Articles Related to obesity
Effect of “BEAUTYCOFFEE” on Body Weight A Pilot Study in Patients with Obesity
Background and Aims: Obesity and overweight are associated with a wide spectrum of morbid conditions, which contribute to high prevalence of disability and mortality worldwide. These conditions include the metabolic syndrome, cardio--
vascular and cerebro-vascular events, and fatty liver disease with the possible deterioration to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and malignancy. Despite the wide variety of treatment options available, which include lifestyle modifications and medical and surgical interventions, obesity is still considered a worldwide pandemic, necessitating the search for additional treatment options. As caffeine exerts weight-reducing properties, we here studied the effect of Beautycoffee, a dietary supplement composed of black and green coffee arabica, together with herbal compounds, believed to be effective towards decreasing body
weight.
Food Habits and Factors Affecting Food Intake Among College Students in Kuwait
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess food habits among college students at Kuwait University (KU) utilizing a
written questionnaire, targeting first year to higher education level regardless of age. Participants were recruited from different colleges (n=678) (73%, females, and 27% males) with a response rate of 98.8%. Data showed that 48.6% buy their foods
from campus, and 38.2% of them eat in college daily. The taste was the most influential factor that is affecting food choices
(53.7%), while only 2.9% of students considered cost as an important element
Central Obesity, Physical Activity, Basal Metabolism, and Body Composition in Adults: A Systematic Review
: Obesity is a global epidemic with serious consequences for countries.
Objective: This work aims to systematically review the available evidence on the relationship between basal metabolism (BM), body composition, and physical activity (PA) with central obesity.
Methodology: The search strategy was carried out using Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, and SciELO following
the PRISMA guidelines. The STROBE checklist and the Jadad scale were also used for quality assessment.
Does Body Mass Index Influence the Onset and Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer?
Overweight and obesity are considered an increasing colorectal cancer risk factor. The association between excess body weight and colorectal cancer appears to be related to a state of systemic low-grade inflammation, due to an overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines.
Leptin Receptor Gene Variant Rs1137101 and Ghrelin Gene Variant Rs696217 are Associated with Body Mass Index in Brazilian Population: A Case-Control Study
Introduction: Obesity is a multifactorial condition influenced by environment and genetic factors. Controlling appetite
and satiety involves complex interactions between the hypothalamus, which is responsible for homeostasis regulation
energy, and hormones that regulate appetite including leptin and ghrelin. Leptin plays an important role in the regulation
of food intake and energy expenditure, generating an increase in energy burning and decreasing food intake. And ghrelin
is directly involved in the regulation of short-term energy balance.
Objectives: To verify frequency, biochemical profile and Body Mass Index (BMI) variations according to SNPs in LEPR
and GHRL gene.
Subjects and Methods: 163 both genders subjects were classified into Study Group (SG): 103 subjects with obesity; Control Group (CG): 60 non-obese. Blood samples were collected to perform DNA extraction and biochemical profile analysis. Statistical significance was established at p < 0.05.
Results: The genotype and allele frequency were similar between groups for both polymorphisms. The _/A genotype of
the GHRL rs696217 polymorphism was associated to increased BMI in SG compared CG (p = 0.003) and increased triglycerides (TG) and very low density lipoprotein (VLDLc) values in CG (p < 0, 05). The _/A genotype was also associated
with increased fasting glucose compared to CC genotype only in CG (p = 0.031). Considering the LEPR rs1137101 polymorphism, AA genotype subjects presented higher BMI compared to _/G genotype subjects (p = 0.024). No difference
between biochemical profile variables related to LEPR rs1137101 polymorphism was found.
Conclusion: AA genotypes of the LEPR rs1137101 polymorphism and _/A of the GHRL rs696217 polymorphism suggest
being risk factors for BMI and the latter is associated with fasting glucose, VLDLc and TG variation.
A Web-Based Nutrition Education Study in Alabama Black-Belt Counties During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Overweight and obesity continue to be health-related issues in Alabama Black-Belt Counties with rates ranging from 35 to 48%. We aimed to determine the impact of a web-based nutrition education and physical activity intervention on participants’ health in Alabama Black Belt counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutrition education was delivered to participants through a zoom online platform for 12 weeks. Participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices as well as changes in nutrition knowledge, anthropometry, and blood pressure were determined through online surveys. Of the participants, (100%) indicated that overweight and obesity are a result of unhealthy lifestyles, whereas 90.7% reported that obesity increased the risk of high blood pressure (90.7%), diabetes (86.04%), and heart disease (90.7%). Results showed that participants’ income was a significant determinant of their perception for the role of schools in fighting obesity (χ2=0.04). Similarly, data revealed that the age of participants was a significant factor for: their desire to learn more about obesity (χ2=0.04), perception of their knowledge of overweight and obesity compared to the average person (χ2=0.01), and the perception that they had an excellent knowledge of overweight and obesity (χ2=0.05). There were significant improvements in knowledge scores. Results showed a significant decline in waist circumference (p<0.001) and hip circumference (p<0.02); 60% of the participants showed a decline in bodyweight; 43% lost more than 1-5kg, while 9.8% maintained their baseline weight. Web-based virtual interactions may effectively substitute or complement face-face nutrition education and lead to a reduction of overweight and obesity in Alabama Black-Belt counties.
Italian Survey on Perception of Obesity and Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: A Comparison between General Practitioners and Obese Patients
Obesity is a pandemic, chronic and relapsing disease with several treatment options.
The aim of this work was to investigate the level of awareness that people with obesity (PwO) have of their own condition and
the level of knowledge regarding possible treatments available. To compare and contrast collected data on PwO with data
obtained from general practitioners (GPs)
Factors Influencing Overweight and Obesity in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
WHO reports a high global prevalence of overweight and, which is prevalent among nurses and results in poorer health, work productivity and patient care. Existing studies have established the relationships between multiple demographic and work-related factors and overweight and obesity, but no review investigated which factors are associated
with overweight and obesity in nurses.
Capsaicinoids Increase Resting Metabolic Rate in Healthy Individuals under Fasting Condition
Obesity is a chronic metabolic condition of energy imbalance where energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Resting energy expenditure (REE) represents calories burned at rest and accounts for >60% of total energy expenditure and is an important target for management of obesity. Capsaicinoids, extracted from Capsicum annuum have previously been shown to increase metabolism, lipolysis & induce satiety.
Anthropometric Measures of Obesity to Predict Mortality using Edmonton’s Obesity Staging System, among Young Sudanese Females at Khartoum Locality, Sudan
Obesity is considered a serious health hazard. It predisposes the individual to many disorders, such as diabetes and heart disease, it shortens the life span, and it complicates childbirth and surgery. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted in health centers at Khartoum locality during November 2018- January 2019; aimed to predict mortality among a young female Sudanese population enrolled in health centers.
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Adults in the Selected Towns of Western Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
The risk of overweight and/ or obesity is one of the increasing conditions worldwide touching both the developed and developing countries. It is becoming much devastating specially in town population. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight/obesity and the associated risk factors among adults residing in the selected
towns of western part of Ethiopia.
Comparative Effect of a High Fat with or without High Levels of Sucrose Diets on Peripheral Neuropathy in C57BL/6J Mice
Feeding mice a diet containing high fat and high sucrose has been promoted as a good model for type 2 diabetes. This study sought to determine the effect of feeding mice a high fat and high sucrose diet on neuropathy compared to mice fed only a high fat diet and mice fed a high diet and treated with streptozotocin.
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in Healthy Obese Adults
It was a cross-sectional study including 434 apparently healthy subjects (194 males) divided into two groups: i) obese (BMI ≥ 30 Kg/m²) and ii) non-obese (BMI < 30 Kg/m²). Exclusion criteria were: current smokers, asthma, medicine intake interfering with FeNO levels, and abnormal lung function tests. The FeNO measurements were performed before spirometry. Student t test was performed to compare between the two groups. The Spearman correlation between BMI and FeNO levels was evaluated. The Piecewise linear regression with breakpoint was assessed to define the breakpoint of inflammation related to obesity.
Editorial Board Members Related to obesity
Tingzhong Yang
Professor and Director of Social Medicine
Zhejiang University
China
Zhejiang University
China
Shirley Mcilvenny
Professor
Department of Health and Nutrition
National Institute of Integrative Medicine
Australia
Department of Health and Nutrition
National Institute of Integrative Medicine
Australia
Zhiping Yu
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Florida
United States
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Florida
United States
Sheila Barrett
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition
Northern Illinois University
United States
Department of Nutrition
Northern Illinois University
United States
Theresa Loomis
Director
M.S.Nutrition and Dietetics Program
State University of New York
USA
M.S.Nutrition and Dietetics Program
State University of New York
USA
ALI H. MOKDAD
Professor of Global Health
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
University of Washington
United States
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
University of Washington
United States
Baojun Xu
Associate Professor
Division of Science and Technology
Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University
United International College
China
Division of Science and Technology
Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University
United International College
China
Liqing Yu
Associate Professor
Departments of Animal and Avian Sciences
University of Maryland
United States
Departments of Animal and Avian Sciences
University of Maryland
United States
YUNBO LI
Professor
Department of Pharmacology
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
United States
Department of Pharmacology
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
United States
Kathy K Isoldi
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutrition
Long Island University
United States
Department of Nutrition
Long Island University
United States