[HTML][HTML] Prevention of overweight and obesity: how effective is the current public health approach
RSM Chan, J Woo - International journal of environmental research and …, 2010 - mdpi.com
Obesity is a public health problem that has become epidemic worldwide. Substantial
literature has emerged to show that overweight and obesity are major causes of co …
literature has emerged to show that overweight and obesity are major causes of co …
Barriers and facilitators to engagement with a weight management intervention in Asian patients with overweight or obesity: a systematic review
VV Anand, ELC Zhe, YH Chin, WH Lim, RSJ Goh… - Endocrine Practice, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The obesity epidemic is a global health concern with Asian countries facing one of
the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy …
the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy …
Community-based lifestyle modification programme for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial
Background & Aims Healthy lifestyle is the most important management of non-alcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed at assessing the efficacy of a community …
fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed at assessing the efficacy of a community …
[HTML][HTML] Randomized trial examining effectiveness of lifestyle intervention in reducing gestational diabetes in high risk Chinese pregnant women in Hong Kong
RSM Chan, WH Tam, ICH Ho, MWC Kwan, LS Li… - Scientific Reports, 2018 - nature.com
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is of public health concern. This trial examined whether
a clinically proven lifestyle modification program (LMP) in early pregnancy was superior to …
a clinically proven lifestyle modification program (LMP) in early pregnancy was superior to …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers and facilitators to diet, physical activity and lifestyle behavior intervention adherence: a qualitative systematic review of the literature
AL Deslippe, A Soanes, CC Bouchaud… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Consuming a balanced diet and regular activity have health benefits. However,
many adults have a difficult time adhering to diet and activity recommendations, especially in …
many adults have a difficult time adhering to diet and activity recommendations, especially in …
[HTML][HTML] Lifestyle intervention using an internet-based curriculum with cell phone reminders for obese Chinese teens: a randomized controlled study
Objectives Obesity is an increasing public health problem affecting young people. The
causes of obesity are multi-factorial among Chinese youth including lack of physical activity …
causes of obesity are multi-factorial among Chinese youth including lack of physical activity …
[HTML][HTML] An overview of health fitness studies of Hong Kong residents from 2005 to 2011
FH Fu, L Guo, Y Zang - Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2012 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present paper was to provide a review of the health fitness studies
conducted among Hong Kong residents for the past 7 years (2005–2011) and a better …
conducted among Hong Kong residents for the past 7 years (2005–2011) and a better …
[HTML][HTML] Identifying psychological predictors of adherence to a community-based lifestyle modification program for weight loss among Chinese overweight and obese …
AWY Leung, RSM Chan, MMM Sea… - … Research and Practice, 2019 - synapse.koreamed.org
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Existing evidence on lifestyle modification programs for
weight loss is limited by the high attrition rate of such programs. Identifying predictors of …
weight loss is limited by the high attrition rate of such programs. Identifying predictors of …
Nutritional strategies for successful aging
J Woo - Medical Clinics, 2011 - medical.theclinics.com
With increasing life expectancy in many developed and developing countries, maintaining
health and function in old age has become an important goal, including avoidance or …
health and function in old age has become an important goal, including avoidance or …
[HTML][HTML] Psychological factors of long-term dietary and physical activity adherence among Chinese adults with overweight and obesity in a community-based lifestyle …
AWY Leung, RSM Chan, MMM Sea, J Woo - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
There is a paucity of research on factors influencing long-term adherence to lifestyle
modification. We conducted a mixed-method study to explore the psychological factors of …
modification. We conducted a mixed-method study to explore the psychological factors of …