Screening Tool Combats Food Insecurity and Pediatric Obesity
The aim of the study was to identify individuals with food insecurity and establish processes to refer patients and families to federal and community resources.
The aim of the study was to identify individuals with food insecurity and establish processes to refer patients and families to federal and community resources.
Significantly higher average body mass index (BMI) and obesity prevalence rates were seen among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers assessed the effect of an online osteoarthritis weight program on physiotherapists’ self-reported confidence in their knowledge and skills in weight management and their attitude toward obesity.
Overall, 379 and 372 participants provided six- and 12-month primary outcomes.
Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.
Researchers compared bone health in patients with obesity following roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 16 states now have at least 35% of their residents who are obese.
GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.
Weight loss is associated with reduced pain, improved function, and better quality of life in patients with knee OA who are overweight or obese.