A cross-sectional survey of the opinions on weight loss treatments of adult obese patients attending a dietetic clinic

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
RL Thompson ◽  
DE Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weight Loss Treatments

Patterns and perceived efficacy of herbal medicine for weight loss and maintenance: A cross-sectional survey from Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 101086
Author(s):  
Amal Akour ◽  
Violet Kasabri ◽  
Nailya Bulatova ◽  
Suha Al Muhaissen ◽  
Ruba Al Tarawneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Efficacy

Increased Prevalence of Breakfast Skipping in Female College Students in COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199886
Author(s):  
Miyuki Yokoro ◽  
Keiko Wakimoto ◽  
Naoto Otaki ◽  
Keisuke Fukuo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Junior College ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Breakfast Skipping ◽  
Junior College Students

Going outside the house was nationally restricted among countries affected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of breakfast skipping among female college students during the COVID-19 emergency period. The cross-sectional survey was conducted from May 15, 2020, to June 1, 2020, among 164 female junior college students through the online survey using Google Form. Population of breakfast skipping during the emergency (26.7%) was significantly increased compared with that before the emergency (10.9%; P < .001). Interestingly, breakfast skipping during the emergency was a significant independent determinant for ≥1 to 2 kg of weight loss during the emergency (odds ratio = 7.09; 95% confidence interval = 1.88-26.75; P = .004) in participants who did not skip breakfast at the pre-emergency. The prevalence of breakfast skipping during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly higher than that before the emergency in female college students. Breakfast skipping during the emergency was associated with short-term weight loss.

scholarly journals Weight management barriers and facilitators after breast cancer in Australian women: a national survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Ee ◽  
Adele Elizabeth Cave ◽  
Dhevaksha Naidoo ◽  
Kellie Bilinski ◽  
John Boyages
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Interventions

Abstract Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Weight gain after breast cancer is associated with poorer health outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe how Australian breast cancer survivors are currently managing their weight. Methods: Online cross-sectional survey open to any woman living in Australia who self-identified as having breast cancer, between November 2017 and January 2018. Results: We received 309 responses. Most respondents described their diet as good/excellent and reported moderate-high levels of weight self-efficacy. Despite this, the proportion of overweight/obesity increased from 47% at time of diagnosis to 67% at time of survey. More than three quarters of respondents did not receive any advice on weight gain prevention at the time of diagnosis. 39% of women reported being less active after cancer diagnosis, and and few weight loss interventions were perceived to be effective. Facilitators were structured exercise programs, prescribed diets, and accountability to someone else, while commonly cited barriers were lack of motivation/willpower, fatigue, and difficulty maintaining weight. Women who cited fatigue as a barrier were almost twice as likely to be doing low levels of physical activity (PA) or no PA than women who did not cite fatigue as a barrier. Conclusions: We report high levels of concern about weight gain after BC and significant gaps in service provision around weight gain prevention and weight management. Women with BC should be provided with support for weight gain prevention in the early survivorship phase, which should include structured PA and dietary changes in combination with behavioural change and social support. Weight gain prevention or weight loss programs should address barriers such as fatigue. More research is required on the effectiveness of diet and exercise interventions in BC survivors, particularly with regard to weight gain prevention.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF METFORMIN ON WEIGHT REDUCTION AMONG DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC OBESE PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 893-897
Author(s):  
Hanin F. Hussin ◽  
◽  
Sanad W. Alobidy ◽  
Fatma M. Bosafita ◽  
Iman E. Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
First Line ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Context: Metformin is the first line treatment in type II diabetes mellitus. In addition, it was used for weight reduction in both diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients. Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of metformin in weight reduction among diabetic and non-diabetic obese patient in Benghazi, Libya. Settings and Design: a cross-sectional study Methods and Material: A hundred well-designed a cross-sectional survey was distributed from January to December 2020 and filled by diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients (66 and 34, respectively) in Benghazi city. Statistical analysis used: SPSS statistics soft wear (Version 21.0 SPSS Inc.: Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Results had shown that 66.7 % of diabetic obese patients were more than 50 years while 35.5 % of non- diabetic obese patients were 21-25 years. 1-5 kg was the weight reduction in both diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients (43.9 % and 38.2 %, respectively) Conclusions: According to this study, metformin is an effective therapy to reduce weight in diabetic and non-diabetic obese patients. Further studies are needed with exact weight reduction.

Association between parasitic intestinal infections and acute or chronic diarrhoea in HIV-infected patients in Caracas, Venezuela

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 487-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Arenas-Pinto ◽  
G Certad ◽  
G Ferrara ◽  
J Castro ◽  
M A Bello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Strongyloides Stercoralis ◽  
Chronic Diarrhoea ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intestinal Infections ◽  
Enteric Parasites

A cross sectional survey was conducted to determine the association between enteric parasites and diarrhoea in HIV-infected adults in Caracas. Three hundred and four patients were evaluated: 104 had acute diarrhoea, 113 chronic diarrhoea and 87 were controls. Isopora belli infection was associated with acute ( P = 0.022) and chronic diarrhoea ( P = 0.003), Entamoeba histolytica/dispar infection was also associated with both acute ( P = 0.015) and chronic diarrhoea ( P = 0.017). Strongyloides stercoralis ( P = 0.003), and Cryptosporidium parvum ( P = 0.017) infections were associated mainly with chronic episodes. Weight loss ( P < 0.001), a non-infectious factor investigated, was significantly associated with diarrhoea. Eosinophilia, a laboratory parameter studied, was found to be associated with strongyloidiasis ( P = 0.001), giardiasis ( P = 0.001) and isoporiasis ( P = 0.003). In summary, the presence of enteric parasites in HIV-infected patients from tropical urban areas with diarrhoea, with or without significant weight loss, must be considered. Similarly, eosinophilia might suggest parasitic infection in these patients.

scholarly journals Barriers to weight loss in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Howarth ◽  
Dominic Inman ◽  
Elizabeth Lingard ◽  
Andrew McCaskie ◽  
Craig Gerrand
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthopaedic Ward

INTRODUCTION Obesity contributes to the development of knee osteoarthritis and complicates its surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to explore barriers to effective weight management in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire study was performed in an elective out-patient setting and on an orthopaedic ward on patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or over and knee osteoarthritis. RESULTS Of 47 patients approached, 45 agreed to participate. Forty of 45 patients (89%) had tried to lose weight at some point, 35 of 40 (87.5%) by adjusting their diet. Forty of 45 (89%) patients considered lack of motivation to be the greatest barrier to weight loss and only 13 of 45 (28%) pain in the knee. Patients with a BMI of less than 40 kg/m2 expressed a preference for dietary advice to help with weight loss, compared with those with a BMI of over 40 kg/m2 who expressed a preference for an NHS or other support group. CONCLUSIONS Obesity is a significant problem for many patients with knee osteoarthritis. Attendance at an orthopaedic clinic is an opportunity to address obesity, by providing information about diet and possibly support groups for morbidly obese patients. Patients may be motivated to lose weight to improve their symptoms.

scholarly journals The Quality of Breakfast and Healthy Diet in School-aged Adolescents and Their Association with BMI, Weight Loss Diets and the Practice of Physical Activity

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel M. Guevara ◽  
José D. Urchaga ◽  
Antonio S. Cabaco ◽  
José E. Moral-García
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
International Study ◽  
Population Group ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Terms

Dietary habits are an important factor in the protection of adolescent health. The quality and frequency of breakfast and the various food groups can affect the wellbeing of this population group in both the short and long term. Research indicates that there is a range of relevant variables in the study of diet at this stage: following a weight loss diet, body mass index and the practice of physical exercise, amongst others. In this paper, all three variables are analysed, together with others of a demographic nature (sex and age). This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that was carried out on 1318 adolescents aged 11 to 18. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) international study questionnaire, sponsored by the World Health Organisation, was used. In general terms, the data revealed that the majority of adolescents do not have adequate eating patterns. The quality and frequency of breakfast and the consumption of food types are associated with almost all the variables under study; additionally, there are significant differences by sex and school year. Finally, proposals are made to prevent eating disorders, which are appearing at an increasingly young age.

Role of intestinal dysfunction in the nutritional compromise seen in human immunodeficiency virus-infected adults in rural India

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Isaac ◽  
Biswajit Paul ◽  
FS Geethanajali ◽  
Gagandeep Kang ◽  
Christine Wanke
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Chronic Diarrhoea ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Low Bmi ◽  
Negative Controls

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease progression is often marked by significant weight loss with or without chronic diarrhoea. We studied the extent of intestinal dysfunction using a D-xylose absorption test and association with nutritional compromise as measured by body mass index (BMI) and serum antioxidants levels in HIV-infected individuals through a cross-sectional survey of 45 ART naïve, HIV-positive and 45, age–socioeconomic status matched negative controls in a rural population in India. More than 40% of HIV-positive and HIV-negative participants had intestinal dysfunction (42.2% vs. 44.4%). However an increasing gradient of low D-xylose absorption was noted with decreasing CD4 counts (32%, 50% and 58.3% among those with >350, 200–350 and <200 cells/mm3, respectively). Multivariate analysis revealed a significant association between intestinal dysfunction and low BMI ( P = 0.03) independent of HIV infection and calorie intake per day ( P = 0.02). Weight loss in HIV-infected individuals should be investigated for intestinal dysfunction especially in low resource settings.

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