Higher BMI Linked to Overestimation of Caloric Value in Food
A survey was conducted to assess whether BMI influences the ability of an individual to estimate the caloric value of food.
Obesity
Low-Calorie Sweetened Drinks Do Not Cut Calories in Children
Low-, zero-calorie sweetened beverage consumers take in 200 extra calories daily vs water drinkers.
DDW: Lasting Weight Loss Seen With Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Patients were predicted to achieve their minimum weight at 24 months after ESG.
FDA Approves Novel Non-Surgical Device for Weight Reduction in Obese Patients
The device, which is approved for 12 months of treatment, is approximately 5.6cm in diameter and is delivered and retrieved endoscopically.
Metformin May Help Obese With Prediabetes Maintain Weight Loss
Results seen in post hoc analysis performed in Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
For children with obesity, physical and mental health issues are highly prevalent, regardless of BMI class.
Bariatric Embolization Feasible for Treatment of Severe Obesity
Bariatric embolization results in weight loss for up to 12 months, increase in quality of life.
Changes to WIC Food Program Tied to Reversal in Obesity Trends
Trend of increasing obesity among 2- to 4-year-olds was reversed after 2009 changes.
How to Prevent Obesity in Adults and Children (Fact Sheet)
The rate of obesity is on the rise. Advise your patients on what they can do to lose weight.
Studies Look at Ways to Reduce Depressive Episodes in Obese
Integrated intervention associated with decline in body mass index, depressive symptoms.
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