나타났다. 그러나 대사증후군 위험인자를 적어도 1개 가지고 있는 대상자는 29.71%(252명)로 높은 수준을 보였다. BMI와 대사증후군 위험인자에 대한 그룹간 비교를 보면, 남자 대학생의 경우 BMI가 높은 그룹이 낮은 그룹보다 glucose를 제외한 허리둘레, TG, BP에서 더 높게 나타났으며, HDL-C에서는 더 낮게 나타났다. 여자 대학생의 경우 허리둘레와 BP에서 BMI가 높은 그룹이 더 높게 나타났으며, TG, HDL, glucose에서는 그룹간 차이가 없었다.