BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: An estimate of the lifetime medical costs of an obese
child provides a benchmark of the potential per capita savings that could accrue from …

Obesity and mood disorders are highly prevalent and co-morbid. Epidemiological studies
have highlighted the public health relevance of this association, insofar as both conditions …

Abstract BACKGROUND. The American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the North American …

Page 1 Designing Resistance Training Programs FoUrth Edition Steven J. Fleck, PhD University
of Wisconsin–Parkside William J. Kraemer, PhD University of Connecticut Human Kinetics …

Background Despite the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
associated with excess bodyweight, development of a clinically meaningful metric for health …

Background Stress has been associated with poor eating behaviors and diet quality, as well
as high body mass index (BMI). Low-income women may be particularly vulnerable to stress …

Background Weight misperception might preclude the adoption of healthful weight-related
attitudes and behaviors among overweight and obese individuals, yet limited research exists …

Obesity is a major health burden that contributes to increased morbidity and mortality.
Obesity is also the most important risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); at least 70 …

Racial/ethnic minorities are 1.5 to 2.0 times more likely than whites to have most of the major
chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are also more common in the poor than the nonpoor …

Chinese translation Background: Data on the effectiveness of employer-sponsored financial
incentives for employee weight loss are limited. Objective: To test the effectiveness of 2 …