This paper considers the argument for obesity as a chronic relapsing disease process.
Obesity is viewed from an epidemiological model, with an agent affecting the host and …

The 'obesity epidemic'represents a major global socioeconomic burden that urgently calls
for a better understanding of the underlying causes of increased weight gain and its …

Methods: Wistar rats were fed four different diets (WD, CAF, HFD and a low-fat diet) for 18
weeks. Metabolic parameters and gut microbiota changes were then characterized. Results …

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a condition that includes obesity, insulin resistance,
dyslipidemias among other, abnormalities that favors type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and …

Our gut harbours trillions of microorganisms essential for the maintenance of homeostasis
and host physiology in health and disease. In the last decade, there has been a growing …

Objective Extensive research has focused on hyper‐palatable foods (HPF); however, HPF
are defined using descriptive terms (eg, fast foods, sweets), which are not standardized and …

Dysfunctional signaling in midbrain reward circuits perpetuates diseases characterized by
compulsive overconsumption of rewarding substances such as substance abuse, binge …

Evidence of whether nutrition students are free from food-related issues or at higher risk for
eating disorders is inconsistent. This study aimed to assess disordered eating behaviors and …

Food intake is tightly regulated by homeostatic and reward mechanisms and the adequate
function of both is necessary for the proper maintenance of energy balance. Ghrelin impacts …

Several studies suggest that the holiday season, starting from the last week of November to
the first or second week of January, could be critical to gaining weight. This study aims to …