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Trying to lose weight? Ethnicity might matter — and the differences point to a larger issue, study says

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Differences in weight loss among ethnicities points to need to look at socio-economic issues, 91ÑÇÉ« U study suggests

A new study led by 91ÑÇÉ« looking at the health data of nearly 15,000 people enrolled in a medically supervised weight-loss program found disparities among ethnic and sub-ethnic groups in how much weight they lost. Lead author, 91ÑÇÉ« Faculty of Health Professor Jennifer Kuk, says the results show that the very broad ethnic categories typically examined in clinical settings may mask differences in sub-ethnic groups. Further, she says the findings suggest the need for understanding how socio-economic issues may come into play in order to better support Black, Middle Eastern, Latin and South Asian communities with their weight-loss. 

Study: Obesity alone does not increase risk of death

91ÑÇÉ« U study could change the way we think about obesity and health TORONTO, July 12, 2018 — Researchers at 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health have found that patients who have metabolic healthy obesity, but no other metabolic risk factors, do not have an increased rate of mortality. The results of this study could impact […]

Study shows benefits of exercise can outweigh health effects of severe obesity

91ÑÇÉ« U research shows you can't judge a person's fitness by weight alone  TORONTO, February 12, 2018 — Can you be fit and healthy even if you’re overweight? That’s the question researchers at 91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Health set out to answer in a new study that shows physical activity may be equally and perhaps […]