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POIDS INFERIEUR CATEGORIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- underweight
1, record 1, English, underweight
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The condition of weighing less than what is considered a normal weight, defined by a body mass index under 18.5 kg/m² and associated with an increased risk of health problems. 2, record 1, English, - underweight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both underweight and overweight constitute adult malnutrition: once these conditions reach certain levels, the manifestations of adult malnutrition become apparent. 3, record 1, English, - underweight
Record 1, Key term(s)
- under weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance pondérale
1, record 1, French, insuffisance%20pond%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poids insuffisant 2, record 1, French, poids%20insuffisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie de poids corporel définie par un indice de masse corporelle inférieur à 18, 5 kg/m² qui s’accompagne d’un risque accru de développer des problèmes de santé. 3, record 1, French, - insuffisance%20pond%C3%A9rale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’insuffisance pondérale (c’est-à-dire IMCde masse corporelle [inférieur à] 18,5) et la surcharge pondérale (c’est-à-dire IMC [inférieur ou égal à] 25) sont toutes deux dangereuses. L’insuffisance pondérale constitue une préoccupation importante dans les pays en développement et les régions rurales parce que la capacité de travail est réduite lorsque l’IMC est inférieur à 18,5. 4, record 1, French, - insuffisance%20pond%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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