Search for dissertations about: "obese"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 428 swedish dissertations containing the word obese.

  2. 16. Cardiorespiratory fitness, insulin sensitivity, and perceptions of obesity treatment in obese children and adolescents

    Author : Gunilla Morinder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Adolescents; body composition; cardiorespiratory fitness; children; insulin sensitivity; obesity; phenomenography; physical activity; physical education classes; reproducibility; 6MWT;

    Abstract : Background and Aims: The childhood obesity epidemic is accelerating throughout the world and is associated with long-term medical and psychosocial consequences. To gain knowledge for clinical practice and further research, the overall aims of this thesis were to explore and describe obese children s and adolescents physical fitness, participation in organized physical activity, and insulin sensitivity (SI). READ MORE

  4. 17. Elevated fasting glucose levels in obese children and adolescents : prevalence and long-term consequences

    Author : Emilia Hagman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Obesity in childhood and adolescents is a major concern in Sweden, as in many parts of the world. Already during the pediatric years is obesity associated with several metabolic complications, which often persists into adulthood. An important metabolic concern is the disturbance of the glucose-insulin homeostasis. READ MORE

  5. 18. Molecular and cellular mechanisms in the development of IDDM in non-obese diabetic mice

    Author : Cecilia Rietz; Inger Lundkvist; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; immunologi; Immunology;

    Abstract : Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is a disease caused by autoimmune destruction of the insulin producing b cells in the pancreas. The leukocytic infiltration into the b cell islets preceding disease is called insulitis. READ MORE

  6. 19. Structure and function of the adrenal cortex in mice with the obese-hyperglycemic syndrome

    Author : Peter Naeser; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  7. 20. Novel lipid derivatives for health benefits : synthesis, analysis and effects in diet-induced obese mice

    Author : Samanthi Madawala; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Obesity is a public health concern and requires effective management with multiple approaches. Dietary supplements of bioactive compounds that can improve fatty acid oxidation and thermogenesis are currently in focus to develop anti-obese food ingredients/nutraceuticals without side-effects. READ MORE