Dietary and plasma atherogenic and thrombogenic indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among overweight and individuals with obesity by Reyhaneh Mokhtari, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi

“…Methods This cross-sectional study, consisted of 645 overweight and obese participants. The study included assessments of body composition and anthropometric measurements. …”
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According to the normal weight, overweight and obese comparison of bioelectric impedance analysis method with the other methods by Evrim Cakmakcı, Fatma Arslan, Hüsamettin Vatansev, Meryem Ayrancı

“…The purpose of this study was to compare of the methods used to assess body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese in adults women. In this study participated adult women that the mean age of normal weight 25.70 ± 7.85 (N = 17), overweight 32.47 ± 8.22 (N = 36), obese 38.12 ± 8.95 (N = 40) and total N = 93. …”
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Assessing the Fiscal Burden of Overweight and Obesity in Japan through Application of a Public Economic Framework by Ataru Igarashi, Cillian Copeland, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Riku Ota, Silvia Capucci, Daisuke Adachi

“…**Objective:** This analysis assesses the fiscal consequences of overweight and obesity (OAO) in Japan by capturing obesity-attributable lost tax revenue and increased government transfers using a government perspective. …”
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Effects of a Meal Replacement on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters among Subjects with Overweight or Obesity by Xiaohui Guo, Yifan Xu, Hairong He, Hao Cai, Jianfen Zhang, Yibin Li, Xinyu Yan, Man Zhang, Na Zhang, Rolando L. Maddela, Jessie Nicodemus-Johnson, Guansheng Ma

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of meal replacement, specifically 388 kcal in total energy, on body composition and metabolic parameters in individuals with overweight and obesity from a Chinese population. A parallel, randomized controlled trial was performed with 174 participants (ChiCTR-OOC-17012000). …”
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Associations of early life per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure with body mass index and risk of overweight or obesity at age 2–18 years: Mixture analysis in the prospective Boston Birth Cohort by Zeyu Li, Guoying Wang, Joseph M. Braun, Xiumei Hong, Giehae Choi, Shawn P. O’Leary, Chang Ho Yu, Colleen Pearson, William G. Adams, Zhihua (Tina) Fan, Jessie P. Buckley, Xiaobin Wang

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Prevalence of Childhood and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity from 2003 to 2010 in an Integrated Health Care Delivery System by Scott Gee, Debbie Chin, Lynn Ackerson, Dewey Woo, Amanda Howell

“…An observational study of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) BMI coding distributions was conducted to ascertain the trends in overweight and obesity prevalence among KPNC members aged 2–19 between the periods of 2003–2005 and 2009-2010. …”
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Interaction effect between overweight/obesity and alcohol consumption on hypertension risk in China: a longitudinal study by Xiaoqin Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Jiaru Sun, Paul D Terry, Xiaohan Ren, Shuangyan Lei, Caihua Wang, Mingxu Wang

“…Multiplicative interaction measures were statistically significant in overweight/obesity and drinking/light drinking/heavy drinking categories in men (p<0.05). …”
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Body Fat Equations and Electrical Bioimpedance Values in Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Eutrophic and Overweight Adolescents by Franciane Rocha Faria, Eliane Rodrigues Faria, Roberta Stofeles Cecon, Djalma Adão Barbosa Júnior, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro, Pedro Israel Cabral Lira, Paulo Roberto Cecon, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…The aim of this study was to analyze body fat anthropometric equations and electrical bioimpedance analysis (BIA) in the prediction of cardiovascular risk factors in eutrophic and overweight adolescents. 210 adolescents were divided into eutrophic group (G1) and overweight group (G2). …”
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Combined Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Diet on Lipids and Lipoproteins in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Meta-Analysis by George A. Kelley, Kristi S. Kelley, Susan Roberts, William Haskell

“…This study used the aggregate data meta-analytic approach to determine the combined effects of aerobic exercise and diet on lipids and lipoproteins in overweight and obese adults. Twelve studies representing 859 men and women (443 intervention, 416 control) were included. …”
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The Roots of the Obesity Boom. The Relationship Between Overweight and Educational Level Among Dutch Men, 1950–1979 by Björn Quanjer, Kristina Thompson

“…We find that in the 1950s cohort, being in tertiary education was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of being overweight. In contrast, in the 1970s cohort, being in tertiary education was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of being overweight. …”
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PREVALENCE OF BEING OVERWEIGHT AND OF OBESITY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ by Ayoub Abdulmajeed, Azad Abdul Haleem, Deldar Abdulah

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Potential health and economic impact of achieving Kenya’s overweight and obesity reduction target: a modelling study by J Lennert Veerman, Leopold Ndemnge Aminde, Mary Njeri Wanjau

“…Introduction Kenya has adopted the WHO target of halting the rise of overweight, including obesity, by 2025. This paper assesses the potential impact of achieving the set target on health, healthcare cost and productivity.Methods We used a proportional multistate life table model (Kenya Obesity Model) to simulate the 2019 population of Kenya over their lifetime. …”
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The effect of a comprehensive intervention on anthropometric indices, dietary intake, and physical activity of adolescent boys with overweight by Fatemeh Sadat Hashemi Javaheri, Zahra Mousavi, Saeideh Mohammadi, Arezoo Amjadi, Khadijeh Abbasi Mobarakeh, Seyedeh Hayedeh Mousavi Shalmani, Mahdieh Torkaman, Masoomeh Alsadat Mirshafaei, Sara Khoshdooz, Zahra Saeedirad, Naser Kalantari, Parmis Mirzaei, Saeid Doaei, Nastaran Keshavarz Mohammadi, Maryam Gholamalizadeh

“…The present study aimed to assess the effect of a comprehensive lifestyle modification intervention on the anthropometric indices, dietary intake, and physical activity of adolescent boys with overweight. Methods This pragmatic trial was conducted on 126 adolescent boys with overweight. …”
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Overweight Adolescents’ Self-Perceived Weight and Weight Control Behaviour: HBSC Study in Finland 1994–2010 by Kristiina Ojala, Jorma Tynjälä, Raili Välimaa, Jari Villberg, Lasse Kannas

“…Introduction. Overweight and perception of being overweight, may lead adolescent to lose weight. …”
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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from the Age Range of 2 to 19 Years Old in Brazil by Janaina R. Niehues, Ana Inês Gonzales, Robson R. Lemos, Poliana Penasso Bezerra, Patrícia Haas

“…Determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents between 2 and 19 years old in different regions of Brazil. …”
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PPARα Gene Is Involved in Body Composition Variation in Response to an Aerobic Training Program in Overweight/Obese by Glêbia A. Cardoso, Mateus D. Ribeiro, Bruno R. V. Sousa, Yohanna de Oliveira, Klécia F. Sena, Joane R. E. Batista, Antônio E. M. Almeida, João M. Filho, Raquel S. B. Silva, Darlene C. Persuhn, Alexandre S. Silva

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of the polymorphism in Intron 7 G/C (rs 4253778) of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) gene with the magnitude of changes in the body composition of an overweight and obese population that underwent an aerobic training program. …”
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Health Behaviors and Overweight in Nursing Home Employees: Contribution of Workplace Stressors and Implications for Worksite Health Promotion by Helena Miranda, Rebecca J. Gore, Jon Boyer, Suzanne Nobrega, Laura Punnett

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Response to: Comment on “Effect of Exercise Intervention on Flow-Mediated Dilation in Overweight and Obese Adults: Meta-Analysis” by Younsun Son, Minsoo Kang, Yoonjung Park

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Overweight or Obese Individuals at Eighteen Years of Age Develop Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma at a Significantly Earlier Age by David T. Chao, Nilesh H. Shah, Herbert J. Zeh, Aatur D. Singhi, Nathan Bahary, Kevin M. McGrath, Kenneth E. Fasanella, Amer H. Zureikat, David C. Whitcomb, Randall E. Brand

“…We hypothesized that PC patients who are overweight or obese at age 18 would have an earlier age of PC onset. …”
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Food insecurity increases the risk of overweight and chronic diseases in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chong Zhou, Hongrui Miao, Yingjun Zhao, Xiaohong Wan

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