Obesity

Jun 18, 2020

Acute high-fat overfeeding elevates circulating hepatokines

Hepatokines are recently identified proteins that exert systemic metabolic effects in an endocrine-like manner. These proteins impact insulin sensitivity and

Nov 14, 2019

Adherence to sustainable dietary practices may help prevent future weight gain

Improving sustainability of current food systems may prevent future health, environmental and social concerns. In addition to these positive impacts,

Sep 17, 2019

Internet Use and Obesity

Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds frequent internet use associated with increased odds of being overweight or obese. The

Jul 10, 2019

Intermittent energy restriction: a novel weight loss approach for adolescents

As obesity rates continue to rise worldwide, research remains focused on evidence-based weight loss strategies. One such strategy that has

Apr 04, 2019

Abdominal and Liver Fat – Does Diet Matter?

Obesity and Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk It has long been noted that obesity influences both metabolic and cardiovascular risk. Moreover,

Oct 10, 2018

What’s in a name? That which we call “sweet” by any other name may not be the same.

In the case of Shakespeare, a rose is a rose is a rose – all smell sweet. But, in the

Sep 07, 2018

Why women are at greater risk for major depression and cardiometabolic comorbidities

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for persons ages 15-43, affecting 16.2 million

Jun 21, 2018

The shopper’s Dilemma: To Shun Or Embrace The Center Aisles?

Which consumer are you? –The astute academic or health professional: You have a degree (one or more) in nutrition, you

Apr 04, 2018

The Value of Nutrition Obesity Research Centers: As Told by Dr. David Allison

Doctor David B. Allison is the current dean, distinguished professor, and provost professor at the Indiana University School of Public

Apr 02, 2018

The Need for Increased Rigor in Obesity and Nutrition Research: A Q&A with Dr. David Allison

Doctor David B. Allison is the current dean, distinguished professor, and provost professor at the Indiana University School of Public