Obesity
Adherence to sustainable dietary practices may help prevent future weight gain
Improving sustainability of current food systems may prevent future health, environmental and social concerns. In addition to these positive impacts,
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Internet Use and Obesity
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds frequent internet use associated with increased odds of being overweight or obese. The
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Intermittent energy restriction: a novel weight loss approach for adolescents
As obesity rates continue to rise worldwide, research remains focused on evidence-based weight loss strategies. One such strategy that has
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Abdominal and Liver Fat – Does Diet Matter?
Obesity and Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk It has long been noted that obesity influences both metabolic and cardiovascular risk. Moreover,
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What’s in a name? That which we call “sweet” by any other name may not be the same.
In the case of Shakespeare, a rose is a rose is a rose – all smell sweet. But, in the
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Why women are at greater risk for major depression and cardiometabolic comorbidities
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for persons ages 15-43, affecting 16.2 million
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The shopper’s Dilemma: To Shun Or Embrace The Center Aisles?
Which consumer are you? –The astute academic or health professional: You have a degree (one or more) in nutrition, you
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The Value of Nutrition Obesity Research Centers: As Told by Dr. David Allison
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NORCs are “intended to integrate, coordinate, and foster interdisciplinary basic, clinical, translational, and public health research by a group of established investigators actively conducting programs of important, high-quality research that is related to research specific to NIDDK’s mission.”
The Need for Increased Rigor in Obesity and Nutrition Research: A Q&A with Dr. David Allison
In addition to his primary appointments, Allison is a co-director for two NIH-funded “Short Courses” on obesity research held in Birmingham, Ala., during the summer. Dr. Allison’s “Short Course on Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research” is going on its fifth consecutive year, while the “Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research” is coming up on its fourth consecutive year. These interdisciplinary courses convene a cadre of expert faculty members who teach on various aspects of obesity research, covering economics, epidemiology, statistics, genetics, and much more. These courses are oriented toward investigators who want to increase the rigor in their approach to obesity research, and they bridge various disciplines in which obesity research is performed. Allison took the time to answer a few questions regarding the ability to better approach obesity and nutrition research.