Effectiveness of a new dietetic weight management food to achieve weight loss in client-owned obese cats

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 947-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Undine Christmann ◽  
Iveta Bečvářová ◽  
Stephen R Werre ◽  
Hein P Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Begging Behavior

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate weight loss and maintenance parameters in cats fed a novel weight management food and to assess the owner’s perception of the cat’s quality of life. Methods This study was designed as a prospective, uncontrolled/unmasked clinical trial. One hundred and thirty-two overweight/obese, otherwise healthy, client-owned cats were enrolled. Initial evaluation included physical examination, nutritional assessment, ideal body weight determination and weight-loss feeding guidelines development. Follow-up evaluations (monthly for 6 months) encompassed determination of body weight, body condition score, body fat index, muscle condition score and feeding practices. Quality of life assessment by owners included the cat’s level of energy, happiness, appetite, begging behavior, flatulence, stool volume and fecal score. Results Eighty-three percent of the cats lost weight, with an average ± SEM weight loss of 11.0 ± 1.8% over 6 months and an average ± SE weekly weight loss rate of 0.45 ± 0.02%. The mean ± SEM duration of weight loss was 134.0 ± 4.8 days. Fourteen percent of cats achieved an ideal body weight. Seventy-nine percent of cats ate more calories from novel weight management food than the recommended daily energy requirement for weight loss, and the majority of these cats still lost weight. Body condition score and body fat index decreased over time compared with baseline from weeks 12–24 and from weeks 8–24, respectively. Owners perceived an increase in energy and happiness (>week 12) in the cats that lost weight, without changes in appetite or begging behavior. Conclusions and relevance This study confirmed the effectiveness of the novel weight management food in achieving weight loss in overweight/obese client-owned cats. Owners reported significant improvements in their cat’s quality of life without negative side effects.

scholarly journals 100% Intensity of Training on Body Weight Fluctuations Before and After Exercise

MAENPO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Touvan Juni Samodra
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Circuit Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Weight One ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
The Ideal

This study aimed to prove the effect of 100% exercise intensity on weight gain before and after exercise. This research is motivated by the efforts made by people to achieve the ideal body weight. One of the efforts made is by doing exercises. Proper practice is essential. The quality of the exercise is indicated by the intensity of the exercise performed. The study used experimental methods. The research sample was eight students—measurement of body weight before and after exercise. Perform using 100% intensity circuit training based on maximal tests. Descriptive statistics analyzed data. The results showed that they always experience an average weight loss of 2.8. Based on these results, it can reference that circuit training with 100% load could be used to lose weight. Recommendations, for maximum results, it is necessary to record macro nutritional intake, to know a proper diet for weight loss purposes. Key words: overweight, obesity, BMI, circuit training, maximul load

scholarly journals PSII-24 Performance, carcass and meat quality of castrated and intact Dorper lambs slaughtered at different body condition scores

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 170-171
Author(s):  
Edson Luis de A Ribeiro ◽  
Francisco Fernandes Jr ◽  
Camila Constantino ◽  
Fernando Augusto Grandis ◽  
Natália Albieri Koritiaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Fat Thickness ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Body Condition Scores

Abstract This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the performance, carcass and meat characteristics of castrated and intact Dorper male lambs slaughtered at three different body condition scores. Thirty-five lambs, approximately 3 months old, 21.6 ± 4.0 kg of body weight and 3.1 ± 0.5 of body condition score (BCS), were used. The BCS scale used varied from 1.0 (very thin) to 5.0 (very fat). Four weeks prior to the experiment, 17 lambs were castrated. Lambs were further divided into three groups, according to the criteria for slaughter: BCS of 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. All animals received the same diet. BCS were achieved after 27, 84 and 130 days in feedlot, respectively. There were no interactions (P > 0.05) between sexual conditions and slaughter criteria. Average daily gain of weight (ADG) was different (P < 0.05) for the three BCS (average of 0.263). However, final body weight (28.6 ± 1.7; 42.7 ± 1.8 and 56.8 ± 1.7 kg) and back fat thickness (0.5 ± 0.5; 4.2 ± 0.5 and 7.3 ± 0.5 mm) were different (P < 0.05) among BCS criteria, panelists found that meats from lambs slaughtered with greater fat content were less (P < 0.05) desirable. We can conclude by the performance and meat results that it is better to slaughter Dorper lambs with BCS with no more than 4.0, or 4.2 mm of back fat cover, and for the best acceptability of the meat the lambs should be castrated.

Experience of weight loss and its burden in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: Results of an online survey.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 71-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Rodriguez ◽  
Elizabeth M Duus ◽  
John Friend
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Advanced Nsclc ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Appetite Loss ◽  
Nsclc Patients

71 Background: The main objectives of this study were to characterize and compare the burden of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who reported considerable weight loss ( ≥ 5% of their body weight in the past 6 months or ≥ 2% for a BMI less than 20 kg/m2) to those who did not. Methods: 95 advanced NSCLC patients were surveyed from the online patient-powered community PatientsLikeMe. Self-reported demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. Appetite, distress and concerns, health-related quality of life (QLQ-C15-PAL) and anorexia-cachexia symptoms/concerns (FAACT A/CS) were summarized. The results obtained between patients who lost considerable weight and those who did not were compared, using a two-tailed t-test or a Kruskal-Wallis test. Patients with weight loss were additionally asked open-ended questions on burden and concerns. Results: 35 (37%) patients were classified as having considerable weight loss at the time of the survey and 60 (63%) where classified without. Most patients were female (81%), American (81%), and mean age was 59 years. 61% of patients indicated not receiving either chemotherapy or radiotherapy at the time of the survey. Patients with weight loss reported significantly (p < 0.05) lower overall quality of life (55.2 vs. 66.9), worsened anorexia-cachexia symptoms/concerns (30.7 vs. 36.0), and higher symptomology, specifically fatigue (64.8 vs. 49.1), nausea (19.5 vs. 9.2), and appetite loss (41.0 vs. 23.9) – than patients without weight loss. In addition, significantly more patients who lost weight reported moderate/high distress levels than patients who did not (71% vs. 38%). For patients with weight loss, change in food taste, fatigue, and decrease in appetite were the most frequently reported symptoms with the greatest impact on their lives. Conclusions: Our results support that weight loss negatively affects cancer patients’ quality of life and is associated with more distress and symptoms—particularly fatigue, and appetite loss. Weight loss-related symptoms also significantly impact their lives. Interventions targeted at maintaining/increasing body weight may help to improve well-being and reduce key symptoms in advanced NSCLC patients with considerable weight loss.

scholarly journals Clinical-epidemiological evaluation in overweight and obese patients after “DCD method” application

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Marina Conese ◽  
Grace Massiah ◽  
Piero Oberto De Cavi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Who Classification ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Ideal Body ◽  
Epidemiological Evaluation ◽  
Dietary Education

The article describes an experimental observation performed for 2 years on 200 patients: 150 female and 50 male between 25 and 65 years old, overweight with class I, II and III obesity (WHO classification). Patients with overt diabetic pathology and with “borderline” hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia are subjected to “DCD method” (appropriate dietary education associated to New-Electrosculpture) in Bari (DCD office). The aim of the study is weight loss, with patients’ life quality improvement. What we have obtained is an ideal body weight recover without anti-obesity drug use, with maintenance of the results obtained for 18 months.

scholarly journals Predictive factors for body weight loss and its impact on quality of life following gastrectomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (26) ◽  
pp. 4823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuaki Tanabe ◽  
Masazumi Takahashi ◽  
Takashi Urushihara ◽  
Yoichi Nakamura ◽  
Makoto Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Body Weight Loss

484: Informing preconception weight loss counseling for women above their ideal body weight

2014 ◽  
Vol 210 (1) ◽  
pp. S242
Author(s):  
Laura Schummers ◽  
Jennifer Hutcheon ◽  
Lisa Bodnar ◽  
Katherine Himes
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Ideal Body
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