Dietary fat, fibre, satiation, and satiety—a systematic review of acute studies
Dietary fat, fibre, satiation, and satiety—a systematic review of acute studies
  Humans appear to have innate energy regulation mechanisms that manifest in sensations of satiation during a meal and satiety post ingestion. Interactions between these mechanisms and the macronutrient profile of their contemporary food environment could be responsible for the dysregulation of this mechanism, resulting in a higher energy intake. The aim of this systematic... Read more Read more
Primary care weight-management intervention leads to sustained type 2 diabetes remission
Primary care weight-management intervention leads to sustained type 2 diabetes remission
Adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity assigned to a structured weight-management program in a primary care setting were more likely to achieve sustained disease remission at 2 years compared with adults assigned to usual care, according to findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Source: Primary care weight-management intervention leads to sustained type... Read more Read more
Meal timing and obesity: interactions with macronutrient intake and chronotype
Meal timing and obesity: interactions with macronutrient intake and chronotype
Timing of dietary intake may play a role in obesity. However, previous studies produced mixed findings possibly due to inconsistent approaches to characterize meal timing and not taking into account chronotype and macronutrients. To address the aforementioned limitations, we have defined meal timing relative to sleep/wake timing, investigated the relationship between meal timing and body... Read more Read more
Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift
Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift
Current guidelines recommend that “overweight” and “obese” individuals lose weight through engaging in lifestyle modification involving diet, exercise and other behavior change. This approach reliably induces short term weight loss, but the majority of individuals are unable to maintain weight loss over the long term and do not achieve the putative benefits of improved morbidity... Read more Read more
Rate of change in childhood BMI predicts adult obesity risk
Rate of change in childhood BMI predicts adult obesity risk
The rate of change in BMI at different ages during childhood, particularly during and after puberty, is differentially associated with adult obesity, independent of absolute BMI values at corresponding ages, according to findings from a longitudinal analysis published in Pediatric Obesity. Source: Rate of change in childhood BMI predicts adult obesity Read more
Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with obesity
Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with obesity
Consistent administration of Gelesis100, a nonsystemic, superabsorbent hydrogel in oral capsule form, can double the odds for meaningful weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity compared with lifestyle modifications alone, according to findings published in Obesity. Source: Gelesis100 shows promise for weight loss in adults with Read more
U.S. Coverage for Adult Obesity Treatment Modalities
U.S. Coverage for Adult Obesity Treatment Modalities
Relative to adults without obesity, adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) incur 42% higher medical costs¹ and are nearly twice as likely to die before age 70.² Intensive behavioral therapy, nutritional therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery are evidence-based strategies that support clinically-significant weight loss ( ≥ 5% reduction in body weight).³ Nonetheless, coverage for... Read more Read more
Is there a causal relationship between obesity and puberty?
Is there a causal relationship between obesity and puberty?
The onset of puberty in adolescents and whether it is related to obesity is an ongoing topic for debate. Epidemiological cross-sectional and longitudinal studies show a shift towards earlier onset of puberty in girls who are obese; however, the situation is less clear in boys. Boys who are overweight seem to mature earlier, and boys who are obese mature later, than... Read more Read more
In PsA, Treat Excessive Weight
In PsA, Treat Excessive Weight
Obese patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who followed a short-term, very low-energy diet showed improvements in multiple aspects of disease activity, a prospective study found. Source: In PsA, Treat Excessive Read more
Intermittent Fasts Plus Energy Restriction Best for Weight Loss
Intermittent Fasts Plus Energy Restriction Best for Weight Loss
Intermittent fasting with restricted energy intake may provide better outcomes than daily continuous diet restriction for health and weight loss in obese women, according to a study Read more