Browsing by Subject "obesity"
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The changing Canadian foodscape: implications for population obesity
(2009-09-02)The main purpose of this research is to describe how social and economic structures operating at different scales of influence have an impact on population overweight and obesity, and become manifest at the individual ... -
Characterizing cardiovascular risk in a Manitoba First Nation
(Preventing Chronic Disease, 2014)Background: Prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among First Nations populations in Canada is higher compared to the non-First Nations population. Consistent monitoring of this epidemic is required. In addition, ... -
Effect of different concentrations of n-3 and n-9 fatty acids on fatty acid ethanolamide levels in rats
(2017)Dietary fatty acids are precursors of the lipid mediator group of compounds termed fatty acid ethanolamides (FAE). Prolonged intake of specific types of dietary fats has been shown to increase FAE levels. However, the short ... -
The effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers on obesity-related hypertension: insight into possible mechanisms involving adipocyte function
(2010-08-30)Enlargement of adipocytes in obesity leads to alteration in adipokine production and these changes are linked to the development of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases. Adipokines specifically associated with obesity-related ... -
The Effects of High Protein Diets on Metabolic Syndrome Parameters in the fa/fa Zucker Rat
(2014-09-17)Despite inconsistent results in the literature, high protein diets are being promoted for the management of metabolic syndrome parameters primarily due to their proposed favorable effects on weight loss. Therefore, lean ... -
An examination of immigrant status and association with childhood obesity
(2014-04-04)Research regarding childhood obesity in Canadian children has failed to address the effects of immigration on weight status. This study examined correlates of obesity and overweight including family functioning, parenting ... -
Gestational insulin resistance: characterization, modulation and impact
(2015-01-07)Problem: Gestational obesity and insulin resistance pose a significant threat to the future health of our population. Mothers and children of these metabolically maladaptive pregnancies experience extensive morbidity and ... -
Impact of acute SCD1 inhibition on plasma lipids and its effect on nutrient handling and insulin signaling in murine skeletal muscle
(2012-08-21)Stearoyl-coA desaturase-1 (SCD1) activity has been linked to the development of obesity and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) through its central role in lipid metabolism. Understanding how changes in SCD1 activity affect ... -
Insulin modulates the electrical activity of dissociated and cultured Subfornical Organ (SFO) neurons in male Sprague Dawley Rats
(2012-01-06)The brain is protected by the blood brain barrier (BBB); areas lacking the BBB are termed circumventricular organs (CVOs). The SFO, a CVO is capable of detecting and responding to satiety signals that regulate energy ... -
Investigating the mechanisms involved in the anti-obesity effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and in obese db/db and lean C57BL/6 mice
(2015)The high rate of obesity is having a significant impact on human health. Understanding the underlying biological mechanisms that regulate adipogenesis and adipocyte lipid metabolism is necessary to identify novel approaches ... -
Is the change in Body Mass Index among youth newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus associated with obesity at age 18?
(2014-09-25)Abstract Background: Patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) require insulin therapy. Although necessary, insulin therapy is associated with an immediate increase in Body Mass Index (BMI). Excessive increase ... -
Maintenance of a healthy lifestyle: differences in the obese and non-obese
(2011-09-13)The failure to maintain a healthy lifestyle (particularly consuming a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity) is a significant contributor to overweight and obesity and the resulting detrimental effects on ... -
Managing knee osteoarthritis: the effects of anti-gravity treadmill exercise on joint pain and physical function
(2012-08-28)Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition characterized by progressive joint pain, swelling, and loss of muscle and joint function for which there is no known cure. Current research indicates that the most ... -
Obesity and loading during lifting
(2013-08-22)Background Obesity is associated with an increased risk of back pain, attributed to elevated mechanical load. Back injury risk is also determined by movement patterns (kinematics) and physiological factors (exertion, muscle ... -
Obesity stigma reduction
(2008-09-10)The prevalence of overweight and obesity is on the rise. Being overweight or obese is associated with serious medical, psychological, and social consequences. The main social consequence of being overweight or obese is ... -
Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth
(2010-09-13)Background. Estimates are that one third of children will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Lifestyle changes, including physical activity are established effective tools to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes in ... -
The relationship between knee pain and body weight in early onset knee osteoarthritis
(2011-07-14)Osteoarthritis (OA) is a group of diseases entailing degradation of joints, and has been designated as one of the key conditions for special attention during the World Health Organization’s Bone and Joint Decade (2000-2010) ... -
The role of competence and warmth in the evaluation of obese individuals
(2013-02-19)This study examined the effect of varying levels of competence and warmth portrayed by an obese woman, on the evaluation of obese individuals in general. The Stereotype Content Model (SCM) provided a theoretical basis for ... -
The role of dietary fatty acids from plant-based oils in metabolic and vascular disease
(ElsevierElsevier, 2012-08)Dietary fat has long been implicated in the etiology of metabolic and cardiovascular disease, and both the amount of fat and the fatty acid composition of the diet play a role in disease progression. Although national ...