The present study is the first to evaluate … a comprehensive lifestyle intervention that included a low-fat, whole-foods, plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and group support meetings …. At 3 months, significant changes in diet with a reduction in calories, protein, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and so-dium intake and an increase in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron were observed
Category Archives: Obesity
Ong et al. (2011) Maternal “junk-food” feeding of rat dams alters food choices and development of the mesolimbic reward pathway in the offspring
Individuals exposed to high-fat, high-sugar diets before birth have an increased risk of obesity in later life. Recent studies have shown that these offspring exhibit increased preference for fat, leading to suggestions that perinatal exposure to high-fat, high-sugar foods results in permanent changes within the central reward system that increase the subsequent drive to overconsume palatable foods.
Davis et al. (2007) Recommendations for prevention of childhood obesity
children and adolescents is obesity prevention-today, and as they age into adulthood. In this report, we review the most recent evidence regarding many behavioral and practice interventions related to childhood obesity …. sweetened beverage intake is related to obesity among children …. obese children and adolescents are more likely to skip breakfast than their leaner counterparts …. Adolescent sedentary behavior is correlated with parental sedentary behavior …. The evidence is strong that daily moderate/vigorous physical activity helps reduce adiposity in overweight/obese youths
