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  2. Set point theory - Wikipedia

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    Set point theory can be construed as implying weight regulation in a wide or tight range around the set point, in a symmetric or in an asymmetric manner (i.e. treating weight gain and loss either the same or differently), and may apply to regulation of body fat levels specifically (in a multi-compartment model) or to overall body weight.

  3. Obesity - Wikipedia

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    The rate of obesity in cats was slightly higher at 6.4%. [286] In Australia, the rate of obesity among dogs in a veterinary setting has been found to be 7.6%. [287] The risk of obesity in dogs is related to whether or not their owners are obese; however, there is no similar correlation between cats and their owners. [288]

  4. Energy homeostasis - Wikipedia

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    This shows that the body cannot precisely compensate for errors in energy/calorie intake, contrary to what the Set-Point Theory hypothesizes, and potentially explaining both weight loss and weight gain such as obesity. This review was conducted on short-term studies, therefore such a mechanism cannot be excluded in the long term, as evidence is ...

  5. Overweight - Wikipedia

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    Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 or more, thus it includes pre-obesity defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9 and obesity as defined by a BMI of 30 or more. [4] [5] Pre-obese and overweight however are often used interchangeably, thus giving overweight a common definition of a BMI of between 25 and 29.9. There are, however, several other ...

  6. Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first ... - AOL

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    The obesity rate among U.S. adults fell in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, according to a new study released on Friday. The study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum found that ...

  7. US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade, with possible ...

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    For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the United States may finally be heading in the right direction and new weight loss drugs like semaglutide could be part of the reason why. A ...

  8. Hunger (physiology) - Wikipedia

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    The set point assumption is a negative feedback mechanism. [23] Two popular set point theories include the glucostatic set point theory and the lipostatic set point theory. The set point theories of hunger and eating present a number of weaknesses. [24] The current epidemic of obesity and eating disorders undermines these theories. [25]

  9. Obesity rates are above 20% in every U.S. state, CDC ... - AOL

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    Obesity rates are highest among Black and Hispanic Americans. More than 35% of Black adults in 38 states are obese, the CDC report found. In 34 states, more than 35% of Hispanic people have a BMI ...