OBESITY PREVENTION

This study looked at whether replacing breakfast with a low glycemic index shake can improve blood sugar control in overweight and obese adults without diabetes. Forty-six participants ate either the shake or a bowl of oat cereal for breakfast over two weeks. Researchers measured…

This study tested if intermittent fasting (the 5:2 diet) helps people who regained weight after bariatric surgery lose weight better than a standard low-calorie diet. Sixteen adults who had surgery at least a year ago and gained back significant weight took part. For 12 weeks, th…

This study tested whether a 9-month program using a smartphone app could help 520 adults with chronic conditions improve their diet, physical activity, and mental health. Participants were split into two groups: one used the app to get personalized guidance, the other received us…

This study tested whether adding peer support and digital tools to basic health education helps college students manage their weight and feel better emotionally. About 216 full-time students with a BMI of 24 or higher were assigned to one of three groups for six months: basic hea…

This study tested a school-based program called "High Five!" to see if it could help prevent overweight and obesity in children aged 7 to 9. The program included six sessions on healthy eating, physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental health, and also involved parents at…

This study tested a 12-week wellness program for overweight office workers aged 20-40. The program included personalized brisk walking, nutrition education, and a mobile app for self-monitoring. Researchers measured changes in body fat, muscle mass, waist size, and fitness to see…

This study tested a new online training program for community health workers (called promotoras) to help them teach healthy living to Hispanic women. 160 female health workers took part, either receiving the new web-based training or a standard government training. The goal was t…