Obesity Management Kit: Waist Circumference Tape Measure and DVD
The Obesity Management Kit includes a MyoTape measuring tape for measuring waist circumference and an instructional DVD developed by leading obesity researcher, Dr. Robert Ross, of the Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) at Queen’s University. The Practitioner version provides instructions for health practitioners (physicians, nurses, health units, other primary care providers) and includes a quick reference poster.
A study by researchers at Queen’s University has shown, for the first time, that abdominal (or visceral) fat is an independent predictor of mortality in men (Kuk et al., Obesity Research 14:336-341, 2006).
These findings underline the importance of measuring abdominal fat to predict the risk of future disease and mortality. Tracking body weight and body mass index alone is not a sufficient indicator of risk. Since visceral fat is strongly correlated with waist circumference, the researchers recommend that waist measurement be a routine measure in clinical practice. Practitioner version and self-measure version available for purchase ($15+tax and shipping).
- Email the CORE Manager at core@queensu.ca.
- Please indicate the version of the kit (either self-measure or practitioner version) and the number of kits requested.
- Be sure to include your billing and, if applicable, shipping address, as well as a contact phone number.
- The CORE Manager will get back to you with an invoice as well as payment information.
Once you receive your invoice, there are two ways to pay for your Obesity Management Kit(s):
- You will be asked to provide your credit card type (VISA or MasterCard), card number, card expiry date and name on the card to the CORE Manager. This information can be provided by fax (613-533-2580) or email (core@queensu.ca).
- Make cheque or money order payable to “Queen’s University”.
- Send a copy of your invoice and cheque/money order to:
CORE
28 Division Street, 5th Floor
Queen’s University
Your kit(s) will be shipped immediately upon receiving payment. Product will be sent by standard mail unless otherwise requested (and courier account no. provided).