For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this weight may still be in the overweight or obese range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity.
Tree basal area. Tree Basal Area (TBA) is the cross-sectional area (over the bark) at breast height (1.3 metres above the ground) measured in metres squared (m2). TBA can be used to estimate tree volumes and stand competition.ree Basal Area (TBA) is the cross-sectional area (over the bark) at breast height (1.3 metres above the ground) measured in metres squared (m2).
Not to be confused with basil or basel. Basal or basilar is a term meaning base, bottom, or minimum. Basal (anatomy), an anatomical term of location for features associated with the base of an organism or structure. Basal (medicine), a minimal level that is necessary for health or life, such as a minimum insulin dose.