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Top stories from ObesityWeek
ObesityWeek, the joint annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and The Obesity Society that highlights obesity research and breakthroughs in its prevention, was held earlier this month in Nashville, Tenn. Endocrine Today covered the latest research and themes that emerged from the meeting. The most popular topics for Healio.com/Endocrinology readers included the best time for exercise to maintain weight loss, ways to change dietary patterns in fighting weight gain and how GLP-1 receptors can be used to treat pediatric obesity.
Early weight loss not always indicative of future success
Weight-loss programs can provide significant benefits, particularly in avoiding weight regain, for those who are consistently engaged long term.
Morning physical activity more common among adults who maintain weight loss
Adults who maintain weight loss have more consistent weekly patterns of physical activity and are active earlier in the day compared with other groups.
Tapering caloric intake may decrease hunger, help avoid weight regain
The gradual introduction of a low-calorie diet was shown to lower hunger hormone levels more significantly when compared with immediate introduction.
Total meal replacement intervention decreases nonresponsiveness in obesity
A behavioral weight-loss intervention using total meal replacement decreased the odds of nonresponsiveness by 60% after 1 year vs. a standard food-based intervention.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may be 'critical' weight-loss tool in severe pediatric obesity
Adolescents with severe obesity who struggle with weight loss may derive the most benefits from a combination of intensive lifestyle modification and an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist.