ObesityWeek 2021

Meeting Coverage

12-Week Weight-Loss Program Successfully Implemented in Primary Care

By

Jeanelle Jacobs

Patients with high engagement throughout all 12 weeks lost more than double the amount of weight lost by those who submitted their weight less frequently.

3-D Scans May Predict Metabolic Syndrome in Adults and Activity Levels in Children

By

Jeanelle Jacobs

3-D optical imaging may be a better screening tool for metabolic syndrome in adults than BMI, according to research presented at ObesityWeek 2021.

Sleep Wake Time Linked to Weight Gain in Younger Patients

By

Jeanelle Jacobs

Sleep timing may be a modifiable factor in the development of excess weight gain in younger patients.

Food Insecurity Linked to Disordered Eating in Patients With Obesity

By

Kristin Della Volpe

Research from ObesityWeek 2021 links food insecurity to a cycle of disordered eating.

The Public Welcomes Policies Prohibiting Weight Discrimination

By

Kristin Della Volpe

Approximately 40% of American adults report being stigmatized or discriminated against because of their body weight.

Weight Stigma: Bullying Widely Reported Among Teens and Parents

By

Kristin Della Volpe

Research from ObesityWeek® 2021 shows that weight-related teasing and bullying among adolescents is common.