Browsing by Subject "Obesity"
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The coexistence of hunger and obesity: Examining the binary burden of the nutrition paradox and future implications
(Wichita State University. Department of Anthropology, 2009)This paper investigates some of the explanations for the nutrition transition, including examining the changes in diets of people in the United States as well as looking at the Westernization of diets across the world. ... -
Cognitive-behavioral dimensions of weight control
(Wichita State University, Dept. of Psychology, 1985)One hundred-eleven respondents who had achieved at least a 15 lb (6.80 kg) weight loss in a 20-week cognitive-behavioral treatment program for obesity were asked six to 10 years after treatment to describe their current ... -
The effects of the Mediterranean diet vs. a low carbohydrate diet on c-reactive Protein levels
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Impact of obesity and Down syndrome on peak heart rate and aerobic capacity in youth and adults
(Elsevier Ltd., 2015-01)Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit reduced aerobic capacity with reduced peak heart rate (HRpeak). This condition is often coexistent with higher level of obesity compared to individuals without DS. The purpose ... -
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome-prevalence, determinants, consequences, and interventions: A literature review
(Elsevier Ltd., 2016-10)Background: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population of youth without DS. Aims: To review the prevalence of overweight and obesity and their determinants ... -
PA student assessment of body mass index in children using visual cues
(Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-10)Objective: Pediatric weight or body mass index often is underestimated by providers when relying solely upon visual cues. This study sought to determine physician assistant (PA) students' and recent graduates' ability to ... -
Sleep duration, activity levels, and measures of obesity in adults
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2016-05)Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate sleep and activity as they relate to obesity measures of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in adults. Findings from recent studies have linked physical ...