The prevalence of obesity has reached pandemic proportions, and now approximately 25%
of adults in Westernized countries have obesity. Recognized as a major health concern …

Given the worldwide epidemic of overweight and obesity among children, evidence-based
dietary recommendations are fundamentally important for obesity prevention. Although the …

Background & aims Body composition (BC) changes with age and is associated with
morbidity and mortality. A physically active lifestyle influences BC and represents an …

Background Individuals with normal weight could suffer from obesity based on their body fat
percentage (also known as normal weight obesity (NWO)), thus being at risk of significant …

Normal-weight obesity (NWO) is a phenotype characterized by excessive body fat (BF)
despite normal body weight. We aimed to assess the association between NWO and the risk …

An anti-inflammatory diet is characterised by incorporating foods with potential anti-
inflammatory properties, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, spices …

The ever-increasing global prevalence of obesity has trended towards a younger age. The
ecological characteristics and changes of the oral and gut microbial community during …

Background General obesity is a well-established risk factor for gallstone disease (GSD), but
whether central obesity contributes additional independent risk remains controversial. We …

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a silo as “an isolated grouping, department, etc,
that functions apart from others especially in a way seen as hindering communication and …

IntroductionTraditional obesity measures including body mass index, waist circumference,
waist‐to‐hip ratio, and waist‐to‐height ratio have limitations. The primary objective of this …