Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Subject "obesity"
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Beyond diet and exercise: A system dynamics approach to understanding the relationships between weight and well-being.
(Master thesis, 2015-06-18)Over the past decade, the province of British Columbia has experienced undesirable rates of overweight and obesity among its residents. These rates result in challenges for both overweight and obese individuals, as well ... -
Effects of a very low-calorie diet and a very low-carbohydrate high-fat diet on blood sugar markers in type 2 diabetes patients
(Master thesis, 2022-05-30)Background: Type 2 diabetes is a serious metabolic disease that is on the rise. There is a high degree of global consensus among the major dietary guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes. Multiple studies have ... -
Effects of early feeding on growth velocity and overweight/obesity in a cohort of HIV unexposed South African infants and children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04-02)Background South Africa has the highest prevalence of overweight/obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Assessing the effect of modifiable factors such as early infant feeding on growth velocity and overweight/obesity is therefore ... -
The Obesity Epidemic in Turkey: A System Dynamics and Behavioral Economics Approach in the context of an Obesogenic System
(Master thesis, 2022-08-09)Obesity is an increasing problem across the world, and it has risen dramatically in the last decades. It is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases which are the world’s leading cause of death. In Turkey, the ...