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Impacts of Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program (BCMAP) Standards on Individual Outcomes and Talent Management
Researchers examine how the U.S. Marine Corps' Body Composition and Military Appearance Program and its associated policies drive individual behavior -- namely those related to disordered eating -- of marines and specifically of women and people of color.
Mar 28, 2022
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How Calorie Labels on Menus Affect Consumers
In traditional restaurant settings, displaying the calorie content on menus did not affect consumer satisfaction and reduced the amount of food ordered by 38 calories. This is a decrease of 7 percent, a notable difference considering the average American consumes one-third of his or her food calories away from home.
Mar 28, 2018
Journal Article
Retrospective Review of Comorbid Conditions in a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Weight Management Clinic
Multidisciplinary pediatric obesity clinics can help patients make healthy lifestyle choices.
Dec 7, 2017
Journal Article
Cesarean Deliveries and Maternal Weight Retention
Cesarean delivery does not lead to greater maternal weight retention after pregnancy.
Oct 12, 2017
Journal Article
You Can Be Too Thin (but Not Too Tall): Social Desirability Bias in Self-Reports of Weight and Height
In keeping with social desirability biases, many people either under- or overstate their weight, but very few people understate their height.
Aug 25, 2017
Journal Article
Maternal Weight After Childbirth Versus Aging-Related Weight Changes
For most women, pregnancy-related weight gain is not as big a factor in long-term weight gain or obesity in their childbearing years as previously thought.
Mar 14, 2017
Journal Article
Long-term Microvascular Disease Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes After Bariatric Surgery: Evidence for the Legacy Effect of Surgery
Patients whose type 2 diabetes went into remission after bariatric surgery experienced a 29 percent reduction in risk of microvascular disease incidence for up to seven years after surgery.
Jul 28, 2016
Infographic
Check, Please: Many Single Entrées at U.S. Chain Restaurants Serve Up Masses of Calories, Fat, and Sodium
This infographic breaks down just how bad a full meal at a chain restaurant can be.
May 20, 2014
Journal Article
Associations Among Body Size, Body Image Perceptions, and Weight Loss Attempts Among African American, Latino, and White Youth: A Test of a Mediational Model
Motivations to lose weight appear to differ among racial/ethnic groups, suggesting that interventions for healthy weight control in youth may need to target racial/ethnic groups differently.
Jan 1, 2014
Commentary
What's in a Name? Calling Obesity a Disease Could Help Improve Chronic Disease Outcomes
The American Medical Association officially designated obesity as a disease, hoping to help change the way doctors approach the issue with their patients, increase funding for research on effective treatments, spur insurers to cover prescription weight loss medications, and maybe even help de-stigmatize the condition.
Oct 16, 2013
News Release
Jury Is Still Out on Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Moderate Obesity and Diabetes
Bariatric surgery for diabetic people who are not severely obese has shown promising results in controlling glucose, but more information is needed about the long-term benefits and risks before recommending bariatric surgery over non-surgical weight-loss treatment for these individuals.
Jun 4, 2013
Journal Article
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Nonmorbidly Obese Adults with Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Bariatric surgery is beneficial in persons with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater with obesity-related comorbidities. There is interest in using these procedures in persons with lower BMI and diabetes.
Jun 1, 2013
Journal Article
Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults with Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 Kg/M²
Reviews the scientific evidence on efficacy, safety, and comparative effectiveness of various types of bariatric surgery for treating adult patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m² and diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
May 31, 2013
Journal Article
Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults with Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 Kg/M²: Executive Summary
Compares the weight loss and glucose control outcomes of bariatric surgery with nonsurgical therapy in the two RCTs that directly compared these in patients with diabetes for only those patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2.
May 31, 2013
Journal Article
Will “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” Work for Candy Bars?
This commentary argues that we should consider treating prominent store placement of unhealthy items as a hidden risk factor for diet-related chronic diseases.
Oct 1, 2012
Journal Article
Discounts on Healthy Foods Can Improve Diet Quality; First Result from a National Program
Lowering the costs of healthy foods in supermarkets increases the amount of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods that people eat, while also appearing to reduce consumption of nutritionally less-desirable foods.
Aug 3, 2012
Commentary
Bloomberg Is Right That Portion Control Works
Regulations requiring the restaurant industry to serve standardized portion sizes should be mandated and enforced by the same authorities responsible for checking hygienic conditions in food outlets, writes Deborah Cohen.
Jun 11, 2012
News Release
Weight Loss Surgery May Help Obese Women Avoid Pregnancy-Related Health Complications
Obese women who have weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant have a lower risk of pregnancy-related health problems and their children are less likely to be born with complications.
Nov 18, 2008
Journal Article
Prevention of Unintentional Weight Loss in Nursing Home Residents: A Controlled Trial of Feeding Assistance
Twice-daily feeding assistance promotes food and fluid intake and weight gain in nursing home residents at risk for weight loss. Delivery of snacks between meals requires less staff time than at mealtime and thus may be more practical to implement.
Aug 1, 2008
Research Brief
Some Prescription Diet Drugs Promote Weight Loss
To assess the effectiveness and safety of prescription weight-loss medications, researchers at the Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center analyzed 78 published studies of the most popular diet drugs.
Nov 25, 2005

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