This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the current epidemic of obesity in the
United States. The prevalence of overweight and obesity now exceeds 60% among US …

Based on the fact that energy content in 1 gram of alcohol is 29 kJ or 7.1 kcal, alcohol
consumption can lead to weight gain. The present review was conducted to analyze the …

Background There is limited evidence for successful weight gain prevention interventions
targeting young adults. Developing effective interventions necessitates a theoretical model …

Overweight and obesity affects more than 66% of the adult population and is associated with
a variety of chronic diseases. Weight reduction reduces health risks associated with chronic …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

There is currently no consensus on the definition of weight maintenance in adults. Issues to
consider in setting a standard definition include expert opinion, precedents set in previous …

Overweight and obesity present significant public health concerns because of the link with
numerous chronic health conditions. Excess body weight is a result of an imbalance …

Ecological data on temporal trends suggest that the rising prevalence of obesity is, at least in
part, attributable to declining population energy expenditure. However, population-level data …

Background Recommending increased physical activity facilitates long-term weight loss, but
the optimal level of physical activity to recommend is unknown. Objective The objective of …

Context Data supporting physical activity guidelines to prevent long-term weight gain are
sparse, particularly during the period when the highest risk of weight gain occurs. Objective …