• Issue

    Obesity Science & Practice: Volume 11, Issue 1

    February 2025

ISSUE INFORMATION

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Issue Information

  • First Published: 07 January 2025

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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Patterns of Weight Change Trajectories and Treatment Response in an Integrated Adult Primary Care Weight Management Practice

  • First Published: 13 January 2025
Patterns of Weight Change Trajectories and Treatment Response in an Integrated Adult Primary Care Weight Management Practice

Compared to the other groups, Weight Gainers and Minimal Late Responders had a distinct trajectory associated with two modifiable factors: the number of treatment visits and AOMs. Tailored interventions targeting these factors early may increase the probability of meaningful weight loss.

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Effect of a Culturally Adapted Exercise Program on the Anthropometrics and Body Composition of Postmenopausal Women With Excess Weight Gain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  • First Published: 07 January 2025
Effect of a Culturally Adapted Exercise Program on the Anthropometrics and Body Composition of Postmenopausal Women With Excess Weight Gain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A 12-week culturally adapted exercise program combining aerobic activity and resistance exercises positively influenced body composition and anthropometrics of postmenopausal women.

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Long-Term Weight Loss Outcomes in a Virtual Weight Care Clinic Prescribing a Broad Range of Medications Alongside Behavior Change

  • First Published: 08 January 2025
Long-Term Weight Loss Outcomes in a Virtual Weight Care Clinic Prescribing a Broad Range of Medications Alongside Behavior Change

This retrospective study of a virtually-delivered obesity care program found that program users lost 8% of their body weight on average at 12 months, and weight loss increased with program engagement. These findings support the value of virtual platforms in efficiently scaling access to high-quality weight care.

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The Impact of Body Mass Index and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia on Bone Health of Middle-Aged and Older Men

  • First Published: 08 January 2025
The Impact of Body Mass Index and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia on Bone Health of Middle-Aged and Older Men

Osteoporosis reduces bone mass and increases fracture risk in older adults, impacting morbidity and mortality. This study examined the relationship between BMD, BMI, and trabecular bone score in middle-aged and older men with or without benign prostatic hyperplasia using health data from a regional hospital in southern Taiwan. Findings revealed complex interdependencies between BMI, BMD, and trabecular bone score, highlighting the dual role of higher BMI and the need for a holistic approach to bone health.