Obesity Research

More than a third of Americans are obese, which puts them at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. Obesity is also a cause of rising health costs in the U.S. Obesity means a person has 20 percent more body fat than what is healthy — a body mass index of 30 or more. Research into prevention and treatment is critical to improving the health of the nation.

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Publications

Lifestyle change program engagement in real-world clinical practice: a mixed-methods analysis

Variability in engagement and progress in efficacious integrated collaborative care for primary care patients with obesity and depression: within-treatment analysis in the RAINBOW trial.

Perioperative complications stratified by body mass index for the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty.

Barriers and facilitators to real-world implementation of the Diabetes Prevention Program in large healthcare systems: lifestyle coach perspectives.

Differing views regarding diet and physical activity: adolescents versus parents' perspectives.

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Research Studies

HOMBRE (Hombres con Opciones para Mejorar el Bienestar y bajar el Riesgo de Enfermedades crónicas)

Engaging Self-Regulation Targets to Understand the Mechanisms of Behavior Change and Improve Mood and Weight Outcomes

Teen Lifestyle Balance: Obesity Management and Prevention in Primary Care

Culturally Adapted DPP [Diabetes Prevention Program] Intervention for Mexican Americans in Primary Care: An RCT [randomized controlled trial]

Research Aimed at Improving Both Mood and Weight (RAINBOW)

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Featured Investigator

Sylvia Sudat

PhD

Dr. Sudat is a Sutter Health Epic data and analytic expert, and an informal content leader for the analytics team at Sutter’s Center for Health Systems Research

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