Weight-Loss Strategies Used by the General Population: How Are They Perceived?

Weight-Loss Strategies Used by the General Population: How Are They Perceived?

BACKGROUND The rising prevalence of obesity and the social pressure for thinness increase the prevalence of dieting. However, little is known about the overall perception of dieting strategies actually used by the general population. OBJECTIVES Our main objective was to investigate perceptions of weight-loss practices in an observational study in order to identify the most favourable strategy...

Holding relationships in general practice: what are they? How do they work? Are they worth having?

How are postural strategies modified along the time?

Postural control is critical for effective performance of all goal-directed activities. For maintenance of postural equilibrium against gravity and environmental disturbances, central nervous system produces centrally organized patterns of muscle activity based on initial conditions, perturbation characteristics, learning and intention. These organized strategies are called "postural strategies...

How are postural strategies modified along the time?

Postural control is critical for effective performance of all goal-directed activities. For maintenance of postural equilibrium against gravity and environmental disturbances, central nervous system produces centrally organized patterns of muscle activity based on initial conditions, perturbation characteristics, learning and intention. These organized strategies are called "postural strategies...

A cross-sectional study assessing the self-reported weight loss strategies used by adult Australian general practice patients

BACKGROUND Obesity is a significant public health concern. General practitioners (GPs) see a large percentage of the population and are well placed to provide weight management advice. There has been little examination of the types of weight loss strategies used in Australian general practice patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the proportion of normal weight, overweight and ...