Experience of Loneliness by Obese Individuals

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1147-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack F. Schumaker ◽  
Richard C. Krejci ◽  
Linwood Small ◽  
Roger G. Sargent
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
The Relationship

The present study assessed the relationship between obesity and reported loneliness. The subjects, 68 obese and 64 nonobese individuals, were administered the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale. Obese subjects had significantly higher loneliness ratings than nonobese subjects. Obese women had significantly higher loneliness scores than nonobese women but no such difference was found between obese men and their thin peers. A significant correlation of .25 was obtained between body weight and loneliness ratings within the total sample and also the obese women ( r = .29). This correlation was nonsignificant within the obese men. Possible explanations for the observed sex differences as well as implications for research and treatment, were discussed.

scholarly journals BREED AND SEX EFFECTS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WEIGHT AND FATNESS IN LACOMBE AND YORKSHIRE SWINE AND THEIR RECIPROCAL CROSSES

1965 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
G. W. Rahnefeld
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Average Depth ◽  
Constant Weight ◽  
Reciprocal Crosses ◽  
Sex Effects ◽  
Female Mating ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between thickness of fat measured at the shoulder, last rib, and loin of live pigs and market weight (86.2 to 95.2 kg) was studied in 1596 pigs from the Lacombe and Yorkshire breeds and their reciprocal crosses. No significant breed or sex differences were found in the proportion of fat at the three sites. Breed and sex differences were evident in the average depth of fat. The regression coefficients for the mean of three fat measurements on market weight were.016 ±.003,.019 ±.007, and.017 ±.004 for Lacombe males, barrows, and females respectively;.039 ±.002,.036 ±.005, and.041 ±.001 for Yorkshire males, barrows and females respectively;.027 ±.005 and.029 ±.004 for barrows and females from the Lacombe male × Yorkshire female mating; and.023 ±.007 and.021 ±.009 for barrows and females from the Yorkshire male × Lacombe female mating. Comparisons between animals measured at a relatively constant weight should be made after the fat measurement is adjusted for variations in body weight. The results of this study indicate that separate corrections should be applied for each breed. Separate corrections for sexes within breeds do not appear warranted.

Sex Differences in Body-Weight Change following Gonadectomy of Rats

1968 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 547-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan W. Kakolewski ◽  
Verne C. Cox ◽  
Elliot S. Valenstein
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Female Rats ◽  
Body Weight Change ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Male And Female Rats ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Hypothalamic Damage

Data are presented to demonstrate that the effects of gonadectomy on body weight and food consumption differ in male and female rats. The findings are related to the authors' report of sex differences in the effects of ventromedial hypothalamic damage. A review of the literature on the relationship of the gonads to body weight in different species is presented.

Sex Differences in Seasonal Changes of Brown Adipose Tissue and Activity of the Australian Vespertilionid Bat Eptesicus vulturnus

1982 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
CR Tidemann
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Brown Adipose Tissue ◽  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Wild Population ◽  
Tissue Weight ◽  
Adipose Tissue Weight ◽  
Brown Adipose ◽  
The Relationship

Information on seasonal changes in activity, body weight and brown adipose tissue weight was collected from a wild population of a small Australian vespertilionid, Eptesicus vulturnus. Both sexes, but especially females, became less active during the colder months of the year. Males maintained body weight and brown adipose tissue weight during winter, as do non-hibernating mammals. Females lost brown adipose tissue and body weight during winter, as do hibernators. The relationship between the sex differences in overwintering behaviour and the reproductive cycle is discussed.

Gender modulates the relationship between body weight and plasma glucose in overweight or obese subjects

2008 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Seghieri ◽  
Federica Tesi ◽  
Roberto Anichini ◽  
Alessandra De Bellis ◽  
Gianna Fabbri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Plasma Glucose ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Impact of intermittent fasting on body weight in overweight and obese individuals

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-226
Author(s):  
Carlos Henrique Ribeiro Lima ◽  
Iara Katrynne Fonsêca Oliveira ◽  
Karoline de Macêdo Gonçalves Frota ◽  
Cecilia Maria Resende Gonçalves de Carvalho ◽  
Adriana de Azevedo Paiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Restriction Diet ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To verify the relationship of intermittent fasting in the bodyweight of overweight and obese individuals through a systematic literature review. METHODS This is a systematic review based on randomized controlled trials. The articles were consulted in the databases: Science Direct, PubMed e BVS. This review was evaluated through the PRISMA recommendation. RESULTS After the selection process, four articles were included in this review, comparing intermittent fasting (IF) with calorie restriction diet (CRD) as a control group. In 2 studies using similar protocols, there was no significant reduction in body weight of overweight or obese subjects. In the other two studies using different protocols, weight loss was significant in the IF group compared to the CRD group. CONCLUSIONS Results did not provide evidence of the effect of intermittent fasting on weight loss in overweight or obese individuals.

Variables Influencing Auditory-Visual Integration in Normal and Retarded Readers

1977 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-295
Author(s):  
L.O. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Reading Performance ◽  
Visual Integration ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Significant Contributor ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examined the relationship of auditory-visual integration and reading performance in a sample of British 8 to 9 year olds. The effects of I.Q. and sex differences were examined as possible moderating variables. Significant correlations were obtained between auditory-visual integration and reading ability in the total sample. Although sex was not a significant contributor to the relationship the results suggest that I.Q. did make a significant contribution especially at the lower levels.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Anemia in Pregnant Women with Anthropometry and Apgar Score for Newborns in Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital, Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
Azizah Nurdin ◽  
Rosdianah Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Length ◽  
Head Circumference ◽  
Apgar Score ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Anemia is one of the problems in pregnant women that can affect anthropometry of newborns that contain weight, body length and head circumference as well as the newborn score. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between anemia of pregnant women to anthropometry and the apgar score of newborns at Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital Makassar. Methods: The method used in this research is observational analytic with cross sectional design. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. The total sample of 269 deliveries at Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital Makassar. The research data were sourced from secondary data such as patient identity, anemia of pregnant women, infant anthropometry which included weight, length, head circumference, and apgar score measured immediately after birth. Results: The results of this study indicate that anemia of pregnant women are significantly related to newborn body weight (p = 0.007), newborn body length (p = 0.011), newborn head circumference (p = 0.039), and anemia of pregnant women does not have a significant relationship with the apgar of newborns score (p = 0.088). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that anemia status of pregnant women has a relationship with anthropometry of newborns on the parameters of body weight, body length, head circumference of newborns and anemia status of pregnant women has no relationship with the apgar score of newborns.

The Relationship of Compliance with Coping Strategies and Self-Esteem

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisli H. Gudjonsson ◽  
Jon Fridrik Sigurdsson
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sex Difference ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Summary: The Gudjonsson Compliance Scale (GCS), the COPE Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were administered to 212 men and 212 women. Multiple regression of the test scores showed that low self-esteem and denial coping were the best predictors of compliance in both men and women. Significant sex differences emerged on all three scales, with women having lower self-esteem than men, being more compliant, and using different coping strategies when confronted with a stressful situation. The sex difference in compliance was mediated by differences in self-esteem between men and women.

Metformin Decreases the High Plasminogen Activator Inhibition Capacity, Plasma Insulin and Triglyceride Levels in Non-Diabetic Obese Subjects

1987 ◽  
Vol 57 (03) ◽  
pp. 326-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ph Vague ◽  
I Juhan-Vague ◽  
M C Alessi ◽  
C Badier ◽  
J Valadier
Keyword(s):  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Fibrinolytic Activity ◽  
Plasma Insulin ◽  
Normal Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Normal Glucose ◽  
Plasma Insulin Levels ◽  
Obese Subjects

SummaryWe have previously observed a positive correlation between Plasminogen Activator Inhibition capacity (PA Inhibition), Body Mass Index (BMI) and plasma insulin levels in a population of non diabetic subjects. The anti diabetic biguanide Metformin which decreases insulin resistance has been reported to increase the blood fibrinolytic activity. Therefore we have studied the effect of Metformin on PA Inhibition levels in obese subjects with normal glucose tolerance. Eighteen obese women (O) (BMI: 31.4 ± 1.13, m ± S.E.M.) were compared to age matched controls (C) (BMI: 20.2 ± 0.8) and randomized to a 15 days treatment by Metformin (M) (1.7 g/day) or placebo (P) in a double blind study while on a weight maintaining diet. O compared to C had higher levels (m ± S.E.M.) of PA Inhibition (9 ± 1.8 IU/ml, versus 2.88 ± 0.29 p <0.01), lower euglobulin fibrinolytic activity (EFA) (4.95 ±1.17 mm versus 9 ± 0.29 p <0.05), higher plasma insulin (24.1 ±2.1. uU/ml), versus 12 ± 1 p <0.01) and triglyceride (1.32 ± 0.16 mmol/1, versus 0.8 ± 0.08 p <0.05). After 15 days of treatment, in group M a significant decrease in PA Inhibition (5.51 ± 1.4, versus 9.48 ±2.1 p <0.05) in plasma insulin (18.5 ±0.1, versus 24.5 ± 3.5, p <0.05) and plasma triglyceride (1.08 ± 0.1, versus 1.47 ± 0.3 p <0.05) and an increase in EFA (6.50 ± 0.28, versus 5.25 ± 0.35 p <0.05) were observed. No significant variation was observed in group P.

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