Although it is well documented that obesity is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality,
less is known about the impact of obesity on functional status and health‐related quality of …

The obesity epidemic is a global issue and shows no signs of abating, while the cause of
this epidemic remains unclear. Marketing practices of energy-dense foods and institutionally-…

Objective: To investigate plausible contributors to the obesity epidemic beyond the two most
commonly suggested factors, reduced physical activity and food marketing practices. Design…

Context Public health officials and organizations have disseminated health messages
regarding the dangers of obesity, but these have not produced the desired effect. Objective To …

ContextObesity is a major health problem in the United States, but the number of obesity-attributable
deaths has not been rigorously estimated.ObjectiveTo estimate the number of …

Background Many beliefs about obesity persist in the absence of supporting scientific evidence
(presumptions); some persist despite contradicting evidence (myths). The promulgation …

Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate and compare the distributions of body
mass index (BMI: kg/m2) among individuals with and without schizophrenia, and, thereby, …

BACKGROUND. The relationship between obesity and increased risks of morbidity and
mortality is well estab lished. Less is known about the impact of obesity on functional health …

Objective: Sustained depressive mood is a gateway symptom for a major depressive disorder.
This paper investigated whether the association between depressive mood and obesity …

Obesity is a major health problem facing the developed and developing world. Efforts by
individuals, health professionals, educators, and policy makers to combat the escalating trend …