Author(s): Alberga AS; Nagpal TS; Patton I;

Article GUID: 40447269

Author(s): Forouhar V; Edache IY; Alberga AS;

The majority of Canadian adults are not meeting the recommended physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. Previous studies have highlighted experiences of weight bias as a potential barrier to physical activity and an enabler of sedentary behaviours. Few studies have examined whether endorsing or internalizing weight bias is associated with th ...

Article GUID: 40374859

Author(s): Côté M; Carrière K; Alberga AS;

No abstract available

Article GUID: 39239749

Author(s): Goldfield GS; Cameron JD; Sigal RJ; Kenny GP; Prud' homme D; Ngu M; Alberga AS; Doucette S; Goldfield DB; Tulloch H; Thai H; Simas KR; Walsh J;

The brain derived-neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism causes functional changes in BDNF, and is associated with obesity and some psychiatric disorders, but its relationship to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains unknown. This study examined, in youth with obesity, whether ...

Article GUID: 38997217

Author(s): Côté M; Forouhar V; Edache IY; Alberga AS;

This cross-sectional study examined the associations between sociodemographic characteristics, BMI, and body image constructs (body satisfaction and weight bias internalization; WBI) and explicit weight bias. A near-representative sample of 995 English-speaking Canadian adults (52% Female) completed a survey which assessed explicit weight bias (Anti-Fat A ...

Article GUID: 38964079

Author(s): Lucibello KM; Goldfield GS; Alberga AS; Leatherdale ST; Patte KA;

Background: Internalized weight bias (IWB) has been identified as a correlate of higher depressive and anxiety symptoms in adolescents with higher weights. However, there has been limited investigation into how IWB relates to positive mental health and whether these associations differ across genders. Objectives: To examine the associations between IWB a ...

Article GUID: 38676448

Author(s): Wilson OWA; Nutter S; Russell-Mayhew S; Ellard JH; Alberga AS; MacInnis CC;

Background: The words used to refer to weight and individuals with large bodies can be used to reinforce weight stigma. Given that most previous research has examined preferred terminology within homogenous groups, this research sought to examine terminology preferences across populations. Methods: This paper reports on data gathered with the general pub ...

Article GUID: 38131299

Author(s): Farnesi BC; Kaffash K; Cohen TR; Alberga AS;

Background: With increasing prevalence of severe obesity in youth, more adolescents are becoming candidates for bariatric surgery. In Canada, bariatric surgery in adolescents is in its infancy, and long-term health outcomes are not well known. It is unknown what health care providers (HCPs) are using to prepare and guide their adolescent patients for bari ...

Article GUID: 37990654

Author(s): Sedemedes K; Knäuper B; Sadikaj G; Yuan TY; Wrosch C; Santosa S; Alberga AS; Kakinami L;

The "Compensatory Health Beliefs" scale assesses the degree to which one believes that unhealthy behaviours can be compensated through healthier ones. However, no validated scale to assess compensatory weight-related behaviors exists. The study's objective was to develop (Study 1) and validate (Study 2) a questionnaire measuring compensatory health mo ...

Article GUID: 37804879

Author(s): Alberga AS; Sacco S; Booij L;

No abstract available

Article GUID: 37548964

Author(s): Wang YN; Heidl AJ; Angeles PM; Farnesi BC; Alberga AS; Cohen TR;

Objective: Adolescents who opt for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) will use the internet to learn about the procedure. The objective of this study is to assess the suitability of electronic patient education materials (ePEM) of North American centers that perform adolescent bariatric surgery.
Methods: Canadian ...

Article GUID: 37214509