Abbreviations
- BMI% – BMI Percentage: A measure of body fat calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared.
- BP: Blood Pressure - Blood Pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. It is typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and consists of two values - systolic and diastolic.
- BPD – Biliopancreatic Diversion: BPD is a type of bariatric surgery that involves both restrictive and malabsorptive components, significantly altering the digestive system to achieve weight loss.
- BOMSS – British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society: BOMSS is a professional organization in the United Kingdom dedicated to the advancement of surgical treatments for obesity and metabolic disorders.
- BOCF – Baseline Observation Carried Forward: BOCF is a statistical method used in research to handle missing data by carrying forward the last observed value from baseline measurements.
- BMI – Body Mass Index: BMI is a numerical measure calculated based on an individual's height and weight. It is commonly used to assess body fat and determine if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
- BCT – Behavior Change Technique: BCT refers to specific strategies and methods used to modify behavior, often employed in interventions aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and weight loss.
- BPD: Biliopancreatic diversion is a type of bariatric surgery that is similar to the duodenal switch. However, it involves bypassing the gallbladder and the pancreas. This can lead to some nutritional deficiencies, so it is important to work with a doctor to ensure that you are getting the nutrients you need.
- BMI: Body Mass Index is a numerical measure of body fat based on an individual's height and weight. It is used to categorize individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. BMI is a widely used screening tool to assess an individual's weight status and determine their eligibility for bariatric surgery.
