Publications by authors named "Robert R M Dent"
Accurate weight predictions are essential for weight management program patients. The freely available National Institutes of Health Body Weight Planner (NIH-BWP) returns expected weights over time but overestimates weight when patients consume a low-calorie diet. This study sought to increase the accuracy of NIH-BWP predicted weights for people on low-calorie diets.
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- * The study analyzed the characteristics of women with obesity categorized as diet-sensitive or diet-resistant after a calorie-restricted diet and involved a 6-week exercise program for both groups.
- * Results showed that exercise significantly improved body composition and muscle function in diet-resistant women, whereas diet-sensitive women showed minimal improvements, suggesting exercise may be a crucial strategy for those who do not effectively lose weight through diet alone.
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- Skeletal muscle has high metabolic demands and is adaptable, with its composition and metabolism changing significantly in obesity.
- These changes include variations in muscle fiber types and the ability to switch between fatty acids and glucose as energy sources.
- The review explores molecular mechanisms behind these changes and discusses both current and new treatment strategies to improve weight loss, especially for individuals resistant to dieting.