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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Contributors to obesity"”.
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Understanding obesity : psychological cues and antecedents of eating behaviour
Obesity has been described by the World Health Organisation as a global epidemic, and is perceived as a major health concern due to the associated medical, psychosocial, and economic problems. One approach of understanding obesity is directed towards exploring the psychological and social …
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TEMPOL and Insulin Resistance: A study of the underlying mechanisms behind changes in glucose metabolism, lipid accumulation and cellular stress
Environmental factors are major contributors to obesity. Overnutrition-induced obesity drives oxidative stress and inflammation, leading to insulin resistance. There are currently no successful treatments to treat insulin resistance or its downstream clinical sequelae. It was hypothesized that …
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Measuring and mapping the relationships between urban environment and urban health : how New York City's Active Design policies can be targeted to address the obesity epidemic
… in the 19th century and were united in an effort to address poor health conditions that were linked to the urban environment of cities. By the end of the 20th century, planning and public health had drifted apart to a point where they were completely disparate in mission and action. Over the last …
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Obesity: Challenges and Benefits of Implementing Local Wellness Policies in Georgia Public Schools
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic that can no longer be ignored. Obesity issues are being addressed through House Bill 108-265, under the provisions provided in Public Law 108-265, Section 2507; which requires school districts to develop local wellness policies. Local wellness policies …