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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Weight Perception [PDF]

Obesity, 2009
The objective of this research was to estimate the prevalence of weight misperception among adults using the most recent nationally representative data, according to measured weight category and to assess the relationship between weight misperception and race/ethnicity.
Rashida R, Dorsey, Mark S, Eberhardt, Cynthia L, Ogden   +2 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

PARENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILD WEIGHT LOSS: PERCEPTION, WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE, AND BARRIERS [PDF]

, 2013
Parents are a primary contributor to the development of obesegenic behavior in youth. However, many parents do not perceive their child’s weight to be a problem, are not ready to make changes, and may be overwhelmed by obstacles to behavior change ...
White, David
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Investigating the Effect of Area of Stimulationon Cutaneous and Proprioceptive Weight Perception

, 2012
Weight perception is mediated by cutaneous perception (pressure on the skin) and proprioception (force on muscles and tendons). In this paper, the role of the size of the stimulation area is investigated for these two types of perception.
Bergmann Tiest, Wouter M, Kappers, AML, Springare, J., Sub Human Perception, Kappers, A.M.L., Lyklema, C, Physics of Man, Wouter M. Bergmann Tiest, Isokoski, P, Connie Lyklema, Bergmann Tiest, W.M., Astrid M. L. Kappers, Lyklema, C.   +12 more
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Parental Perception of Weight Status and Weight Gain Across Childhood

Pediatrics, 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Parents of children who are overweight often fail to accurately identify their child’s weight status. Although these misperceptions are presumed to be a major public health concern, little research has examined whether parental perceptions of child weight status are protective against ...
Robinson, Eric, Sutin, Angelina
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient perception matters in weight management [PDF]

Primary Health Care Research & Development, 2017
In a survey of 471 patients, we collected self-reported weight and height data and asked about self-perceptions of provider support toward weight loss and other weight management concerns. Multivariable analysis found that respondents with higher body mass index (BMI) were more likely to report that a physician had told them that they were overweight ...
Croghan, Ivana T., Huber, Jill M., Hurt, Ryan T., Schroeder, Darrell R., Wieland, Mark L., Rutten, Lila J., Ebbert, Jon O.   +6 more
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Why human connection is the true metric of research success

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Human‐centred mentorship can be shaped by mentor attributes, actions, intrinsic drive and career ambition. Drawing on reflections across Singapore and France, as well as workshop insights from FEBS‐IUBMB ENABLE 2024, this article shows that human‐centred mentorship creates the conditions for sustainable growth, well‐being and retention in research ...
Timothy Lin Yun Tan, Mattias Wei Ren Kon, Xavier Coumoul, Fun Man Fung   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell, Cassy Ross, Panagiota S. Filippou, Bruno Silvester Lopes, Dominic Gilchrist, Paul Dean, Kamar Ameen‐Ali, Tora K. Smulders‐Srinivasan, Ahmad A. Khundakar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The shape-weight illusion

, 2010
In the present experiment, we investigated the influence of the shape of 3-dimensional objects on haptic perception of weight. A systematic shape-weight illusion was found when subjects compared a tetrahedron to a cube: a cube was perceived as being ...
Mirela Kahrimanovic, van der Helm, F.C.T., Bergmann Tiest, Wouter M, Kahrimanovic, M., Kappers, AML, van Erp, J.B.F., Sub Human Perception, Kappers, A.M.L., Physics of Man, Wouter M. Bergmann Tiest, Kahrimanovic, Mirela, Bergmann Tiest, W.M., Astrid M. L. Kappers   +12 more
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