Excess adiposity present in 98% of US adults with obesity
Nearly all U.S. adults with obesity as diagnosed by BMI also have an elevated waist circumference or excess body fat, researchers reported in a research letter published in JAMA.
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Obesity severity tied to increased risk across 16 common conditions
Johns Hopkins University-led research has found that obesity, particularly severe obesity, is strongly associated with the incidence of 16 common health outcomes. Associations remained consistent across sex and racial groups. Strong associations were observed for obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
School lunch program can reduce obesity among teenagers, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan University in China published in the journal Health Economics reveals the significant positive impact of the Japanese school lunch program on the weight of early teenagers.
Study reveals association between dietary sodium consumption and general and abdominal obesity
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of both general and abdominal obesity.
A patient-centered approach for managing obesity in children and adolescents
A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes valued by patients and their families.
