2023
Comparison of Metabolic Response to Colonic Fermentation in Lean Youth vs Youth With Obesity
Galuppo B, Umano G, Li Z, Van Name M, Samuels S, Kien C, Cline G, Wagner D, Barbieri E, Tricò D, Santoro N. Comparison of Metabolic Response to Colonic Fermentation in Lean Youth vs Youth With Obesity. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2312530. PMID: 37159195, PMCID: PMC10170343, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.12530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin sensitivity indexCross-sectional studyFree fatty acidsColonic fermentationActive glucagon-like peptide-1Plasma free fatty acidsGlucagon-like peptide-1Indigestible dietary carbohydratesReduction of ghrelinActive GLP-1Health care burdenBody mass indexMetabolic responseInsulin-resistant groupLean youthObese insulinOIS groupPYY responseAnorexigenic responsePediatric obesityMass indexTyrosine tyrosineInsulin resistanceIntravenous infusionHormone secretion
2022
Real‐world effectiveness of the Bright Bodies healthy lifestyle intervention for childhood obesity
Samuels S, Hu P, Maciejewski K, Li F, Dziura J, Savoye M, Sharifi M. Real‐world effectiveness of the Bright Bodies healthy lifestyle intervention for childhood obesity. Obesity 2022, 31: 203-213. PMID: 36502287, PMCID: PMC9780185, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric weight management interventionsHealthy lifestyle interventionReal-world effectivenessWeight management interventionsLifestyle interventionChildhood obesityClinical effectivenessFemale sexInsurance categoriesBMIp95Mixed-effects modelsGreater reductionBMIBright bodiesInterventionSexParticipantsManagement interventionsObesityReal-world adaptationYearsTrials