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Research Evidence

UK & Ireland studies

• Income, wealth and risk of diabetes among older adults: cohort study using the English longitudinal study of ageing. Tanaka T, Gjonça E, Gulliford MC. Eur J Public Health. 2011 May 12
• Childhood Obesity: A Ticking Time Bomb for Cardiovascular Disease? Logue J, Sattar N. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2011 May 11
• The economic burden of ill health due to diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol and obesity in the UK: an update to 2006-07 NHS costs. Scarborough P, Bhatnagar P, Wickramasinghe KK, Allender S, Foster C, Rayner M. J Public Health (Oxf). 2011 May 11
• Food shopping habits, physical activity and health-related indicators among adults aged ≥70 years. Thompson JL, Bentley G, Davis M, Coulson J, Stathi A, Fox KR. Public Health Nutr. 2011 May 6:1-10
• Timing of excess weight gain in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). Hughes AR, Sherriff A, Lawlor DA, Ness AR, Reilly JJ. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):e730-6
• Do television food advertisements portray advertised foods in a 'healthy' food context? Adams J, Tyrrell R, White M. Br J Nutr. 2011 Mar;105(6):810-5
• Obesity in pregnancy: implications for the mother and lifelong health of the child. A consensus statement. Poston L, Harthoorn LF, Van Der Beek EM; Contributors to the ILSI Europe Workshop.Pediatr Res. 2011 Feb;69(2):175-80

International studies

• Changes in the Obesity Phenotype Within Canadian Children and Adults, 1981 to 2007-2009. Janssen I, Shields M, Craig CL, Tremblay MS. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 May 12
• Promoting active transportation as a partnership between urban planning and public health: the columbus healthy places program. Green CG, Klein EG. Public Health Rep. 2011 May-Jun;126 Suppl 1:41-9
• Does maternal weight gain in pregnancy have long-term effects on offspring adiposity? A sibling study in a prospective cohort of 146,894 men from 136,050 families. Lawlor DA, Lichtenstein P, Fraser A, Långström N. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May 11
• Effects of active video games on body composition: a randomized controlled trial. Maddison R, Foley L, Ni Mhurchu C, Jiang Y, Jull A, Prapavessis H, Hohepa M, Rodgers A. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May 11
• Does diet cost mediate the relation between socioeconomic position and diet quality? Aggarwal A, Monsivais P, Cook AJ, Drewnowski A. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2011 May 11
• Overweight and its impact on the health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: results from the European KIDSCREEN survey. Ottova V, Erhart M, Rajmil L, Dettenborn-Betz L, Ravens-Sieberer U. Qual Life Res. 2011 May 10
• A bi-directional relationship between obesity and health-related quality of life: evidence from the longitudinal AusDiab study. Cameron AJ, Magliano DJ, Dunstan DW, Zimmet PZ, Hesketh K, Peeters A, Shaw JE. Int J Obes (Lond). 2011 May 10
• Obesity: BAI as a new measure of adiposity-throw away your scale? Heymsfield SB, Shen W. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2011 May 3
• Shared Norms and Their Explanation for the Social Clustering of Obesity. Hruschka D, Brewis A, Wutich A, Morin B. Am J Public Health. 2011 May 9
• Markers of sedentarism: the joint Canada/U.S. Survey of health. Hart TL, Craig CL, Griffiths JM, Cameron C, Andersen RE, Bauman A, Tudor-Locke C. J Phys Act Health. 2011 Mar;8(3):361-71
• Is food insecurity related to overweight and obesity in children and adolescents? A summary of studies, 1995-2009. Eisenmann JC, Gundersen C, Lohman BJ, Garasky S, Stewart SD. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e73-83. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00820.x
• Overweight and obesity in a representative sample of schoolchildren - exploring the urban-rural gradient in Sweden. Sjöberg A, Moraeus L, Yngve A, Poortvliet E, Al-Ansari U, Lissner L. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):305-14. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00838.x
• Body mass index in midlife and late-life as a risk factor for dementia: a meta-analysis of prospective studies. Anstey KJ, Cherbuin N, Budge M, Young J. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e426-37. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00825.x
• Timing of solid food introduction and risk of obesity in preschool-aged children. Huh SY, Rifas-Shiman SL, Taveras EM, Oken E, Gillman MW. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):e544-51
• Long-term results of an obesity program in an ethnically diverse pediatric population. Savoye M, Nowicka P, Shaw M, Yu S, Dziura J, Chavent G, O'Malley G, Serrecchia JB, Tamborlane WV, Caprio S. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):402-10
• European Union public opinion on policy measures to address childhood overweight and obesity. Suggs LS, McIntyre C. J Public Health Policy. 2011 Feb;32(1):91-103
• Newspaper reporting on legislative and policy interventions to address obesity: United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ries NM, Rachul C, Caulfield T. J Public Health Policy. 2011 Feb;32(1):73-90
• Simulation models of obesity: a review of the literature and implications for research and policy. Levy DT, Mabry PL, Wang YC, Gortmaker S, Huang TT, Marsh T, Moodie M, Swinburn B. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):378-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00804.x
• Attrition in paediatric weight management: a review of the literature and new directions. Skelton JA, Beech BM. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e273-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00803.x
• Best practice principles for community-based obesity prevention: development, content and application. King L, Gill T, Allender S, Swinburn B. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):329-38. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00798.x
• A review of web-based weight loss interventions in adults. Arem H, Irwin M. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e236-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00787.x
• Modern sedentary activities promote overconsumption of food in our current obesogenic environment. Chaput JP, Klingenberg L, Astrup A, Sjödin AM. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e12-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00772.x
• Defining overweight and obesity in pre-school children: IOTF reference or WHO standard? Monasta L, Lobstein T, Cole TJ, Vignerová J, Cattaneo A. Obes Rev. 2011 Apr;12(4):295-300. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00748.x

Systematic Reviews

• Obesity and bariatric surgery: a systematic review of associations with defecatory dysfunction. Poylin V, Serrot FJ, Madoff RD, Ikrumuddin S, Mellgren A, Lowry AC, Melton GB. Colorectal Dis. 2011 Jun;13(6):e92-e103. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2011.02584.x
• Internet-based behavioral interventions for obesity: an updated systematic review. Manzoni GM, Pagnini F, Corti S, Molinari E, Castelnuovo G. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health. 2011 Mar 4;7:19-28
• Pre-pregnancy and pregnancy obesity and neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring: a systematic review. Van Lieshout RJ, Taylor VH, Boyle MH. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e548-59. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00850.x. Epub 2011 Mar 17
• Interpersonal violence in childhood as a risk factor for obesity: a systematic review of the literature and proposed pathways. Midei AJ, Matthews KA. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e159-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00823.x
• Effects of lifestyle interventions and long-term weight loss on lipid outcomes - a systematic review. Aucott L, Gray D, Rothnie H, Thapa M, Waweru C. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e412-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00819.x
• The relationship between health professionals' weight status and attitudes towards weight management: a systematic review. Zhu D, Norman IJ, While AE. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e324-37. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00841.x
• Differences in overweight and obesity among children from migrant and native origin: a systematic review of the European literature. Labree LJ, van de Mheen H, Rutten FF, Foets M. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e535-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00839.x
• Ethnic inequalities in obesity among children and adults in the UK: a systematic review of the literature. El-Sayed AM, Scarborough P, Galea S. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e516-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00829.x
• Greenspace and obesity: a systematic review of the evidence. Lachowycz K, Jones AP. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e183-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00827.x
• A systematic review of built environment factors related to physical activity and obesity risk: implications for smart growth urban planning. Durand CP, Andalib M, Dunton GF, Wolch J, Pentz MA. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e173-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00826.x
• Association between overweight/obesity and periodontitis in adults. A systematic review. Suvan J, D'Aiuto F, Moles DR, Petrie A, Donos N. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e381-404. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00808.x
• Association between childhood obesity and subsequent Type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Verbeeten KC, Elks CE, Daneman D, Ong KK. Diabet Med. 2011 Jan;28(1):10-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.03160.x
• A systematic review of primary healthcare provider education and training using the Chronic Care Model for childhood obesity. Jacobson D, Gance-Cleveland B. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e244-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00789.x
• Relationship of fruit and vegetable intake with adiposity: a systematic review. Ledoux TA, Hingle MD, Baranowski T. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e143-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00786.x
• Components of primary care interventions to treat childhood overweight and obesity: a systematic review of effect. Sargent GM, Pilotto LS, Baur LA. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e219-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00777.x
• Environmental correlates of physical activity and dietary behaviours among young people: a systematic review of reviews. de Vet E, de Ridder DT, de Wit JB. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e130-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00784.x
• A systematic review of environmental factors and obesogenic dietary intakes among adults: are we getting closer to understanding obesogenic environments? Giskes K, van Lenthe F, Avendano-Pabon M, Brug J. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e95-e106. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00769.x
• Objectively measured physical activity and obesity prevention in children, adolescents and adults: a systematic review of prospective studies. Wilks DC, Besson H, Lindroos AK, Ekelund U. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e119-29. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00775.x
• Interventions for the prevention of overweight and obesity in preschool children: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Monasta L, Batty GD, Macaluso A, Ronfani L, Lutje V, Bavcar A, van Lenthe FJ, Brug J, Cattaneo A. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e107-18. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00774.x
• The effects of laparoscopic vs. open gastric bypass for morbid obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Tian HL, Tian JH, Yang KH, Yi K, Li L. Obes Rev. 2011 Apr;12(4):254-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00757.x
• Parental influence and obesity prevention in pre-schoolers: a systematic review of interventions. Skouteris H, McCabe M, Swinburn B, Newgreen V, Sacher P, Chadwick P. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):315-28. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00751.x
• Systematic review of the effectiveness of weight management schemes for the under fives. Bond M, Wyatt K, Lloyd J, Taylor R. Obes Rev. 2011 Apr;12(4):242-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00713.x
• A systematic review of fast food access studies. Fleischhacker SE, Evenson KR, Rodriguez DA, Ammerman AS. Obes Rev. 2011 May;12(5):e460-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00715.x

In the News

BBC News:

• Gok Wan relaunches body image campaign for schools (12/5/11)
• Healthy eating: Are eggs good for you? (13/5/11)

Latest Reports

• New NICE guidance: Preventing type 2 diabetes - population and community interventions
• CHIMAT obesity service snapshot report
• Canadian report on: Non Communicable Disease Prevention: Investments that Work for Physical Activity

Tools and Data Updates

• Scottish Government: obesity route map
• Findings from new FSA food and you survey published

NOO Announcements

• Child obesity small area E-Atlas
• Brief interventions for weight management briefing paper
• Data sources: environmental influences on physical activity and diet briefing paper

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