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Potatoes and risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in apparently healthy adults: a systematic review of clinical intervention and observational studies.
consumers of French fries may have increased likelihood of suffering from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. This study examined how the consumption of potatoes influenced the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2...
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Sugar and artificially sweetened beverages linked to obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Habitual drinking of sugar and artificially-sweetened soda may promote weight gain and obesity. This study evaluated the effect of generous intake of sugar and artificially-sweetened beverages on the likelihood of developing obesity. Researchers...
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Ultra-processed food consumption and adult obesity risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Likeness for ultra-processed foods may lead to the acquisition of excess weight and obesity in adults. This study evaluated the influence ultra-processed food consumption has on the burden of obesity in adults. Researchers collated and performed a...
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Is there a relationship between red or processed meat intake and obesity? A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Consistent consumers of red and processed meat may be more prone to suffer from obesity, develop unhealthy body mass index (BMI), and have high waist circumference. This study evaluated the association between red and processed meat consumption and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/obesity/is-there-a-relationship-between-red-or-processed-meat-intake-and-obesity-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-observational-studies -
Sweeteners and Risk of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages.
beverages, such as fruit drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks,and vitamin water drinks, is associated with high obesity and type 2 diabetes risk. This study examined the role of regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) in the development of...
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Fast food consumption and its associations with obesity and hypertension among children: results from the baseline data of the Childhood Obesity Study in China Mega-cities
Fondness for fast foods may promote the occurrence of obesity and hypertension in children and adolescents. This study examined the link between the frequency of consumption of fast foods and the prevalence of hypertension and obesity in children and...
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High salt intake: independent risk factor for obesity?
Excessive intake of salty foods may give rise to obesity in children and adults. This study investigated the role of salty foods in the development of obesity. Researchers analyzed the nutritional habits of 458 children and 758 adults and measured the...
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Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy and risk of obesity in offspring: a prospective cohort study.
The likelihood of having childhood obesity may be high among offspring whose mother consumed caffeine frequently during pregnancy. This study analyzed the role maternal intake of caffeine during pregnancy play in the development of obesity in...
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Recent CDC Images Appear to Show Growing Obesity Trend!
2011 to 2013 Obesity Trends Data released from the CDC The map above has been published on the CDC web site showing how Obesity prevalence in 2013 varies across states and regions. The images are provided from the same governmental agency which...
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Unprecedented Obesity Increases in Only 25 Years
We are greatly saddened by the increasing obesity trends in America knowing that obesity is a precursor to unnecessary disease, suffering and premature death. Millions of people are effected! After clicking through the Obesity Trends slides from the...
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The nutritional and health benefits of pulses in relation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Eating large quantities of pulses may lower the cancer, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease risk. This research work was carried out to determine the correlation between the consumption of pulse, such as pea, lentil, chickenpea, dry bean, and faba...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/beans-legumes/the-nutritional-and-health-benefits-of-pulses-in-relation-to-obesity-diabetes-heart-disease-and-cancer -
Impact of male obesity on infertility: a critical review of the current literature.
Obesity is associated with male infertlity. This study investigated the effect of obesity on male infertility. After reviewing several studies on obesity and male infertility, researchers discovered a higher incidence of subfertility, abnormal sperm...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/body-systems/male-reproductive/impact-of-male-obesity-on-infertility-a-critical-review-of-the-current-literature -
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Risk of Overweight or Obesity in Chinese Adults: Chinese Food Consumption Survey 2017-2020
and obese. This study was undertaken to assess the role ultra-processed food consumption plays in weight gain and obesity. Researchers examined the food choices and measured the weight of more than 38,000 Chinese adults. Researchers identified a trend...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/obesity/ultra-processed-food-consumption-and-risk-of-overweight-or-obesity-in-chinese-adults-chinese-food-consumption-survey-2017-2020 -
Obesity Associated with Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity is a serious condition and is associated with many illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. In fact, obesity increases the risk of dying prematurely from all causes. It's estimated that 80% of Americans are overweight and the...
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Consumption of 100% fruit juice and risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome: findings from the national health and nutrition examination survey 1999-2004.
Increased consumption of 100% unprocessed fruit juice may protect individuals against obesity and metabolic syndrome. The objective of this research work was to determine the effect of high intake of 100% unprocessed fruit juice on obesity and...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/consumption-of-100-fruit-juice-and-risk-of-obesity-and-metabolic-syndrome-findings-from-the-national-health-and-nutrition-examination-survey-1999-2004 -
Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and weight gain: a systematic review.
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages may promote weight gain and the development of obesity. This study examined the effect of consistent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages on weight gain and obesity risk. Thirty published studies were...
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Obesity and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of 31 Studies With 70,000 Events
Obesity may fuel the development of colorectal cancer. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to systematically review the effect of obesity on colorectal cancer risk. Researchers culled data from 31 studies that assessed the link between obesity and...
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Curb Obesity and Heart Disease Risk With BROAD Measures
Elevated plasma cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Likewise, lifestyle and dietary choices, such as adopting a Whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) diet has been shown to effectively reduce elevated...
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Is Obesity a National Security Issue?
"The single biggest disqualifier is obesity," says the general in charge of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command . Ten percent of eligible young people ages 17-24 applying to fight for our country are too obese or otherwise unfit to join the military. In...
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Ultra-processed food intake in association with BMI change and risk of overweight and obesity: A prospective analysis of the French NutriNet-Santé cohort
weight and become obese. This study addressed the concerns linking ultra-processed food consumption to weight gain and obesity. Researchers compared dietary preferences with the body mass index (BMI) of 110,260 French men and women. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/obesity/ultra-processed-food-intake-in-association-with-bmi-change-and-risk-of-overweight-and-obesity-a-prospective-analysis-of-the-french-nutrinet-sante-cohort
