The "Metabolically Healthy Obese"
Introduction/Overview
The Global Epidemic of Obesity
Obesity as a Risk Factor for a Range of Comorbid Conditions
Life Expectancy Decreases as BMI Increases
Who Are the Metabolically Healthy Obese?[a,b]
Pear-Shape vs Apple-Shape Body Fat Distribution
Phenotyping the "Metabolically Healthy Obese": Key Clinical Parameters
Clinical and Functional Characteristics: MHO vs MUO
Estimated Number of Cancer Cases (in Thousands) Attributable to Excess Body Mass
Post-Hoc Analysis Look AHEAD: The Importance of ≥10% Weight Loss
Mechanisms of Food Intake Regulation
Weight Loss Is Difficult, as Is Prevention of Weight Regain
Change in Weight From Baseline: Clinical Trial Data on 3 Approved Agents
Orlistat-Induced Weight Loss and Maintenance at 1 Year
SCALE: Change in Body Weight (%), Liraglutide vs Placebo
Weight Loss From Baseline for the Modified-ITT-LOCF Population and the Completer Population: Naltrexone + Bupropion vs Placebo
Targeting Multiple Physiologic Pathways in Energy Hemostasis and Weight Gain
Weight Loss and Prevention of New Disease Onset: Results of the SOS Study
AACE/TOS/ASMBS Guidelines: Criteria for Bariatric Surgery Recommendation
Obesity Is an Independent Risk Factor for CVD
Look AHEAD Results: Incidence of Very-High-Risk Chronic Kidney Disease by Treatment Group
Summary and Conclusions
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