Obesity is the most common medical condition in women of reproductive age. Obesity during
pregnancy has short term and long term adverse consequences for both mother and child …

Obesity is among the most common and costly chronic disorders worldwide. Estimates
suggest that in the United States obesity affects one-third of adults, accounts for up to one …

Sarcopenia, an age-associated decline in skeletal muscle mass coupled with functional
deterioration, may be exacerbated by obesity leading to higher disability, frailty, morbidity …

Obesity among children, adolescents and adults has emerged as one of the most serious
public health concerns in the 21st century. The worldwide prevalence of childhood obesity …

Sleep and exercise influence each other through complex, bilateral interactions that involve
multiple physiological and psychological pathways. Physical activity is usually considered …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that successful treatment of
overweight and obesity in adults requires adoption and maintenance of lifestyle behaviors …

Although major research efforts have focused on how specific components of foodstuffs
affect health, relatively little is known about a more fundamental aspect of diet, the frequency …

Objective: To discuss healthy diet from a psychological perspective by considering
definitions of healthy diet in terms of consumer understanding; the health effects of specific …

The proliferation in the rate of diagnosis of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus continues
unabated, with current recommendations for primary lifestyle changes (ie modification to …

Background Obesity and abdominal obesity are associated independently with morbidity
and mortality. Physical activity attenuates these risks. We examined trends in obesity …