NOO works in partnership with the Obesity Learning Centre
NOO Knowledge Update: 18th – 24th July 2011
Research Evidence
UK & Ireland studies
- Changes in BMI, Duration of Overweight and Obesity, and Glucose Metabolism: 45 years of follow-up of a birth cohort. Power C, Thomas C. Diabetes Care. 2011 Jul 20
- Mendelian Randomisation Study of Childhood BMI and Early Menarche. Mumby HS, Elks CE, Li S, Sharp SJ, Khaw KT, Luben RN, Wareham NJ, Loos RJ, Ong KK. J Obes. 2011;2011:180729
- Obesity and energy balance: is the tail wagging the dog? Wells JC, Siervo M. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2011 Jul 20. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2011.132
- Weight Care Project: Health professionals' attitudes and ability to assess body weight status - study protocol. Moorhead A, Coates V, Hazlett D, Gallagher A, Murphy K, Nolan G, Dinsmore J. BMC Public Health. 2011 Mar 31;11:202
International studies
- Survey of American food trends and the growing obesity epidemic. Shao Q, Chin KV. Nutr Res Pract. 2011 Jun;5(3):253-9. Epub 2011 Jun 21
- Food Insecurity and Increased BMI in Young Adult Women. Gooding HC, Walls CE, Richmond TK. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Jul 21. doi: 10.1038/oby.2011.233
- Four-Year Weight Losses in the Look AHEAD Study: Factors Associated With Long-Term Success. Wadden TA, Neiberg RH, Wing RR, Clark JM, Delahanty LM, Hill JO, Krakoff J, Otto A, Ryan DH, Vitolins MZ. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Jul 21. doi: 10.1038/oby.2011.230
- Consumer Estimation of Recommended and Actual Calories at Fast Food Restaurants. Elbel B. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Jul 21. doi: 10.1038/oby.2011.214
- Parent-Led Activity and Nutrition (PLAN) for healthy living: Design and methods. Dalton WT 3rd, Schetzina KE, Holt N, Fulton-Robinson H, Ho AL, Tudiver F, McBee MT, Wu T. Contemp Clin Trials. 2011 Jul 18
- The Healthy Toddlers Trial Protocol: An Intervention to Reduce Risk Factors for Childhood Obesity in Economically and Educationally Disadvantaged Populations. Horodynski MA, Baker S, Coleman G, Auld G, Lindau J. BMC Public Health. 2011 Jul 21;11(1):581
- Effect of prepregnancy maternal overweight and obesity on pregnancy outcome. Ovesen P, Rasmussen S, Kesmodel U. Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Aug;118(2 Pt 1):305-12
- Hiding vegetables to reduce energy density: an effective strategy to increase children's vegetable intake and reduce energy intake. Spill MK, Birch LL, Roe LS, Rolls BJ. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Jul 20
- Fetal and infant growth and the risk of obesity during early childhood. The Generation R Study. Mook-Kanamori DO, Durmus B, Sovio U, Hofman A, Raat H, Steegers EA, Jarvelin MR, Jaddoe VW. Eur J Endocrinol. 2011 Jul 20
- Eating and activity habits of overweight children on weekdays and weekends. Hart CN, Raynor HA, Osterholt KM, Jelalian E, Wing RR. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2011 Jul 20
- The health-related quality of life of overweight and obese adolescents - a study measuring body mass index and adolescent-reported perceptions. Keating CL, Moodie ML, Swinburn BA. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2011 Jul 20
- Perceptions of the food environment are associated with fast-food (not fruit-and-vegetable) consumption: findings from multi-level models. Lucan SC, Mitra N. Int J Public Health. 2011 Jul 20
- Sex differences in energy metabolism need to be considered with lifestyle modifications in humans. Wu BN, O'Sullivan AJ. J Nutr Metab. 2011;2011:391809
- Accuracy of stated energy contents of restaurant foods. Urban LE, McCrory MA, Dallal GE, Das SK, Saltzman E, Weber JL, Roberts SB. JAMA. 2011 Jul 20;306(3):287-93
- Relationship between 8/9-yr-old school children BMI, parents' BMI and educational level: a cross sectional survey. Lazzeri G, Pammolli A, Pilato V, Giacchi MV. Nutr J. 2011 Jul 19;10(1):76
- The Association of BMI Status With Adolescent Preventive Screening. Jasik CB, Adams SH, Irwin CE Jr, Ozer E. Pediatrics. 2011 Jul 18
- U.s. School travel, 2009 an assessment of trends. McDonald NC, Brown AL, Marchetti LM, Pedroso MS. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):146-51
- Employment and physical activity in the u.s. Van Domelen DR, Koster A, Caserotti P, Brychta RJ, Chen KY, McClain JJ, Troiano RP, Berrigan D, Harris TB. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):136-45
- Do enhancements to the urban built environment improve physical activity levels among socially disadvantaged populations? Pearce JR, Maddison R. Int J Equity Health. 2011 Jul 18;10(1):28
- Body image change and improved eating self-regulation in a weight management intervention in women. Carraca EV, Silva MN, Markland D, Vieira PN, Minderico CS, Sardinha LB, Teixeira PJ. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2011 Jul 18;8(1):75
- Children's Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Associations with Maternal Intake and Child Weight Status. Miller P, Moore RH, Kral TV. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2011 Jul 14
- Weight cycling is associated with body weight excess and abdominal fat accumulation: A cross-sectional study. Cereda E, Malavazos AE, Caccialanza R, Rondanelli M, Fatati G, Barichella M. Clin Nutr. 2011 Jul 15
- A simulation of affordability and effectiveness of childhood obesity interventions. Ma S, Frick KD. Acad Pediatr. 2011 Jul-Aug;11(4):342-50
- Childhood obesity: how do Australian general practitioners feel about managing this growing health problem? McMeniman E, Moore R, Yelland M, McClure R. Aust J Prim Health. 2011;17(1):60-5
- Assessing cost-effectiveness in obesity: active transport program for primary school children--TravelSMART Schools Curriculum program. Moodie M, Haby MM, Swinburn B, Carter R. J Phys Act Health. 2011 May;8(4):503-15
- Active commuting to school and association with physical activity and adiposity among US youth. Mendoza JA, Watson K, Nguyen N, Cerin E, Baranowski T, Nicklas TA. J Phys Act Health. 2011 May;8(4):488-95
- Workplace obesity prevention. Chalupka S. AAOHN J. 2011 May;59(5):236. doi: 10.3928/08910162-20110426-04
- Validation of self-reported anthropometrics in the Adventist Health Study 2. Bes-Rastrollo M, Sabaté J, Jaceldo-Siegl K, Fraser GE. BMC Public Health. 2011 Apr 5;11:213
- Walking to work in Canada: health benefits, socio-economic characteristics and urban-regional variations. Kitchen P, Williams A, Chowhan J. BMC Public Health. 2011 Apr 4;11:212
- Parenting an overweight or obese child: a process of ambivalence. Haugstvedt KT, Graff-Iversen S, Bechensteen B, Hallberg U. J Child Health Care. 2011 Mar;15(1):71-80
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for weight management and eating disorders in children and adolescents. Wilfley DE, Kolko RP, Kass AE. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2011 Apr;20(2):271-85
- A healthy school start - parental support to promote healthy dietary habits and physical activity in children: design and evaluation of a cluster-randomised intervention. Nyberg G, Sundblom E, Norman A, Elinder LS. BMC Public Health. 2011 Mar 25;11:185
- Continuity of midwifery care and gestational weight gain in obese women: a randomised controlled trial. Nagle C, Skouteris H, Hotchin A, Bruce L, Patterson D, Teale G. BMC Public Health. 2011 Mar 22;11:174
- The association of education with body mass index and waist circumference in the EPIC-PANACEA study. Hermann S, Rohrmann S, Linseisen J, et al BMC Public Health. 2011 Mar 17;11:169
- Moderators of weight-based stigmatization among youth who are overweight and non-overweight: the role of gender, race, and body dissatisfaction. Gray WN, Simon SL, Janicke DM, Dumont-Driscoll M. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2011 Feb-Mar;32(2):110-6
- The impact of in utero exposure to diabetes on childhood body mass index growth trajectories: the EPOCH study. Crume TL, Ogden L, Daniels S, Hamman RF, Norris JM, Dabelea D. J Pediatr. 2011 Jun;158(6):941-6
- Obesity: the new childhood disability? Tsiros MD, Coates AM, Howe PR, Grimshaw PN, Buckley JD. Obes Rev. 2011 Jan;12(1):26-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2009.00706.x
Systematic Reviews
- Sedentary behaviors and subsequent health outcomes in adults a systematic review of longitudinal studies, 1996-2011. Thorp AA, Owen N, Neuhaus M, Dunstan DW. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):207-15
- Sedentary behavior and dietary intake in children, adolescents, and adults a systematic review. Pearson N, Biddle SJ. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug;41(2):178-88
- Intentional weight loss in overweight and obese individuals and cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Siervo M, Arnold R, Wells JC, Tagliabue A, Colantuoni A, Albanese E, Brayne C, Stephan BC. Obes Rev. 2011 Jul 18. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00903.x
- The views of young children in the UK about obesity, body size, shape and weight: a systematic review. Rees R, Oliver K, Woodman J, Thomas J. BMC Public Health. 2011 Mar 25;11:188
- Body mass index, prostate cancer-specific mortality, and biochemical recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cao Y, Ma J. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2011 Apr;4(4):486-501
- Direct medical cost of overweight and obesity in the USA: a quantitative systematic review. Tsai AG, Williamson DF, Glick HA. Obes Rev. 2011 Jan;12(1):50-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2009.00708.x
In the News
BBC News:
- Nudge not enough to change lifestyles – peers (19/7/11)
- Obesity 'leading driver' of breast cancer (20/7/11)
- Teens 'not getting enough fruit and vegetables' (21/7/11)
- GP practices 'need obesity specialists' (22/7/11)
Latest Reports
- New DH report: National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Headline results from Years 1 and 2 (combined) of the Rolling Programme, 2008/9 – 2009/10
- New UK physical activity guidelines
- New report from the British Psychological Society: Obesity in the UK: A psychological perspective
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