Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på emneord "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 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 ... -
The pancreas remembers: epigenetic memory of obesity as subtle, coordinated changes in promoter accessibility
(Master thesis, 2024-06-03)Background: Epigenetic memory involves heritable gene expression changes without DNA sequence alterations, impacting cellular functions long after the initial triggers have ceased. The impact of obesity on pancreatic ...