Nature Network Boston, 2019 Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a constellation of comorbidities that predispose individuals to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus1.
C. Depommier +15 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
BMC Public Health, 2009 BackgroundOverweight and obese persons are at risk of a number of medical conditions which can lead to further morbidity and mortality. The primary objective of this study is to provide an estimate of the incidence of each co-morbidity related to obesity
D. Guh +7 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Fat mass limits lower-extremity relative strength and maximal walking performance in older women [PDF]
, 2011 The purpose of this study was to determine if excess fat negatively affects relative strength and walking gait performance in overweight, older women. Twenty five older women (65 – 80 yr) were separated into normal weight (BMI \u3c 25 kg m−2 , n=11) and ...
Kralian, Rachel J. +2 more
core +2 more sources
Dental arch width in overweight and normal-weight subjects
Journal of Oral Research, 2019 Objective: To compare the width of the dental arches between overweight and non-overweight subjects . Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was carried out with 54 subjects from 8 to 13 years of age, 27 normal-weight and 27 ...
Cynthia Yzquierdo-Correa +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Chinese adolescents [PDF]
, 2008 Since national figures on the occurrence of metabolic syndrome among Chinese adolescents are lacking, this study aims to estimate its prevalence and distribution among Chinese youngsters.
Kok, F.J. +6 more
core +2 more sources
Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity in 195 Countries over 25 Years.
New England Journal of Medicine, 2017 Background Although the rising pandemic of obesity has received major attention in many countries, the effects of this attention on trends and the disease burden of obesity remain uncertain.
A. Afshin +165 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Ambient Odor Exposure Affects Food Intake and Sensory Specific Appetite in Obese Women
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 Food odors are important in food perception not only during consumption, but also in anticipation of food. Even though it is well established that smell is involved in eating behavior, its role in affecting actual food consumption is still unclear ...
Cristina Proserpio +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Tracking patterns of body mass index and triceps skinfold thickness from childhood to young adulthood: a 12-year prospective cohort study in Slovenia [PDF]
, 2009 OBJECTIVE: To examine tracking patterns of body mass index (BMI), triceps skinfold thickness (TSF), height and weight from childhood to young adulthood in a rapidly developing society.DESIGN: Prospective 12-year cohort study of the Slovenian children ...
Gregor Starc, Janko Strel
core +1 more source
The socialisation of the adolescent who carries out team sports: a transversal study of centrality with a social network analysis [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021, Volume 11, ID e042773Objectives: This study analyzed adolescent physical activity, its link to overweight, and the social network structure in group sports participants, focusing on centrality measures. Setting: Conducted in 11 classrooms across 5 schools in Ponferrada, Spain.
arxiv +1 more source
Risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among urban school children and adolescents in Bangladesh: a case–control study [PDF]
, 2013 Background Childhood obesity has become an emerging urban health problem in urban cities in Bangladesh, particularly in affluent families. Risk factors for obesity in this context have not been explored yet.
Ahmed, Tahmeed +2 more
core +1 more source