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UrduOf the more than 1.8 million adults in England with a recorded diagnosis of being overweight or obesity, only 3 percent are referred to publicly funded weight management programmes, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published today [28 Sept] in PLOS Medicine.
Tag: obesity and adults
Overweight and obesity prevalent and poorly managed among adults with type 1 diabetes
A brief research report found adults with type 1 diabetes had overweight or obesity at the same rates as adults without diabetes, but only half of these patients received lifestyle recommendations from providers or engaged in lifestyle modification for weight management. The report is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Obesity prevalence varies significantly for Asian American subgroups
A cross-sectional study of more than 70,000 Asian Americans has found that the prevalence of obesity in Asian American subgroups varies substantially. These findings have important implications for directing and adapting obesity prevention and intervention strategies for Asian American populations. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Women’s Preventive Services Initiative issues guidelines for preventing obesity in midlife women
The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI), a national coalition of women’s health professional organizations and patient advocacy representatives, has issued a new clinical guideline recommending that clinicians discuss obesity prevention strategies with female patients aged 40 to 60 years even if they are not overweight. According to the guideline, counseling should include individualized discussion with patients about healthy eating and physical activity to maintain a healthy weight for those with a normal-range body mass index (BMI), or to maintain or limit weight gain for those whose BMI is categorized as overweight. The recommendation is based on a systematic review of published evidence.
Break Up Your Work Day with Healthy Stair Climbing Exercise Snacks
Sitting for long periods is known to have negative effects on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Building on recent work showing that brief bouts of vigorous exercise (exercise “snacks”) can improve fitness, investigators from the University of British Columbia in Canada…
New Year, New Weight Loss Program? Exercise More Important than Protein for Muscle Function in Older Women
In the U.S., most older women are overweight or obese, which can harm functional health like rising from a chair. Weight loss diets that are higher in protein are popular as they often cause greater body fat loss while keeping…
Mental, physical health of people with obesity affected during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with obesity as they struggle to manage their weight and mental health during shelter-in-place orders, according to research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and UT Southwestern.
Proximity to Green Spaces Impacts Health
A University at Albany team worked with colleagues around the globe on two separate studies to determine the effects that greenery has on our health – finding that the greener our surroundings, the better.