Summary This systematic review assesses weight loss interventions in young adults (18–25 years), who are vulnerable to weight gain. This age group experience critical life course points (leaving home for higher studies or job, pregnancy, cohabitation) and develop/establish lifestyle and behavioural...
Weight loss interventions in young people (18 to 25 year olds): a systematic review. Obes Rev 11:580-592.Poobalan AS, Aucott LS, Precious E, Combie IK, Smith WC. Weight loss interventions in young people (18 to 25 year olds): a systematic review. Obes Rev 2010;11:580-592....
In an era when obesity prevalence is high throughout much of the world, there is a correspondingly pervasive and strong culture of weight stigma. For example, representative studies show that some forms of weight discrimination are more prevalent even th
A BMI cutoff point at the 99th percentile for age and gender or at 40 kg/m2 has been suggested for more aggressive treatment of adolescent obesity. The main objective of this study was to determine the proportion of adolescents eligible for weight loss surgery (WLS) based on various BMI ...
with many 8 year olds weighing as much as the average 12 year old. As these young people hit puberty, their body shapes change with more muscle being put on larger bones as they grow. Young girls start growing breasts and both sexes tend to spend more time on less energetic pursuits, pa...
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Differences in 10 year weight change between the two countries were largest among normal weight 30 year olds. Eight variables were identified as likely contributors to this difference. A significantly higher proportion of Swedish women selected the healthy alternatives for these eight variables. Percent...
Also, seeking treatment may already be indicative of being part of a supportive social network, as the family is motivated to take part in a weight loss intervention [12]. Herzer et al. [14] also concluded that receiving general support may not be the best predictor of obesity-specific ...
Sleep and weight loss doesn’t just relate to adults. Another study conducted showed that 3-year olds sleeping only 10 ½ hours or less (vs. the suggested 12 hours), have a 45% increased risk of being obese by the age of seven. ...
The SWITCH (Screen-Time Weight-loss Intervention Targeting Children at Home) study aimed to determine the effect of a home-based, family-delivered intervention to reduce screen-based sedentary behaviour on body composition, sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and diet over 24 ...