Validity of self-reported weight, height, and body mass index among African American breast cancer survivors
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DOI: 10.1007/s11764-018-0685-9
Abstract: PurposeSelf-reported weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) are commonly used in cancer epidemiology studies, but information on the validity of self-reports among cancer survivors is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the validity of… read more here.
Keywords: cancer survivors; weight height; reported weight; cancer ... See more keywords
Trends in weight loss attempts among children in England
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323493
Abstract: Objectives To describe trends in reported weight loss attempts among school-aged children and to investigate its sociodemographic determinants. Design We analysed data of children who participated in the Health Survey for England from 1997 to… read more here.
Keywords: loss attempts; among children; attempts among; reported weight ... See more keywords
A Large-Scale Observational Analysis of Social Media Data Reveals Major Public Misperception of the Attainability of Drastic Weight Loss by Dieting
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DOI: 10.1159/000528803
Abstract: Introduction: Diet forums in social media websites provide an opportunity to glimpse the experience of different weight loss diet strategies reported by tens of thousands of individuals. Methods: We analyzed all postings with weight information… read more here.
Keywords: social media; loss; reported weight; bmi ... See more keywords
A Study of United States Registered Dietitian Nutritionists during COVID-19: From Impact to Adaptation
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14040907
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic introduced an unprecedented health crisis, requiring many Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to expand their duties and services, while other RDNs faced unemployment, reduced hours, and changes to their work environment. This study… read more here.
Keywords: dietitian nutritionists; health; rdns; registered dietitian ... See more keywords