BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Background Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCTs)
have reported the benefits of ketogenic diets (KD) in various participants such as patients …

Background The independent effect of waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and body fat percentage
(BF%) on ischemic cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains uncertain. Objectives This study …

Objective To focus on the intersection of perception, diagnosis, stigma, and weight bias in
the management of obesity and obtain consensus on actionable steps to improve care …

Objectives The body mass index (BMI) largely underestimates excess body fat, suggesting
that the prevalence of obesity could be underestimated. Biologically, women are known to …

Background The high proportion of people with overweight and obesity has become a
worldwide problem in recent decades, mainly due to health consequences, such as …

Introduction Carbohydrate-restricted diets are one of the most effective dietary interventions
for weight loss. However, the optimum carbohydrate intake for implementing the most …

Background: Despite the growing recognition of the obesity crisis, its rates continue to rise.
The current first-line therapies, such as dietary changes, energy restriction, and physical …

Objective Obesity and excess adiposity are leading causes of metabolic and cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality. Early identification of individuals at risk is key for preventive …

OBJECTIVES Maternal prepregnancy BMI (ppBMI) and an infant's rapid weight gain (RWG)
are each associated with increased risk for childhood obesity. We hypothesized that ppBMI …