The document discusses several studies related to weight control and obesity research from WeightControl.com. The main findings are:
1) A study found that bariatric weight loss surgery patients reported an increase in substance use 2 years post-surgery, with alcohol use increasing more for gastric bypass patients.
2) A study on zonisamide for weight loss found that 400mg per day plus lifestyle intervention led to 7.3kg weight loss after 1 year, with mild side effects.
3) A study found aerobic training was more effective than resistance training or a combination for reducing fat mass in overweight/obese adults over 8 months.
Thinking About Success and Failure in Obesity CareObesityHelp
Even though obesity has officially been classified as disease by important groups like the American Medical Association, many people – doctors included – put all the emphasis on the scale and on other measures like body mass index (BMI). In this talk we will look at how success is measured now and other ways to define success after bariatric surgery. Time allowing, we will also talk about some of the long-term issues related to health and nutrition after bariatric surgery, with a focus on things that contribute to weight regain.
What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over by Dr. Scott CunneenObesityHelp
For those planning to have weight loss surgery, as well as for those who have already done so, extensive patient education is required – or at least it should be. There’s the excitement of having made this life-changing decision, and the thrill of the weight coming off after surgery – for some, fast and furious, for others slower and more steadily. We call that the “honeymoon period,” when you can almost stand in front of a mirror and watch the changes take place. You’re excited, committed and compliant. And then a year goes by, and another, and before you know it, you’re three or four or five years post-op…with a whole new set of issues, or maybe some of the old ones resurfacing. Dr. Cunneen would like his audience to think about what “success” really means for weight loss surgery patients, how to achieve it and, most importantly, how to make it last.
A thorough look at intermittent fasting and calorie restriction as a benefit ...Dr. Courtney Holmberg, ND
Many health trends come and go, but one dietary trend that has seemed to endure the craze is intermittent fasting.
The primary reason intermittent fasting (IF) has remained so popular is because it offers flexibility to fit a busy schedule, and (while I don't typically advise mindlessly eat as long as your fasting) it doesn't ultimately demand restricted eating.
In today's society, leanness is often equated with beauty, success, fitness, and self-control. Obesity, on the other hand, is considered as undesirable as leanness is desirable, for reasons that are often more related to cosmetic concerns than to actual or potential medical complications.
1) Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease with significant health risks and economic costs. Lifestyle interventions are often ineffective long-term, so medications and surgery may be considered.
2) Common obesity drug options include phentermine, orlistat, sibutramine, topiramate, metformin, exenatide, and rimonabant. They work via appetite suppression, fat absorption inhibition, or other mechanisms.
3) While medications can modestly aid weight loss, they also carry risks and are generally not intended for long-term use. Bariatric surgery may be considered for patients with BMI >35 and comorbidities.
This document discusses a literature review on the impact of physical activity on medication dosage for patients taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. Several studies are summarized that show physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and may decrease the need for medication. The PICOT question asks how daily physical activity compared to a sedentary lifestyle affects medication dosage over one year for patients currently prescribed these medications. The background provides evidence that exercise positively impacts mental health through neurotransmitter release and reducing harmful immune chemicals.
Deborah Bade Horn presented on physical activity prescription for patients with obesity. She reviewed general guidelines for physical activity and discussed case-based application. For a patient needing bilateral knee replacements, Horn prescribed an initial focus on pool exercises and personal training before progressing to physical therapy and a presurgical exercise plan. The long-term goal was for the patient to maintain over 250 minutes of physical activity per week at a vigorous intensity and potentially return to doubles tennis. Through obesity treatment, the patient had both knee replacements and maintained over 120 pounds of weight loss long-term with minimal pain.
This document provides background information on protein supplement use among gym-goers in Lebanon. It begins with acknowledging those who helped with the project and providing a table of contents that outlines the abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, limitations, ethics, and conclusion sections. The introduction discusses the increased popularity of protein supplements globally and reviews different types of supplements and their purposes. The literature review summarizes several previous studies that examined protein supplement use among athletes and gym-goers. The methodology section describes the study design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and ethics. The results and discussion sections will analyze survey responses from 50 gym-goers in Lebanon on their protein supplement use.
Thinking About Success and Failure in Obesity CareObesityHelp
Even though obesity has officially been classified as disease by important groups like the American Medical Association, many people – doctors included – put all the emphasis on the scale and on other measures like body mass index (BMI). In this talk we will look at how success is measured now and other ways to define success after bariatric surgery. Time allowing, we will also talk about some of the long-term issues related to health and nutrition after bariatric surgery, with a focus on things that contribute to weight regain.
What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over by Dr. Scott CunneenObesityHelp
For those planning to have weight loss surgery, as well as for those who have already done so, extensive patient education is required – or at least it should be. There’s the excitement of having made this life-changing decision, and the thrill of the weight coming off after surgery – for some, fast and furious, for others slower and more steadily. We call that the “honeymoon period,” when you can almost stand in front of a mirror and watch the changes take place. You’re excited, committed and compliant. And then a year goes by, and another, and before you know it, you’re three or four or five years post-op…with a whole new set of issues, or maybe some of the old ones resurfacing. Dr. Cunneen would like his audience to think about what “success” really means for weight loss surgery patients, how to achieve it and, most importantly, how to make it last.
A thorough look at intermittent fasting and calorie restriction as a benefit ...Dr. Courtney Holmberg, ND
Many health trends come and go, but one dietary trend that has seemed to endure the craze is intermittent fasting.
The primary reason intermittent fasting (IF) has remained so popular is because it offers flexibility to fit a busy schedule, and (while I don't typically advise mindlessly eat as long as your fasting) it doesn't ultimately demand restricted eating.
In today's society, leanness is often equated with beauty, success, fitness, and self-control. Obesity, on the other hand, is considered as undesirable as leanness is desirable, for reasons that are often more related to cosmetic concerns than to actual or potential medical complications.
1) Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease with significant health risks and economic costs. Lifestyle interventions are often ineffective long-term, so medications and surgery may be considered.
2) Common obesity drug options include phentermine, orlistat, sibutramine, topiramate, metformin, exenatide, and rimonabant. They work via appetite suppression, fat absorption inhibition, or other mechanisms.
3) While medications can modestly aid weight loss, they also carry risks and are generally not intended for long-term use. Bariatric surgery may be considered for patients with BMI >35 and comorbidities.
This document discusses a literature review on the impact of physical activity on medication dosage for patients taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. Several studies are summarized that show physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and may decrease the need for medication. The PICOT question asks how daily physical activity compared to a sedentary lifestyle affects medication dosage over one year for patients currently prescribed these medications. The background provides evidence that exercise positively impacts mental health through neurotransmitter release and reducing harmful immune chemicals.
Deborah Bade Horn presented on physical activity prescription for patients with obesity. She reviewed general guidelines for physical activity and discussed case-based application. For a patient needing bilateral knee replacements, Horn prescribed an initial focus on pool exercises and personal training before progressing to physical therapy and a presurgical exercise plan. The long-term goal was for the patient to maintain over 250 minutes of physical activity per week at a vigorous intensity and potentially return to doubles tennis. Through obesity treatment, the patient had both knee replacements and maintained over 120 pounds of weight loss long-term with minimal pain.
This document provides background information on protein supplement use among gym-goers in Lebanon. It begins with acknowledging those who helped with the project and providing a table of contents that outlines the abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, limitations, ethics, and conclusion sections. The introduction discusses the increased popularity of protein supplements globally and reviews different types of supplements and their purposes. The literature review summarizes several previous studies that examined protein supplement use among athletes and gym-goers. The methodology section describes the study design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and ethics. The results and discussion sections will analyze survey responses from 50 gym-goers in Lebanon on their protein supplement use.
Diet programs work regardless of the specific brand, as all programs resulted in weight loss when compared to no diet at all. Low-carb and low-fat diets produced the most weight loss initially, with an average of 19 pounds lost for low-carb and over 17 pounds for low-fat by 6 months, dropping slightly to 16 pounds lost by 1 year for both. Moderate macronutrient diets produced an average weight loss of 12.5 pounds after 1 year. While specific brands differed slightly in results, with low-carb diets producing up to 4 more pounds lost than others, on the whole the differences between branded diet programs were small and not very meaningful to people trying to lose weight.
Presentation about protein supplements' researchNadine Massaad
This document summarizes a study on protein supplement intake among gym-goers in Lebanon. The study found that 40% of gym-goers consumed protein supplements, most commonly whey protein shakes. Sources of advice on supplements were friends (40%) and gym instructors (30%). While 13 participants reported positive effects, 7 reported negative side effects. The discussion compares these findings to prior studies and notes limitations like small sample size. It concludes there is a need for programs to increase scientific knowledge on supplements and control misleading media information.
This document discusses strategies for staging patients with obesity based on their level of health risks and comorbidities. It presents the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS), which categorizes obesity into stages from 0 to 4 based on functional limitations, comorbidities, risk factors and mental health issues. Stage 0 indicates no health risks while stage 4 indicates end-stage disease. EOSS provides a framework for prioritizing clinical management and predicts mortality risk. The document also discusses how different levels of weight loss through various treatments can improve specific comorbidities like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and sleep apnea.
Exercise Is Medicine: How a Medical Fitness Center Differs from a Health ClubMercy Medical Center
During his presentation on 2/25/14, Eldon Jones, director of health & fitness at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio, explains how exercise often is as effective as medication in treating certain chronic serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and more.
Eldon also covered how a medical fitness center differs from a tradition gym or health club.
Other topics covered in the presentaton:
* The importance of prescribing exercise
* US Physical Activity Guidelines
* Cardiac rehabilitation and how it works
* Components of ExRx for risk factor reduction
* FITT principle
* Stages of conditioning
* Strength training
Exercise provides significant health benefits such as preventing osteoporosis, reducing low back pain, lowering the risk of various cancers and age-related diseases, improving cognitive performance, and reducing anxiety. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can act as a medicine to treat and prevent many health conditions.
The document discusses treatment options for obesity, including bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications. It outlines several severe health risks of obesity like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Bariatric surgery procedures like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy can result in 30-35% weight loss but require long-term follow-up. Pharmacotherapy options include appetite suppressants and drugs that reduce nutrient absorption, and are meant to augment lifestyle changes. Behavioral modifications focusing on nutrition, activity and therapy are also important to manage obesity long-term.
The document summarizes guidelines from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) regarding recommended gestational weight gain based on pre-pregnancy BMI. The IOM guidelines aim to optimize outcomes for women and infants but have received some criticism, particularly for overweight and obese women. For overweight or obese women gaining less than recommended but with appropriately growing fetuses, encouraging increased weight gain does not improve outcomes. Individualized care is important in managing weight gain during pregnancy.
1. The document discusses the use of yoga as an alternative or complementary treatment to standardized pharmaceutical therapies for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.
2. Several research studies presented in the document found that yoga led to reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones as well as improvements in immune functioning and psychological well-being.
3. The document argues that yoga engages the body's natural healing system and treats the underlying causes of illness rather than just suppressing symptoms like many pharmaceutical therapies.
Craig Ballantyne introduces himself as a certified strength and conditioning specialist and creator of the Turbulence Training system for fat loss and muscle building. He then summarizes three scientific studies that prove you can lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously: 1) A Purdue University study where participants gained muscle and lost fat with strength training. 2) A creatine supplementation study where both groups gained muscle and lost fat, with more impressive results for those taking creatine. 3) A study where women who drank milk after strength training gained muscle and lost fat without cardio. He then provides five scientifically proven methods for burning more fat while building muscle: eating fruits and vegetables, high-intensity training with fewer reps, interval training, high
Regular exercise can positively impact self-esteem in several ways:
1) It improves physical health factors like fitness, body composition, and energy levels, which can boost confidence and self-image.
2) The achievement and discipline of sticking to an exercise routine itself contributes to feelings of accomplishment and self-esteem.
3) Aerobic exercise specifically releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones, improving mood and psychological well-being.
This document provides an introduction and overview of exercise and physical activity for older adults. It discusses the four main types of exercise that can improve health and physical ability: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Regular physical activity is important for older adults to maintain independence and health as they age. While exercise is not necessary for everyone, there are many options that allow people of all abilities to engage in physical activity.
The document outlines a proposed study on the effects of acute aerobic exercise on cognition and academic performance. Specifically, it aims to determine if students who exercise for 45 minutes before a final exam will demonstrate greater improvement from their midterm to final exam scores compared to sedentary students. The researcher hypothesizes that exercise will enhance cognition immediately after through increased neuroplasticity and neurotransmitters like BDNF. A literature review supports the hypothesis, finding that both acute and regular aerobic exercise boost cognition, and that physical fitness correlates with higher test scores. The researcher aims to provide data to influence school policies in reinstating physical education.
Hypothyroidism in association with obesity, the most common endocrine disorder among females in urban areas. The objective is to find out the effect of yoga intervention on hypothyroidism linked with obesity among working women leading sedentary lifestyles in urban areas. Further to assess the recovery through yoga practice in addition to diet follow up treated as safe, very low cost, natural therapy. A total of 150 obese women had a history of hypothyroidism within the age group 30-50 years located in eastern parts of West Bengal were enrolled for this study from June,17 to January, 18. A qualitative study by a purposive sampling method was used applying BMI as the main parameter along with questionnaires & thyroid function tests, blood tests as secondary data. The study revealed initially that there was no such deficiency of nutrients like Iodine even though elevated TSH & normal or low T4 among the subjects. The study concluded that diet in conjunction with yoga intervention resulted in significant improvement to all subjects at no cost. Moreover, yoga intervention was the safest choice for all of them in this study and that not only for physical health but also mental wellbeing.
Sarcopenic obesity is a chronic condition, which is due to progressively aging populations, the increasing incidence of obesity, and lifestyle changes. The increasing prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in elderly has augmented interest in identifying the most effective treatment. This article aims at highlighting potential pathways to muscle impairment in obese individuals, the consequences that joint obesity and muscle impairment may have on health and disability, recent progress in management with attention on lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapy involved in reversing sarcopenic obesity. Recent findings: It has been suggested that a number of disorders affecting metabolism, physical capacity, and quality of life may be attributed to sarcopenic obesity. Excess dietary intake, physical inactivity, low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance and hormonal changes may lead to the development of sarcopenic obesity. Weight loss and exercise independently reverse sarcopenic obesity. Optimum protein intake appears to have beneficial effects on net muscle protein accretion in older adults. Myostatin inhibition causes favourable changes in body composition. Testosterone and growth hormone offer improvements in body composition but the benefits must be weighed against potential risks of therapy. GHRH-analog therapy is effective but further studies are needed in older adults. Summary: Lifestyle changes involving both diet-induced weight loss and regular exercise appear to be the optimal treatment for sarcopenic obesity. It is also advisable to maintain adequate protein intake. Ongoing studies will determine whether pharmacologic therapy such as myostatin inhibitors or GHRH-analogs have a role in the treatment of sarcopenic obesity.
Capstone Village incorporates several factors into its programming aimed at preventing dementia, including encouraging healthy behaviors and social engagement among residents. The village promotes no smoking, healthy eating and weight management, medical management, physical exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization. Specific programs offered include exercise classes, lectures, games, volunteering, and intergenerational activities. The goal is to provide opportunities that encourage healthy living and bring residents together to build community.
Diet programs work regardless of the specific brand, as all programs resulted in weight loss when compared to no diet at all. Low-carb and low-fat diets produced the most weight loss initially, with an average of 19 pounds lost for low-carb and over 17 pounds for low-fat by 6 months, dropping slightly to 16 pounds lost by 1 year for both. Moderate macronutrient diets produced an average weight loss of 12.5 pounds after 1 year. While specific brands differed slightly in results, with low-carb diets producing up to 4 more pounds lost than others, on the whole the differences between branded diet programs were small and not very meaningful to people trying to lose weight.
Presentation about protein supplements' researchNadine Massaad
This document summarizes a study on protein supplement intake among gym-goers in Lebanon. The study found that 40% of gym-goers consumed protein supplements, most commonly whey protein shakes. Sources of advice on supplements were friends (40%) and gym instructors (30%). While 13 participants reported positive effects, 7 reported negative side effects. The discussion compares these findings to prior studies and notes limitations like small sample size. It concludes there is a need for programs to increase scientific knowledge on supplements and control misleading media information.
This document discusses strategies for staging patients with obesity based on their level of health risks and comorbidities. It presents the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS), which categorizes obesity into stages from 0 to 4 based on functional limitations, comorbidities, risk factors and mental health issues. Stage 0 indicates no health risks while stage 4 indicates end-stage disease. EOSS provides a framework for prioritizing clinical management and predicts mortality risk. The document also discusses how different levels of weight loss through various treatments can improve specific comorbidities like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and sleep apnea.
Exercise Is Medicine: How a Medical Fitness Center Differs from a Health ClubMercy Medical Center
During his presentation on 2/25/14, Eldon Jones, director of health & fitness at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio, explains how exercise often is as effective as medication in treating certain chronic serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and more.
Eldon also covered how a medical fitness center differs from a tradition gym or health club.
Other topics covered in the presentaton:
* The importance of prescribing exercise
* US Physical Activity Guidelines
* Cardiac rehabilitation and how it works
* Components of ExRx for risk factor reduction
* FITT principle
* Stages of conditioning
* Strength training
Exercise provides significant health benefits such as preventing osteoporosis, reducing low back pain, lowering the risk of various cancers and age-related diseases, improving cognitive performance, and reducing anxiety. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can act as a medicine to treat and prevent many health conditions.
The document discusses treatment options for obesity, including bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications. It outlines several severe health risks of obesity like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Bariatric surgery procedures like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy can result in 30-35% weight loss but require long-term follow-up. Pharmacotherapy options include appetite suppressants and drugs that reduce nutrient absorption, and are meant to augment lifestyle changes. Behavioral modifications focusing on nutrition, activity and therapy are also important to manage obesity long-term.
The document summarizes guidelines from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) regarding recommended gestational weight gain based on pre-pregnancy BMI. The IOM guidelines aim to optimize outcomes for women and infants but have received some criticism, particularly for overweight and obese women. For overweight or obese women gaining less than recommended but with appropriately growing fetuses, encouraging increased weight gain does not improve outcomes. Individualized care is important in managing weight gain during pregnancy.
1. The document discusses the use of yoga as an alternative or complementary treatment to standardized pharmaceutical therapies for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.
2. Several research studies presented in the document found that yoga led to reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones as well as improvements in immune functioning and psychological well-being.
3. The document argues that yoga engages the body's natural healing system and treats the underlying causes of illness rather than just suppressing symptoms like many pharmaceutical therapies.
Craig Ballantyne introduces himself as a certified strength and conditioning specialist and creator of the Turbulence Training system for fat loss and muscle building. He then summarizes three scientific studies that prove you can lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously: 1) A Purdue University study where participants gained muscle and lost fat with strength training. 2) A creatine supplementation study where both groups gained muscle and lost fat, with more impressive results for those taking creatine. 3) A study where women who drank milk after strength training gained muscle and lost fat without cardio. He then provides five scientifically proven methods for burning more fat while building muscle: eating fruits and vegetables, high-intensity training with fewer reps, interval training, high
Regular exercise can positively impact self-esteem in several ways:
1) It improves physical health factors like fitness, body composition, and energy levels, which can boost confidence and self-image.
2) The achievement and discipline of sticking to an exercise routine itself contributes to feelings of accomplishment and self-esteem.
3) Aerobic exercise specifically releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones, improving mood and psychological well-being.
This document provides an introduction and overview of exercise and physical activity for older adults. It discusses the four main types of exercise that can improve health and physical ability: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Regular physical activity is important for older adults to maintain independence and health as they age. While exercise is not necessary for everyone, there are many options that allow people of all abilities to engage in physical activity.
The document outlines a proposed study on the effects of acute aerobic exercise on cognition and academic performance. Specifically, it aims to determine if students who exercise for 45 minutes before a final exam will demonstrate greater improvement from their midterm to final exam scores compared to sedentary students. The researcher hypothesizes that exercise will enhance cognition immediately after through increased neuroplasticity and neurotransmitters like BDNF. A literature review supports the hypothesis, finding that both acute and regular aerobic exercise boost cognition, and that physical fitness correlates with higher test scores. The researcher aims to provide data to influence school policies in reinstating physical education.
Hypothyroidism in association with obesity, the most common endocrine disorder among females in urban areas. The objective is to find out the effect of yoga intervention on hypothyroidism linked with obesity among working women leading sedentary lifestyles in urban areas. Further to assess the recovery through yoga practice in addition to diet follow up treated as safe, very low cost, natural therapy. A total of 150 obese women had a history of hypothyroidism within the age group 30-50 years located in eastern parts of West Bengal were enrolled for this study from June,17 to January, 18. A qualitative study by a purposive sampling method was used applying BMI as the main parameter along with questionnaires & thyroid function tests, blood tests as secondary data. The study revealed initially that there was no such deficiency of nutrients like Iodine even though elevated TSH & normal or low T4 among the subjects. The study concluded that diet in conjunction with yoga intervention resulted in significant improvement to all subjects at no cost. Moreover, yoga intervention was the safest choice for all of them in this study and that not only for physical health but also mental wellbeing.
Sarcopenic obesity is a chronic condition, which is due to progressively aging populations, the increasing incidence of obesity, and lifestyle changes. The increasing prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in elderly has augmented interest in identifying the most effective treatment. This article aims at highlighting potential pathways to muscle impairment in obese individuals, the consequences that joint obesity and muscle impairment may have on health and disability, recent progress in management with attention on lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapy involved in reversing sarcopenic obesity. Recent findings: It has been suggested that a number of disorders affecting metabolism, physical capacity, and quality of life may be attributed to sarcopenic obesity. Excess dietary intake, physical inactivity, low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance and hormonal changes may lead to the development of sarcopenic obesity. Weight loss and exercise independently reverse sarcopenic obesity. Optimum protein intake appears to have beneficial effects on net muscle protein accretion in older adults. Myostatin inhibition causes favourable changes in body composition. Testosterone and growth hormone offer improvements in body composition but the benefits must be weighed against potential risks of therapy. GHRH-analog therapy is effective but further studies are needed in older adults. Summary: Lifestyle changes involving both diet-induced weight loss and regular exercise appear to be the optimal treatment for sarcopenic obesity. It is also advisable to maintain adequate protein intake. Ongoing studies will determine whether pharmacologic therapy such as myostatin inhibitors or GHRH-analogs have a role in the treatment of sarcopenic obesity.
Capstone Village incorporates several factors into its programming aimed at preventing dementia, including encouraging healthy behaviors and social engagement among residents. The village promotes no smoking, healthy eating and weight management, medical management, physical exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization. Specific programs offered include exercise classes, lectures, games, volunteering, and intergenerational activities. The goal is to provide opportunities that encourage healthy living and bring residents together to build community.
This document discusses Pinellas County, Florida. It provides background on when the county was founded and describes its population growth over time. The document then analyzes strengths and weaknesses in Pinellas County's health based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Healthy People 2020 objectives. Specifically, the document finds strengths in access to healthcare, preventative vaccines, and oral health but weaknesses in nutritional health, cholesterol awareness, and rates of cardiovascular disease. The focus then narrows to reducing cerebrovascular and cardiovascular emboli through prevention strategies.
The document summarizes several capstone projects completed by students between 2005-2009. Some of the projects include developing a message simulator for radio communications, an election results visualization system, an intrusion detection framework, and several factory automation and data collection systems. Other projects involve web application development, survey tools, database tools, and mobile applications.
The document summarizes learnings from various departments of Andrews, including R&D, Marketing, Production, and Finance. Some key learnings include: 1) R&D is critical and products should meet market needs; 2) Understanding customer demand through surveys allows for better forecasting; 3) Automation should be done gradually and capacity reduced to optimal levels. Finance should support the business, not drive it, and contribution margins should be monitored versus competitors. Overall, decisions have long term impacts, so following instructions and monitoring competitors are important.
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013LeBootCamp
The document summarizes the evolution and costs of obesity, its nutritional and lifestyle origins, and potential remedies including diets, drugs, lifestyle changes, and surgery. It provides data on the rising rates of obesity and associated costs over time. Fast food consumption, large portion sizes, and sedentary lifestyles are identified as contributing factors. Common diets, drugs approved to treat obesity, and the benefits of lifestyle modifications, mindful home cooking, and bariatric surgery are outlined as potential remedies.
This study aimed to determine the effect of an educational program on nursing students' knowledge of HPV. Eighteen senior nursing students completed a pre-test, participated in an HPV educational program, and then took a post-test. The mean pre-test score was 10.83 out of 15 (72%) and the mean post-test score was 13.78 out of 15 (91%). A paired t-test found this improvement was statistically significant. The educational program effectively increased nursing students' knowledge of HPV disease and vaccination, which could help improve HPV prevention efforts.
Simple Weight Loss Tips - Secrets and Strategies of Losing and Maintaining We...Tanveer Padder
• This presentation will give you some of the best-known weight loss tips, which really work.
• I have made this presentation for my patients and has been very helpful.
• Not only will you lose weight but also you will be able to maintain the lost weight.
• These are simple day-to-day choices which will work with everybody.
• The presentation focuses on balance between healthy diet, regular exercise, watching calories and above all life style changes.
• I am also providing a list of lowest calorie foods, vegetables and fruits that should be part of your balanced diet.
Writing Chapters 1, 2, 3 of the Capstone Project Proposal ManuscriptSheryl Satorre
This document provides guidance for writing chapters 1-3 of a research proposal. It discusses what makes a good proposal, including clear objectives, thorough research, and realistic plans. It also describes elements to include in each chapter, such as the research problem and context in chapter 1, a literature review in chapter 2, and technical background in chapter 3. Guidelines are provided for writing each section concisely and comprehensively.
This is an example of a logical step on a statistical investigation. A group of students as research team came up with a problem statement, did data gathering, presented and analyzed the data and then interpreted the results...
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Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions.State of the Science, Alex Psychiatry 26...Nilly Shams
The document discusses behavioral weight loss interventions and the role of behavioral modification in obesity management. It finds that interventions combining dietary therapy, increased physical activity, and behavioral therapy are more successful for long-term weight loss than those without all three components. Key elements of effective behavioral strategies include nutrition education, self-monitoring, stimulus control, slowing eating pace, goal-setting, contracting, and social support. Commercial programs like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig show efficacy due to incorporating behavioral modification strategies. Health coaching can also apply these principles to help clients develop personalized goals and plans for sustained behavior change.
The document discusses various factors related to weight loss and diet plans. It notes that any type of calorie-controlled diet can effectively promote weight loss, regardless of the ratios of proteins, fats or carbohydrates. Exercise provides only minor additional weight loss benefits beyond calorie reduction. Maintaining a calorie deficit through accurate tracking is important for sustainable weight management over time.
This document discusses weight loss programs and provides information on clinical and non-clinical programs. It notes that non-clinical programs can be run commercially and involve following a program independently, while clinical programs provide services in a healthcare setting involving licensed professionals. Both types aim to help people lose weight and maintain lifestyle changes through nutrition education, physical activity, and behavior therapy.
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Xenical is a medication used to aid weight loss and maintain weight loss when taken along with a reduced-calorie diet. It works by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fat in the stomach and intestines. Common side effects include oily or fatty stools but are generally mild. Studies show Xenical leads to 5-10% weight loss over one year when combined with lifestyle changes and helps improve obesity-related conditions like diabetes.
This document provides an overview of chronic disease prevention and management of obesity in primary care settings. It discusses key principles of obesity management, including:
1. Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors.
2. The goal of obesity management is improved health and well-being rather than weight loss alone.
3. Early intervention requires addressing the underlying causes of obesity and barriers to weight management.
4. Success varies between individuals and may not mean achieving an "ideal" weight.
5. A patient's "best" weight sustains health improvements and quality of life.
The 5 As framework is presented as a tool for primary care providers to structure conversations about
This document discusses strategies for weight loss through diet, exercise, or a combination. It summarizes research finding that combining diet and exercise results in more effective and long-term weight loss than either approach alone. Specifically, starting a diet and exercise program simultaneously prevents losing muscle mass during weight loss and is more likely to result in sustained lifestyle changes over time compared to sequential approaches. The recommended approach is a reduced-calorie diet along with at least 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity most days of the week.
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This document discusses the importance of measuring different components of physical fitness, including cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscle fitness, and flexibility. It describes the health benefits of improved cardiorespiratory fitness and the health risks of obesity and eating disorders. The purposes of fitness testing are also outlined, including diagnosis of strengths/weaknesses, monitoring training progress, and program evaluation. Principles of fitness development like overload and individuality are also covered.
1) The document discusses differences between "losers" who lose weight quickly but regain it, and "maintainers" who lose weight and keep it off long-term.
2) Research found maintainers were more likely to exercise daily for 30+ minutes including weight training, reduce sedentary activities, and self-monitor things like calories, weight, and food portions.
3) The top 5 strategies identified for maintainers were increasing daily activity, decreasing sedentary time, including weight training, self-monitoring, and avoiding excuses about barriers to exercise.
This document provides 14 tips for losing weight fast in less than a month. It focuses on 4 main ways to burn fat quickly: starting strength training, following a high-protein diet, getting more sleep, and drinking healthier beverages like water and green tea instead of sugary drinks and alcohol. Strength training and high-protein diets can reduce belly fat and preserve muscle mass during weight loss. Getting sufficient sleep may decrease appetite and the risk of weight gain. Swapping calorie-dense drinks for water and green tea can reduce calorie intake and promote fat burning. The document also provides a link to sign up for a free keto recipe book.
In the first study, researchers found that women who experienced early onset and frequent hot flashes had higher risks of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, these women showed poorer vascular health on certain indices compared to women with fewer or later hot flashes. A second study replicated these findings, further refining the understanding of how menopausal hot flashes may increase cardiovascular risks for some women. The studies suggest that experiencing hot flashes earlier and more frequently in midlife is linked to poorer vascular health and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
This document provides guidance on creating effective weight loss incentives. It discusses research showing that self-weighing multiple times per week can produce clinically significant weight loss. The document recommends incentivizing self-weighing 5 times per week because it appeals to intrinsic motivators like autonomy and mastery, requires low cognitive load, and serves the purpose of maintaining a healthy weight. ShapeUp's incentive philosophy is outlined, emphasizing rewarding progress, real-time rewards, and actions to work alongside social rewards in prompting behavior change.
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3. Substance Use Following Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Author Interview: Alexis Conason, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• Our study investigated substance use following bariatric weight loss surgery.
• The main findings of our study are that participants reported an increase in composite substance
use (a measure of combined cigarette, alcohol, and recreational drug use) 2 years following weight
loss surgery. Specifically, participants who underwent Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
experienced significant increases in alcohol use 2 years after surgery.
• This study only assessed substance use, not substance abuse or substance dependence.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• It was interesting to find that the increase in alcohol use occurred primarily in participants who
underwent the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure and did not occur as strongly in participants
who underwent the adjustable gastric banding procedure.
• We know from other research studies that gastric bypass surgery changes the way that the body
digests alcohol.
• Patients become intoxicated more quickly with less alcohol following gastric bypass surgery. It is
possible that the gastric bypass changes the reward mechanisms of alcohol following weight loss
surgery.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
4. Zonisamide for Weight Reduction in Obese Adults
A 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
WeightControl.com Author Interview: Kishore Gadde, MD
• WeightControl.com : What are the main findings of the study?
• Zonisamide 400 mg/d plus lifestyle intervention achieved 7.3 kg weight
loss after 1 year.
• WeightControl.com : Were any of the findings unexpected?
• Our placebo group (lifestyle intervention plus placebo) lost 4 kg on the
average. Our lifestyle intervention consisting of half hour every month
was not very intense.
• WeightControl.com : What should clinicians and patients take away from
this study?
• Mild mood changes and mild memory problems occurred at a higher
frequency with zonisamide than with placebo although only 4 of 75
patients dropped out due to an adverse event. The drug’s benefit-to-risk
ratio needs be thoughtfully assessed when using to treat obesity.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
5. Effects of Aerobic and/or Resistance Training on Body Mass and Fat Mass in
Overweight or Obese Adults.
WeightControl.com Author Interview: Leslie Willis, MS
Clinical Research Coordinator Duke Medical Center – Cardiology
• WeightControl.com : What are the main findings of the study?
• Our study results suggest that for fat mass reduction, aerobic training is significantly more effective than
resistance training.
• The aerobic training group lost on average 3.65lbs of fat in 8 months of exercise training. In contrast, the
substantial resistance training group, which completed a routine similar to the upper threshold recommended by
the American College of Sports Medicine, lost an average of 0.57lbs of fat and this was not statistically different
from their pre-exercise value.
• The results for the total fat mass variable are further substantiated in a previous publication from this study that
showed aerobic training was more effective at reducing visceral and total abdominal fat as measured by computed
tomography
(Slentz et al., AJP vol301 (5)).
• Furthermore, a combined aerobic and resistance training program in this study that required double the time
commitment of the aerobic-only group, did not produce statistically different results for fat mass reduction than
the aerobic-only group, this suggesting that aerobic exercise could be the most time-effective method for losing
fat mass.
• WeightControl.com : Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The answer to this question depends on whom you ask.
• Often, the lay person is told that resistance training will cause weight loss and fat loss.
• The primary mechanism given for this is that resistance training increases the resting metabolic rate (RMR). While
we did not measure RMR, we would suggest that the important myth that this study debunks is that resistance
training causes fat loss. We simply did not see this.
• It is possible that the more prudent way to report this for the lay public is that resistance training can improve fat
percentage. However, fat percentage is simply a ratio of fat mass to lean mass and resistance training in this study
improved fat percentage based solely on improvements to lean mass.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
6. Effects of lifestyle intervention in obese pregnant women on gestational weight gain
and mental health: a randomized controlled trial
WeightControl.com: Author Interview: Roland Devlieger, MD, PhD
• WeightControl.com : What are the main findings of the study?
That feelings of anxiety and depression are relatively common in obese
pregnant women, and can be improved by the intensity and quality of the
follow-up during pregnancy.
• That an intensive specialized follow-up of obese women, including
motivational behavior coaching, will result in an improvement of their
psychological well-being and that this is reflected in an important (3-4 kg)
decrease in the amount of weight that they will take up during pregnancy.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• Yes, it was known that life-style factors like diet and physical activity can
be improved during pregnancy in obese pregnant women, but
psychological factors were often neglected in these intervention studies.
This is the first study showing that a targeted lifestyle program for this
specific group of women, based on the principles of motivational
interviewing, will result in a better outcome of these pregnancies.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
7. Overweight in singletons compared to children with siblings:
the IDEFICS study
WeightControl.com Author Interview: Monica Hunsberger
• WeightControl.com What are the main findings of the study?
• The main finding is that children living in households without
siblings are more likely to be overweight and this could not be
explained by the factors we examined, such as rewarding with
food, play time outdoors, and screen time.
• WeightControl.com Were any of the findings unexpected?
• We expected only children would be more overweight but it was
unexpected that the factors we thought might explain this finding
were not significant despite there being differences in regards to
the factors noted. For example, parents of only children reported
rewarding with food more often and also reported less time spent
playing outdoors.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
8. Ghrelin Regulates the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis an
d Restricts Anxiety After Acute Stress
WeightControl.com Author Interview: Zane B. Andrews
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• Ghrelin is a hormone that stimulates food intake. Our studies in mice show that exposure to a single
acute stress increases ghrelin in order to prevent excessive anxiety.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• Mice need to be stressed in order for ghrelin to reduce anxiety.
• WeightControl.com: What should clinicians and patients take away from this study?
• Stress induces ghrelin (the hormone that increases food intake) to help alleviate anxiety – the
elevated food intake from ghrelin may help control anxiety. This study builds on from studies by Jeff
Zigman at UTSW
• Ghrelin promotes the drive for food intake and maintains blood glucose during negative energy
balance as well as subserving the rewarding nature of food.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
9. Dysfunctional Adiposity and the Risk of Prediabetes and
Type 2 Diabetes in Obese Adults
Author Interview: Dr. Ian Neeland, Cardiology fellow
• WeightControl.com What are the main findings of the study?
• 1. One of the greatest risk factors for developing diabetes if you are
obese is having excess visceral fat (fat stored around the body’s internal
abdominal organs). On the other hand, fat stored in the thigh and buttock
area may potentially be protective against diabetes.
• 2. Individuals who developed pre-diabetes and diabetes had evidence of
early cardiovascular disease years before the onset of type 2 diabetes.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• 1. At the outset of the study, we hypothesized that markers of general
obesity (e.g. body mass index, total body fat, and abdominal
subcutaneous fat (fat stored in the abdomen but underneath the skin)
would not be associated with the development of diabetes in obese
persons, even though they are risk factors for diabetes in non-obese
persons.
• This turned out to be true in our study population.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
10. Day-to-day physical functioning and disability in obese 10- to 13-year-olds
WeightControl.com Authors’ Interview:
Dr. Alison Coates Ph.D. and Dr Margarita Tsiros Ph.D
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• This study found that children who are obese have reduced physical
functioning.
• In particular, children with obesity found it more difficult to carry out
everyday tasks like climbing stairs, getting up from a chair and walking.
• They also rated their own physical well-being much lower than their
healthy-weight peers and spent less time participating in community
activities, including recreation and sports.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• With the exception of community participation, we did not find any other
meaningful differences in how obese children spent their time in key areas
of their lives (self-care, domestic and mobility activities) and they did not
report experiencing greater physical difficulty with these activities. We
think these unexpected findings could be explained in a number of ways…
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
11. Timed high-fat diet resets circadian metabolism and prevents obesity
WeightControl.com Author Interview; Professor Oren Froy
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• We tested whether long-term (18 weeks) clock resetting by time-restricted
feeding can attenuate the disruptive effects of diet-induced obesity.
Analyses included liver clock gene expression, locomotor activity, blood
glucose, metabolic markers, lipids and hormones around the circadian
cycle for a more accurate assessment.
• Timed HF diet led to decreased body weight, cholesterol and inflammation
levels and improved insulin sensitivity compared with mice fed free HF
diet. Timed HF-fed mice exhibited a better satiated and less stressed
phenotype of low ghrelin and corticosterone compared with mice fed
timed low-fat diet.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• Yes, we found that same caloric intake leads to lower body weight when
it’s timed to a 4 hour window.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
12. ALDH1A Isozymes are Markers of Human Melanoma Stem Cells and Potential Therapeutic
Targets.
Author Interview: Mayumi Fujita, MD, PhD
• DermatologistsBlog.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• There are three major findings in this study:
• 1) Aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) – positive human melanoma cells are demonstrated to be
cancer stem cells (CSCs), responsible for tumor initiation, propagation, resistance to treatment and
tumor recurrence after treatment.
• 2) ALDH1A isozymes (enzymes) contribute to the ALDH activity in human melanoma.
• 3) ALDH isozymes are not only markers of CSCs but also therapeutic targets for human melanoma
.
• DermatologistsBlog.com Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The existence of CSCs in human melanoma had been questioned because it was reported that most
melanoma cells were tumorigenic.
In this paper, we have confirmed that human melanoma tumors contain cells that fulfill the criteria
for CSCs.
• DermatologistsBlog.com What should clinicians and patients take away from this study?
• This study indicates that we have to control CSCs in addition to non-CSCs to treat human
melanoma.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
13. Morbidity patterns among the underweight, overweight and obese between 2 and 18 years:
population-based cross-sectional analyses
Author Interview: Dr Susan Clifford BSc(Hons) PhD
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• From previous studies, we have a fragmented picture of how health comorbidities are associated
with body mass index (BMI) in children of different ages. Our study looked at the physical
health, mental health and health care needs of 11,000 underweight, normal weight, overweight
and obese Australian children aged 2-18 years old.
• Our study confirms that overweight and obese older children and adolescents report poorer global
health, more primary health-care needs and higher prevalence of wheeze and asthma than children
of normal weight. A new finding of this study was that while obese children experience lower
health-related quality of life than their normal weight peers, this association is weak or absent in
very young children, emerges convincingly only in the school years, and then steadily strengthens
with age
• Among pre-school aged children, those who are underweight have poorer health than those who
are normal weight, overweight and obese.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The health of underweight children and adolescents who do not have disordered eating is under-
studied. We looked at this and were surprised to find that underweight school-aged children and
adolescents were physically among the healthiest in their age groups.
• Nonetheless, normal weight children experienced the best overall psychosocial and mental health
outcomes.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
14. Self-Monitoring and Eating-Related Behaviors Are Associated with 12-Month Weight Loss in
Postmenopausal Overweight-to-Obese Women
Author Interview: Angela Kong, PhD, MPH, RD
• WeightControl.com : What are the main findings of the study?
• In our study, more frequent food journal use predicted greater
weight loss at 12 months, whereas skipping meals and eating out
for lunch at least weekly were associated with less weight loss.
• WeightControl.com : Were any of the findings unexpected?
• While we expected more frequent food journal use to be associated
with greater weight loss, we were somewhat surprised to see how
big a difference it made.
• WeightControl.com : What should clinicians and patients take
away from this study?
• Basic strategies such as maintaining food journals, eating out
less, and eating at regular intervals are simple tools patients can use
to lose weight more successfully.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
15. Time-of-day and nutrient composition of eating occasions: prospective association with the
metabolic syndrome in the 1946 British birth cohort
Author Interview Suzana Al Moosawi
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• We have long known that metabolic processes in living organisms follow circadian
rhythms – in other words, their level of function varies with time of day. Circadian
rhythms are regulated by internal biological clocks that dictate periods of rest and
activity in all living organisms from plants to humans. Eating behaviour like other
physiological process follows a circadian rhythm.
• However, it is only until recently that we began to realise that the time of eating
could impact human health. In the current study we observed that increasing
carbohydrate intake at breakfast at the expense of fat could protect against long-
term development of the metabolic syndrome and its individual components, such
as abdominal obesity, and therefore may be protective against the development of
diabetes
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The results were in line with some earlier studies on shift workers that have shown
that shift workers are at a higher risk of developing metabolic disorders, like
diabetes. Nonetheless, our findings are exciting as they are unveiling novel aspects
of diet and eating behaviour that have been largely unexplored to date.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
16. Race, Place, and Obesity: The Complex Relationships Among Community Racial/Ethnic
Composition, Individual Race/Ethnicity, and Obesity in the United States
WeightControl.com Author Interview: James B. Kirby, PhD
• WeightControl.com? What are the main findings of the study?
• The racial and ethnic composition of a community is associated with the
obesity rates of individuals living within the community. Specifically, we
find that living in communities with a high Hispanic concentration is
associated with an elevated risk of obesity for both Hispanics and
Whites. Additionally, the study found that living in communities with a
high concentration of Asians is associated with a lower risk of obesity of
Whites, though there is no association found among fellow Asians. Until
further study, we do not have an explanation for these findings.
• WeightControl.com? Were any of the findings unexpected?
• What we don’t find is as important as what we do find. Though Blacks
have the highest rate of obesity, living in a community with a high
concentration of Blacks is not associated with the risk of obesity, even for
Blacks themselves.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
17. Mu-Opioid Receptors and Dietary Protein Stimulate a Gut-Brain Neural Circuitry
Limiting Food Intake
Author Interview: Dr. Gilles Mithieux
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• When protein are digested, peptides produced may inhibit mu-
opioide receptors present in the nervous system of the portal vein
walls. This sends a ascending message to the brain, which responds
by sending a descending message to the gut, which induces glucose
production by the gut.
• Glucose is then detected by a specific glucose sensor (present in
other nerve types), which in turn transmits a second ascending
message to the brain (this second signal curbs hunger).
WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The role of MOR in the portal vein was unexpected, to initiate this
gut-brain circuitry curbing hunger as a final point. Mor were known
to influence food intake in the brain only.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
18. Weight Loss Can Lead to Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A
Prospective Intervention Trial
Author Interview: Dr. Prateek Sharma, MD
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the
study?
• In obese and overweight subjects, undergoing weight loss
through a structured program, reduction of weight leads to
a significant improvement in their acid reflux symptoms.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• More than 40% of obese/overweight subjects complained
of acid reflux and heartburn symptoms – this was not a
complaint that they were discussing with their doctors but
on being queried, they responded in the affirmative and
these symptoms were impacting their quality of life.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
19. Prevention of Weight Gain Following a Worksite Nutrition and Exercise Program:
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author Interview: Anne Needham Thorndike MD
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• We found that an intensive 10-week worksite exercise and nutrition
program resulted in moderate weight loss and changes in exercise
and nutrition habits at one year follow-up, but employees who
were randomly assigned to an Internet-based maintenance
program immediately following the 10-week program did not have
better outcomes than employees who were not assigned to the
maintenance program.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• The findings were not what we expected. We thought the
maintenance program, which could be used at either work or
home, would result in better weight loss outcomes than usual care.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
20. Low carbohydrate-high protein diet and incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Swedish women:
prospective cohort study
Pagona Lagiou, MD, PhD
• WeightControl.com: What are the main findings of the study?
• Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate-high protein diet are
in the long term at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as
heart disease and stroke) than those who do not.
• WeightControl.com: Were any of the findings unexpected?
• Not really. Some, but not all, earlier and generally smaller studies
had pointed to the same direction.
• Moreover, low carbohydrate-high protein diets may in many
instances imply reductions in the consumption of fruits, whole grain
cereals, vegetables and pulses, and increases in red and processed
meat intake – all these have been reported to increase
cardiovascular disease risk.
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
21. Eating disorder symptoms and weight and shape concerns in a large web-based convenience
sample of women ages 50 and above: Results of the gender and body image (GABI) study
Author Interview: Cynthia Bulik, PhD
• WeightControl.com: What should clinicians and patients take away from this
study?
• The most important take home message for clinicians is to keep eating disorders
on your radar screen regardless of the age of the patient—this means anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, as well as symptoms of these
disorders if a person does not meet full diagnostic criteria. Eating disorders are
stigmatized at any age, but many adult women are especially hesitant to bring up
their eating disorder with their health care providers for fear of being told that
they should have grown out of it, or that it is a young person’s disorder. Clinicians
need to be sensitive to this and to consider the possibility of eating disorders
regardless of the age of the patient.
• Feedback from this study has been overwhelming from women over 50 with
eating disorder symptoms who feared they were alone. These results have busted
the stereotype that these are problems that afflict only the young. When seeking
treatment, women should ask what special provisions programs have to address
the unique features of eating disorders in midlife and beyond (e.g., impact on
marriage or partnership, impact on children, impact on work, physical effects).
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com
22. Eating disorder symptoms and weight and shape concerns in a large web-based convenience
sample of women ages 50 and above: Results of the gender and body image (GABI) study
Author Interview: Cynthia Bulik, PhD
• WeightControl.com: What should clinicians and patients take away from this
study?
• The most important take home message for clinicians is to keep eating disorders
on your radar screen regardless of the age of the patient—this means anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, as well as symptoms of these
disorders if a person does not meet full diagnostic criteria. Eating disorders are
stigmatized at any age, but many adult women are especially hesitant to bring up
their eating disorder with their health care providers for fear of being told that
they should have grown out of it, or that it is a young person’s disorder. Clinicians
need to be sensitive to this and to consider the possibility of eating disorders
regardless of the age of the patient.
• Feedback from this study has been overwhelming from women over 50 with
eating disorder symptoms who feared they were alone. These results have busted
the stereotype that these are problems that afflict only the young. When seeking
treatment, women should ask what special provisions programs have to address
the unique features of eating disorders in midlife and beyond (e.g., impact on
marriage or partnership, impact on children, impact on work, physical effects).
• Read the rest of the Interview on WeightControl.com