Weight loss expectations and body dissatisfaction in young women attempting to lose weight

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 84-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Siervo ◽  
C. Montagnese ◽  
E. Muscariello ◽  
E. Evans ◽  
B. C. M. Stephan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Young Women

scholarly journals A review of risk factors associated with insulin omission for weight loss in type 1 diabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910452110261
Author(s):  
Rebecca Hall ◽  
Leanna Keeble ◽  
Sandra-Ilona Sünram-Lea ◽  
Michelle To
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Weight Concerns ◽  
Complications And Mortality ◽  
Insulin Omission

Research suggests that as many as 60% of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) admit to misusing insulin. Insulin omission (IO) for the purpose of weight loss, often referred to as diabulimia, is a behaviour becoming increasingly recognised, not least since prolonged engagement can lead to serious vascular complications and mortality. Several risk factors appear to be relevant to the development of IO, most notably gender, anxiety and depression and increased weight concerns and body dissatisfaction. Evidence suggests that women, especially young girls, are more likely to omit insulin as a method of weight loss compared to men. Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are increasingly prevalent in people with T1D compared to their peers, and appear to contribute to the risk of IO. Increased weight concerns and body dissatisfaction are further prominent risk factors, especially given increases in weight which often occur following diagnosis and the monitoring of weight by diabetes teams. This review presents evidence examining these risk factors which increase the likelihood of a person with T1D engaging in IO and highlights the complications associated with prolongment of the behaviour. Further research looking at the comorbidities of these risk factors, alongside other factors, would provide greater insight into understanding IO in people with T1D.

scholarly journals Prevalência do uso de medicamentos para emagrecer entre universitárias

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Fernandes Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Francinie Valeska Mendes da Silva ◽  
Silvia Maria Ribeiro Oyama
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Ideal Weight ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Recursos Humanos ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Cultural Pressures ◽  
The Ideal

Jovens do sexo feminino são mais vulneráveis às pressões socioeconômicas e culturais associadas aos padrões estéticos, tendo-se em vista a ênfase crescente dada à magreza como aspectos associados aos ideais de beleza. Para que a perda de peso aumente, eis que surge a necessidade do uso de medicamentos inibidores do apetite. O trabalho teve como objetivo identificar e descrever o índice de prevalência do uso de medicamentos para emagrecer entre universitárias. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, descritiva, transversal e de natureza quantitativa.  O total de entrevistados foi de 148 alunas, compreendidas entre os cursos de Recursos Humanos, Pedagogia e Enfermagem. O uso de medicamentos para emagrecer quando as pessoas ingressam na universidade aumenta devido à necessidade do “corpo perfeito” para concorrer com outras universitárias. As usuárias necessitam desistir da ideia fixa de que o medicamento é a única forma rápida e fácil de perder peso e se conscientizarem de que o peso ideal é obtido através de exercícios físicos e uma dieta equilibrada, com reeducação alimentar.Descritores: Obesidade, Mulher, Medicamentos. Prevalence of weight-loss drugs among universityAbstract: Young women are more vulnerable to the socioeconomic and cultural pressures associated with aesthetic standards, keeping in view the increasing emphasis on thinness as aspects associated with ideals of beauty. For weight loss increase, here comes the need of using inhibitor drugs appetite. The study aimed to identify and describe the prevalence rate of use of slimming drugs among university. This is a field research, descriptive, transversal and quantitative in nature. The total number of respondents was 148 students, ranging from courses in Human Resources, Education and Nursing. The use of slimming drugs when people entering university increases due to the need of the "perfect body" to compete with other universities. The users need to give up the fixed idea that medicine is the only quick and easy way to lose weight and become aware that the ideal weight is obtained through exercise and a balanced diet with nutritional education. Descriptors: Obesity, Women Drugs. Prevalencia del uso de medicamentos para perder peso entre universitariosResumen: Las mujeres jóvenes son más vulnerables a las presiones socioeconómicas y culturales asociados con las normas estéticas, teniendo en cuenta el creciente énfasis en la delgadez como aspectos asociados a los ideales de la belleza. Para el aumento de la pérdida de peso, aquí viene la necesidad de la utilización de fármacos inhibidores del apetito. El estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar y describir la tasa de prevalencia del uso de drogas para adelgazar entre universidad. Se trata de una investigación de campo, descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo en la naturaleza. El número total de encuestados fue de 148 estudiantes, que van desde cursos en Recursos Humanos, Educación y Enfermería. El uso de medicamentos para adelgazar cuando la gente entrar en incrementos de la universidad debido a la necesidad del "cuerpo perfecto" para competir con otras universidades. Los usuarios tienen que renunciar a la idea fija de que la medicina es la única manera rápida y fácil de perder peso y estar consciente de que el peso ideal se obtiene mediante el ejercicio y una dieta equilibrada con la educación nutricional.Descriptores: Obesidad, Mujeres, Medicamentos.

Deadly Remedy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey C. Kabat
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Upper Urinary Tract ◽  
Kidney Damage ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Balkan Endemic Nephropathy ◽  
Herbal Supplements ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Endemic Nephropathy

The dangers of herbal supplements were highlighted when a number of young women attending a weight loss clinic in Brussels, Belgium developed kidney failure. It turned out that the herb Aristolochia had been mistakenly substituted for another benign herb. Scientists linked the type of kidney damage found in the women in Brussels to a long-standing mysterious disease in the Balkans, referred to as Balkan Endemic Nephropathy. Studies using molecular techniques have shown that the cause of both conditions is a compound in the Aristolochia plant, which can cause kidney damage as well as a rare cancer of the upper urinary tract. This research underscores the dangers of certain herbal supplements.

Body Dissatisfaction as a Motivator for Weight Loss: Should Assessment of Body Dissatisfaction be Considered in Primary Health Settings for Women Planning to Lose Weight?

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Lynette Evans ◽  
Lisa Meehan
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Previous Weight Loss ◽  
Low Bmi

The objective of this study was to assess whether body dissatisfaction predicted weight loss in terms of an inverted U relationship. It was predicted that women with high and low body dissatisfaction were less likely to lose weight than women with moderate levels of body dissatisfaction. The study also sought to determine if the number of weight loss attempts, success at past weight loss and self-concept predicted percentage of weight loss in women at six months; and to test whether weight loss led to decreased body dissatisfaction and increased self-concept. Women attempting to lose weight (n = 209) were asked to complete a set of questionnaires at two time points. Results show that women with moderate scores on body dissatisfaction lost more weight than women with higher or lower scores, although this association disappeared when Body Mass Index (BMI) was controlled for in the analyses. Low BMI, success of previous weight loss and low personal self-concept predicted weight loss six months later. Women who lost weight reported lower body dissatisfaction and improved self-concept. It was concluded that, assessing for body dissatisfaction, BMI and weight loss history in the context of primary health settings, may aid in identifying women able to motivate themselves to successfully lose weight in a self-directed manner.

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary lifestyle therapy improves binge eating symptoms and body image dissatisfaction in Brazilian obese adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Pereira de Carvalho-Ferreira ◽  
Marcos Alberto Taddeo Cipullo ◽  
Danielle Arisa Caranti ◽  
Deborah Cristina Landi Masquio ◽  
Stephan Garcia Andrade-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Positive Correlation

INTRODUCTION: Obesity is related to numerous negative consequences for physical and mental health. It is often associated with the presence of binge eating disorder, body image dissatisfaction, and general psychopathology. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of an interdisciplinary lifestyle therapy on binge eating symptoms, depression, anxiety, body dissatisfaction, and quality of life in obese adults. METHODS: A total of 49 obese adults (body mass index = 37.35±5.82 kg/m²; age = 44.14±10.00 years) participated in a weight-loss program for 6 months. Symptoms suggestive of binge eating, body dissatisfaction, depression, anxiety, and quality of life were measured using self-reported questionnaires. Food intake was assessed using a 3-day dietary record. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). RESULTS: ANOVA results showed a reduction in binge eating symptoms and in body dissatisfaction results. Depression and anxiety symptoms also decreased, and an increase was observed in quality of life scores. After therapy, a significant improvement was observed in dietary patterns, as well as significant weight loss. A positive correlation was found between variation of anxiety symptoms and lipid intake. Binge eating symptoms were associated with anxiety symptoms and body image dissatisfaction, and body image dissatisfaction correlated positively with anxiety symptoms in males only. In females, a positive correlation was observed between depression and binge eating symptoms. CONCLUSION: The interdisciplinary therapy was effective in promoting positive physical and psychological changes and in improving the quality of life of obese adults.

Pathogenic Features of Dysuria in Young Women with Secondary Amenorrhea Caused by Body Weight Loss

2016 ◽  
Vol 162 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
N. V. Shelkovnikova ◽  
A. I. Neimark ◽  
T. S. Taranina ◽  
A. K. Pichigina ◽  
O. P. Molodyh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Secondary Amenorrhea

First-borns have a higher metabolic rate and carry a higher metabolic risk in young women attending a weight loss clinic

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e171-e176 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Siervo ◽  
B. C. M. Stephan ◽  
A. Colantuoni ◽  
J. C. K. Wells
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Metabolic Risk
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