AbstractWeight loss is a popular topic and may be of serious concern for many patients. Even with the abundant literature on obesity and cardiometabolic risk, it is always challenging to demystify and reinforce the determinants of safe approaches to lose weight. Measures of central obesity are essential to characterize the patient’s adiposity distribution and shouldRead more ⟶
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Low-carbohydrate diets for athletes: what evidence?
IntroExercise scientists teach that since muscle glycogen utilisation occurs at high rates (during high-intensity exercise in carbohydrate-adapted athletes), all athletes must be advised to ingest large amounts of carbohydrate before and during exercise. But this does not seem entirely logical. Why, for example, should athletes involved in prolonged submaximal exercise—probably the most common form ofRead more ⟶
THE INFLUENCE OF PRENATAL DIET ON THE MOTHER AND CHILD
During the past 25 years, the number of deaths in infants under 1 year of age has been markedly reduced. The number of deaths in the first few weeks of life, however, has been altered very little. Apart from congenital abnormalities, birth trauma and prematurity, there still remain a number of unexplainable deaths. This studyRead more ⟶
Trying to Lose Weight: Diet Strategies among Americans with Overweight or Obesity in 1996 and 2003
ABSTRACTHealth professionals recommend that individuals with overweight and obesity lose weight by reducing energy intake while maintaining a healthful diet. This study was designed to examine trends in weight loss attempts and strategies for adults with overweight or obesity among different sociodemographic groups. Data from the 1996 and 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System wereRead more ⟶
Older people and food: independence, locality and diet
AbstractSelected findings are presented from 152 semi-structured interviews of people aged 75 and over on the theme of dietary beliefs and practices. Participants resided in urban and rural localities in Scotland and were interviewed in their own homes. Data are presented on the perceived importance of food, defining healthy eating, locality and financial constraints. MaintainingRead more ⟶
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You?
Introduction: What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained significant popularity in recent years as a simple and effective way to lose weight, improve metabolic health, and even increase lifespan. But what exactly is intermittent fasting, and how does it work? Intermittent fasting is not a diet in the traditional sense but rather anRead more ⟶