Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to compare changes in body mass index (BMI), obesity, and consumer well-being in … find that calorie mandates lead to a small but statistically significant reduction in average BMI of 0.2 kg/m2 (1.5 pounds … BMI and life satisfaction are concentrated among those with healthy weight. Viewed in its totality, the pattern of results …

This paper contributes to explaining the obesity epidemic and finding a potential remedy. We build a theoretical model …, we show that a high degree of positionality could explain the obesity epidemic. In this environment, a government … of government dietary intervention seem to have had no effect on obesity and suggests that the same type of intervention …

or obese should increase the demand for medical care, particularly as clinical studies link obesity to a number of …

Little evidence exists on the association between driving and obesity among teenagers. In this paper, I estimate the … effects of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions on obesity prevalence among adolescents aged 14 to 17 in the U.S. My … obesity rate of 12.6%, 8.3%, and 7.5%. These effects are generally stronger among male or white teenagers. Overall, I estimate …

This paper examines the influence of social norms on obesity. We develop a concept of social norm related to social … obesity. The theoretical model show that when obesity is common it less likely to be recognized as a problem by mitigating … individual weight using regional data from the Health Survey for England. We use the marked difference in obesity rates between …

the impact of mandatory menu labeling laws on obesity and diabetes rates. Results show a decline in the growth of obesity …

people are likely to see an increase in BMI year-on-year, even if they already have overweight or obesity. It also shows that …Body-mass index (BMI) tends to follow a typical trajectory over the life-course of an individual, increasing in early … Non-Communicable Diseases (SPHeP-NCDs) model, this paper analyses longitudinal BMI data from 22 countries to build a mixed …

associations between SNAP and food insecurity, obesity, and the Healthy Eating Index. These results serve as a cautionary tale …

associations between SNAP and food insecurity, obesity, and the Healthy Eating Index. These results serve as a cautionary tale …

The economic and social cost of obesity in America is at an all-time high and continues to rise. We estimate its cost … statistics show noticeable growth in obesity prevalence, from 2014 to 2018, within the male population, especially white males … and males of all races aged 20-59. In contrast, the data look more encouraging for women. The obesity rates among Hispanic …