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The Unintended Psychosocial Consequences of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Children and Adolescents: A Call for More Research

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

No abstract available

Article GUID: 39239749


The BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and health-related quality of life in youth with obesity

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


Weight bias among Canadians: Associations with sociodemographics, BMI and body image constructs

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


Exploring the association between internalized weight bias and mental health among Canadian adolescents

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


Weighty words: exploring terminology about weight among samples of physicians, obesity specialists, and the general public

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


A qualitative exploration on the needs of health care providers working with adolescents who are undergoing bariatric surgery

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


Compensatory health motivations and behaviors scale: Development, evaluation, psychometric properties and a preliminary validation

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


Overlooked Outcomes in Pediatric Obesity Management-Unintended Consequences

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

No abstract available

Article GUID: 37548964


Assessment of electronic patient education materials for adolescent bariatric surgery candidates: An environment scan

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


Predictors of support for anti-weight discrimination policies among Canadian adults

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

Introduction: Weight discrimination of individuals with overweight or obesity is associated with adverse mental and physical health. Weight discrimination is prevalent in many sectors such as within workplaces, where individuals with overweight and obesity are denied the same opportunities as individuals with lower weight status, regardless of performance ...

Article GUID: 37139379


Effects of the HEARTY exercise randomized controlled trial on eating behaviors in adolescents with obesity

Author(s): Alberga AS; Edache IY; Sigal RJ; von Ranson KM; Russell-Mayhew S; Kenny GP; Doucette S; Prud' homme D; Hadjiyannakis S; Cameron JD; Goldfield GS;

Background: There are well-recognized benefits of behavioral interventions that include exercise for children and adolescents with obesity. However, such behavioral weight management programs may precipitate unintended consequences. It is unclear if different exercise modalities impact eating beh ...

Article GUID: 37034563


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