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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"weight maintenance"”.
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Genome wide expression analysis and metabolic mechanisms predicting body weight maintenance
… studies showed beneficial metabolic effects of weight reduction in obese subjects immediately after weight loss. However, weight regain is frequently observed along with potential negative effects on cardiovascular risk factors and a high intra-individual response. We performed a body weight …
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Effects of photoperiod on weight maintenance in adult neutered male cats
… obesity in humans and companion animals, novel weight management strategies are needed. To date, most strategies have focused on dietary intervention. Strategies aimed at altering physical activity, an important factor in weight maintenance, have been lacking. Due to the drastic decrease in …
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The relationship between body image and weight maintenance in community women enrolled in weight-loss programs
… may be associated with failure to maintain weight loss (Lean, 2000). However, definitive results are lacking, necessitating further research. Both successful and unsuccessful weight maintainers (N = 148) were recruited from weight-loss programs. Self-report measures on dimensions of body …
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THE THRIVE STUDY: FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY EFFECTS OF A WEIGHT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY
… was to determine the feasibility of conducting a weight maintenance intervention for women with newly diagnosed stage I-IV breast cancer during chemotherapy. METHODS: Feasibility was determined by recruitment, accrual, adherence rates, perceived barriers, adverse events, and program satisfaction. …
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Daily Self-Monitoring During the Winter Holiday Period: A Strategy for Holiday Weight Maintenance in Reduced-Obese Older Adults?
Weight management is problematic among Americans, as the number of overweight adults has risen to two-thirds of the population (1). Without the identification of successful approaches to promote weight stability, it is predicted that 86% of American adults will be overweight or obese by 2030 (2). …
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Successful Weight Management: Barriers and Facilitators to Maintaining Weight After Weight Loss Via a Meal Replacement Program
… Meal replacement programs (MRPs) facilitate weight loss. Unfortunately, a large percentage of individuals that lose weight through MRP are not successful at maintaining their weight. Weight regain one year following weight loss via meal replacements has been as high as 40-50%, demonstrating a …
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Effect of Whey Protein Isolate on Oxidative Stress, Exercise Performance, and Immunity
… immune function, and antioxidant status during weight maintenance and energy restriction in humans. Twenty well-trained, college age, male cyclists performed a cycling exercise test for 45 min, the first 7 min at 70% of VO2peak and the remaining 38 min at 55% VO₂peak immediately followed by a …
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Public health nutrition intervention to enhance healthy eating and lifestyle modification among Lebanese women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
… were divided into 8 groups; group A: overweight/obese PCOS patient’s intervention (received weight management program with nutritional guidelines). Group B: overweight/ obese PCOS controls (received the usual heath care by the gynecologist), Group C: lean PCOS controls (received the usual …
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Individual Differences in Eating Behaviours and Their Relationship with Motivation, Cognition and Weight Control
… percentage of the UK population are overweight (BMI≥25kg/m2) or obese (BMI≥30kg/m2). However, despite living in the same culture and exposed to a similar “obesogenic” environment, some individuals gain weight while others do not (French et al., 1995). This variability in weight control …
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The energy and nutrient content of breakfast meals eaten at school and breakfast meals eaten at home
… that may contribute to long term success in weight maintenance. This study aimed to examine the energy and nutrient content of breakfast meals by its source (Home, School). Total daily intakes were compared with data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2004, 2007-2008) …
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A Tailored Exercise Program for Breast Cancer Survivors: An Examination of Body Weight and Health-Related Quality of Life
… long term effects of breast cancer treatment. Weight gain, a common long term side effect of treatment, negatively affects breast cancer outcomes (Chlebowski, Aiello, & McTiernan, 2002; Rock et al., 1999). Very few studies have investigated the effect of physical activity on body weight in …
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Controlling Bodies: Mothers, Adolescents, and Bad Advice
… usually pointed to the exponential growth in overweight and obese persons in high-income and low-income countries alike. A recent field of literature called "fat studies" has sought to question this so-called epidemic, bringing to light inconsistencies or down-right falsehoods present in obesity …
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Longitudinal Predictors of Weight Fluctuation in Men and Women
<p>Previous literature has indicated that weight loss maintenance represents a major challenge in the management of obesity (Brownell, 1995; Stunkard, 1985). The vast majority of individuals who diet lose and regain weight many times, a pattern often referred to as weight cycling.</p><p>The present …
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Investigating adipose tissue angiogenesis in obesity reveals a novel role for thrombospondin-1.
… of genes involved in fundamental aspects of weight maintenance, exposure to an environment characterised by an over-abundance of food and sedentary life-style choices with limited physical activity (Poskitt 2009). A marked shift in diet has occurred worldwide (Popkin 2001) with greater …
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The use of tetrahydrocannabinol (marinol) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
… the use of emetigenic drugs. This resulted in weight maintenance or minor weight loss in most subjects. The absence of THC during chemotherapy treatment resulted in decreased food intake. Some of the moods reported most frequently by subjects while receiving THC were activity, interaction, and …
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Value of Raisins for Reduction of Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Obesity
… meal in obese individuals. Seventeen overweight men and women consumed raisins or placebo (264 kcal/d) for 14 d in a randomized cross-over design while following a low-flavonoid, weight-maintenance diet. Four high-fat (53% fat) meals were consumed with the respective treatment pre and post …
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Whole Grain Intake in College Students and its Association with Body Mass Index
… the risk of chronic disease and to help with weight maintenance. However, most Americans fall short of this recommendation. To reduce the prevalence of chronic disease, overweight, and obesity, health educators should promote healthy behaviors at young ages. The purpose of this study was to …
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Genograms as threat appeals: Using the Extended Parallel Process Model with familial cardiovascular disease
… tobacco avoidance and total scores, but not for weight maintenance. There were no significant differences in intent to practice health promotion behaviors. Stages of change were advanced for documentation of family health history and for practicing health promotion behaviors. Higher fear scores …
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Understanding the relationship between weight management success and food cravings: Investigating strategies
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2026-12-01
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Predicting Motivation, Exercise Behavior And The Reciprocal Relationship With Obesity Perceptions In College Students
… 70% of men and women nationwide are overweight and/or obese, with roughly 34% meeting criteria for obesity. Women are increasing obesity rates faster than men and more women than men are currently obese nationwide and worldwide. Obesity leads to numerous physical, psychological, and …
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