Metabolic improvements following Roux-en-Y surgery assessed by solid meal test in subjects with short duration type 2 diabetes
ConclusionsWith a test meal of size and composition representative of the routine diet of post-RYGB subjects, improved glycemic and gut hormone responses occur which cannot be replicated by reducing the size of the MMTT in diabetic subjects not undergoing surgery.Trial registrationClinical Trials.gov Identifier:NCT00957957 August 11, 2009. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - February 28, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Aggressive clinical approach to obesity improves metabolic and clinical outcomes and can prevent bariatric surgery: a single center experience
ConclusionAn intensive clinical approach to obesity management can be an effective alternative to bariatric surgery, although further randomized controlled studies are necessary to validate our findings. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - February 20, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Informing the development and uptake of a weight management intervention for preconception: a mixed-methods investigation of patient and provider perceptions
ConclusionsA number of intervention strategies may be well received by both patients and providers in preconception care to assist with weight loss prior to conception. Future research is needed on intervention effects and sustainability. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - February 5, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Overweight and obesity in children aged 3 –13 years in urban Cameroon: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and association with socio-economic status
ConclusionsOverweight/obesity is relatively common in sub-Saharan African children and prevalence is associated with HSES. However, this association may be mediated by sweet drink consumption, passive means of travel to school and not doing sport at school. We suggest that these potentially modifiable behaviors may be effective targets for obesity prevention. Further studies should specifically focus on unhealthy behaviors that mediate overweight/obesity as well as other non communicable diseases in children. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 31, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Neuropsychological function in individuals with morbid obesity: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsSome characteristic cognitive weaknesses and strengths were evident at the group level, although pronounced variation was observed. Deficits in executive functions, information processing, and attention should be taken into consideration in clinical practice. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 25, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Complex association between rural/urban residence, household wealth and women ’s overweight: evidence from 30 cross-sectional national household surveys in Africa
ConclusionsAs nations develop and household wealth increases, rural African women are at increased or higher risk of being overweight compared with urban women. Programmes and policies to address rising prevalence of overweight are needed in both rural and urban areas to avoid serious epidemics of non-communicable diseases. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 18, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Randomised, double-blind, clinical investigation to compare orlistat 60 milligram and a customized polyglucosamine, two treatment methods for the management of overweight and obesity
ConclusionsEven though both groups were instructed to adopt a calorie restricted diet together with increased physical activity an additional weight loss in the polyglucosamine group of 1.6 kilogram (kg) compared to the orlistat group (6.2 ± 3.46 versus 4.6 ± 2.36 kg) in both centers was seen despite the higher consumption of carbohydrates in Italy (center 2). A typical Italian diet is usually high in carbohydrate content whereas Germans tend to consume meals with higher fat content. This leads to the assumption that polygl ucosamine limits both fat and carbohydrate absorption which would explain the comparable ...
Source: BMC Obesity - January 10, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Health communication implications of the perceived meanings of terms used to denote unhealthy foods
ConclusionsThese results demonstrate that different terms for unhealthy foods can have substantially different meanings for audience members. A detailed understanding of these meanings is needed to ensure that nutrition guidance and health promotion campaigns use appropriate terminology. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 9, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Body mass index –measured adiposity and population attributability of associated factors: a population-based study from Buea, Cameroon
ConclusionThe prevalence of overweight and obesity in this semi-urban Cameroonian population is high, affecting over a third of individuals. Community-based interventions to control weight would need to take into account gender specificities and socio-economic status. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 6, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Severe obesity, emotions and eating habits: a case-control study
ConclusionThis study provides information on the relationship between emotions and eating habits in obesity, which is a rarely studied topic. We believe that our study provides a novel and necessary overview of the associations among severe obesity, emotions and eating habits. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - January 6, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Aspiration therapy for obesity; a safe and effective treatment
ConclusionsAspiration therapy is an efficient and safe treatment for obesity, and weight reduction improves quality of life. Excess weight was approximately halved in a year, with weight stability if treatment was continued.Trial registrationTrial RegisterISRCTN 49958132. Retrospectively registered 28/02/2014. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - December 27, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Early rapid weight gain and subsequent overweight and obesity in middle childhood in Peru
ConclusionsRapid weight gain in infancy and in early childhood in Peru is associated with overweight and obesity at age 8 years even when considering other determinants of childhood obesity. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - December 12, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Associations between obesity and mental distress in late midlife: results from a large Danish community sample
ConclusionResults indicate more mental distress among underweight, obese and severely obese men and women after adjusting for socio-demographic factors. Furthermore, obese men have higher risk of reporting clinically relevant symptoms of somatization independently of socio-demographic factors. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - December 11, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Erratum to: Freshman 15 in England: a longitudinal evaluation of first year university student ’s weight change
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Source: BMC Obesity - December 8, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
Nutritional quality and marketing strategies of fast food children ’s combo meals in Guatemala
ConclusionsChildren ’s fast food combo meals in Guatemala were promoted using several marketing strategies that encourage consumption, including offering toy giveaways and price incentives. In addition, nutrition information is lacking in fast food chain restaurants. Public health advocates in Guatemala should consid er a comprehensive approach to encourage healthier choices within fast food restaurants including policies that require fruit and vegetable options for meal side dishes, accessible and easy to read nutrition information, and restrict the use of toy giveaways. (Source: BMC Obesity)
Source: BMC Obesity - December 7, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research
