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{"title":"Type 1 Diabetes Is a Barrier to Obesity Treatment: Patient Insights From a Mixed-Methods Study.","authors":"Ebaa Al Ozairi, Dalal Alsaeed, Alvin Mondoh, Etab Taghadom, Mohammad Irshad, Dherar Alroudhan, Jumana Al Kandari, Werd Al-Najim, Carel W le Roux","doi":"10.1155/jobe/1461796","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/1461796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Globally, many patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are now characterized by excess adipose tissue and features of insulin resistance. In Kuwait, rapid urbanization, shifts in dietary patterns, and decreased physical activity have contributed to rising obesity prevalence in the general population.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We aimed to investigate the interplay between the diseases of obesity and T1D, examining patients' perspectives on why they gained body weight, psychological aspects, and management challenges.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed-methods approach was employed, encompassing quantitative analysis of body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle factors among 51 participants with T1D and obesity or obesity-related complications and a thematic analysis of perceptions and experiences related to obesity and T1D using an online survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants identified lifestyle factors as the primary contributors to obesity, emphasizing the need for holistic interventions. About 56.8% of the participants perceived T1D as a barrier to obesity treatment. The qualitative analysis revealed four themes: 1) negative perceptions about obesity, 2) poor interface with healthcare professionals (HCPs), 3) lack of suggestions for improving obesity management, and 4) poor self-image and awareness. This provided in-depth insights into participants' perceptions, worries, experiences, and suggestions for managing obesity in the context of T1D.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study contributes a nuanced understanding of obesity in patients with T1D, shedding light on the complexities beyond glycemic control. The findings emphasize the need for patient-centered, multidisciplinary approaches that consider both medical and psychological aspects in the management of obesity within patients with T1D.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"1461796"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12767016/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145911019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parents' Responses and Reactions to the National Childhood Measurement Programme in a Contemporary Sample of British Children: A Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Florence Sheen, Alice Kininmonth, Zeynep Nas, Alison Fildes, Clare Llewellyn","doi":"10.1155/jobe/1001038","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/1001038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Parents' support for the National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP, England) is typically mixed, with qualitative data from small samples of self-selecting parents highlighting different responses depending on whether their child is classified as a 'healthy' or alternative weight.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Using data from the Gemini cohort study, we explored parents' emotional and behavioural responses to feedback on their children's weight status.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed secondary data analysis on data collected when children were 12-13 years old (2019-2021). Their parents completed a questionnaire online, which included (optional) questions about the NCMP. Parents indicated the weight status assigned to their child by the NCMP and answered questions about the weight feedback, including an open-ended question about their emotional responses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 567 complete responses to the NCMP questions (55.8% of parents who completed the questionnaire). The majority of children were categorised as 'healthy weight' (<i>n</i> = 440, 77.6%). Among parents whose children were categorised as an alternative weight status (<i>n</i> = 101), 29.7%, 54.5% and 45.0% of those with children categorised as underweight, overweight or very overweight, respectively, reported that they took action following the NCMP feedback. Qualitative results highlighted emotional responses and inferences made about children's well-being based on the feedback received; parents usually reacted positively (happy, inferred their child was healthy) if their child was categorised as a healthy weight, and negatively (worried, inferred their child was not healthy) if their child was categorised as an alternative weight status. There was also some distrust of the feedback and the NCMP itself.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The negative reactions of many parents to NCMP feedback, and the programme itself, highlight the need to involve parents and caregivers in the delivery of the NCMP and framing of feedback. Parent and caregiver input is vital to understand how best to communicate information about children's weight to parents, signpost them to support and what support pathway should be implemented to increase parent uptake.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"1001038"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12767035/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145910623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass With Sleeve Gastrectomy: Different Mechanisms, Similar Outcomes.","authors":"Hye Ju Shin, Chan Woo Kang, Eun Kyung Wang, Ye Bin Kim, Jung Ho Nam, Doyeon Kim, Yang Jong Lee, Ju Hun Oh, Cheol Ryong Ku","doi":"10.1155/jobe/4870532","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/4870532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to compare the molecular mechanisms and metabolic outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) using a preclinical model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rats with diet-induced obesity underwent RYGB, SADI-S, or sham surgery. Metabolic parameters, including glucose tolerance, body weight, and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose biodistribution, were assessed at 1- and 2-month postsurgery. The expression of Glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) and glucose metabolism-related genes in intestinal segments was analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Although RYGB and SADI-S yielded comparable improvements in glucose tolerance and body weight at 1 month postsurgery, they exerted their effects through distinct mechanisms. RYGB enhanced GLUT1-mediated glucose excretion in the common limb, whereas SADI-S upregulated the expression of the glycolytic genes <i>Hk2, Fbp2, Aldob,</i> and <i>Ldha</i> in the colon. Two months postsurgery, the observed metabolic improvements diminished despite sustained weight loss, which coincided with decreased expression of GLUT1 and glycolytic genes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>RYGB and SADI-S achieve similar benefits through distinct glucose handling pathways; however, these effects decline over time. Our data do not support the superiority of SADI-S over RYGB, particularly given its higher complication rate, and instead highlight the need for strategies aimed at prolonging the therapeutic benefits of metabolic surgeries.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4870532"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12680477/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145701179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Obesity Treatment: Prospects and Obstacles on the Horizon.","authors":"Riad Mohammed Abdelrahman, Taha Hussein Musa, Ismail Adam Arbab, Mohsen Hussein Suliman, Eltieb Omer Ahmed, Asma Noureldaim Mohamed, Hassan Hussein Musa, Mohammed Jalal, Sahar Ibrahim Gasmallah","doi":"10.1155/jobe/9919810","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/9919810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity has emerged as a pressing global health challenge, and therapies based on glucagon-like Peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have transformed its management. Currently, liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide are FDA-approved for obesity treatment, while other agents are used off-label. These drugs not only provide unprecedented efficacy and acceptable safety in weight reduction and glycemic control for patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes but also hold promise in broader indications, including neurodegenerative disorders, fatty liver disease, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This narrative review examined the therapeutic applications of GLP-1RAs for obesity, emphasizing their efficacy, safety profile, challenges with patient adherence, and limitations. The review also explored emerging innovations such as ultralong-acting formulations, combination therapies, and the integration of digital health and artificial intelligence in advancing antiobesity drug development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>GLP-1RAs represent a paradigm shift in the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases, with rapidly expanding indications and global uptake. Recent evidence highlights improvements in tolerability, global accessibility, and the potential of novel technologies to optimize patient outcomes. By 2025, GLP-1RAs are anticipated to receive FDA approval for new indications, such as chronic kidney disease, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Novel agents including CagriSema and higher dose oral semaglutide are advancing through clinical trials, while pivotal trial results for orforglipron, mazdutide, retatrutide, and survodutide are anticipated to further expand the therapeutic landscape. At the same time, the arrival of generic liraglutide and evolving insurance coverage are reshaping access and affordability.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The convergence of pharmacological innovation, digital health strategies, and equitable care initiatives is expected to revolutionize obesity therapeutics in the coming decade. Priorities for future research include sustaining long-term weight loss, establishing disease-modifying potential in nonmetabolic disorders, and addressing health equity concerns to ensure broader global benefit.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9919810"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12668848/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145661498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sex-Specific Differences in Visceral and Subcutaneous Adiposity Accumulation and Their Association With Metabolic Abnormalities.","authors":"Isa Galvão Rodrigues, Gabriela Maria Pereira Floro Arcoverde, Camila Lima Chagas do Nascimento, Victoria Domingues Ferraz, Nadja Fernandes da Silva, Ilma Kruze Grande de Arruda, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Dário Celestino Sobral Filho","doi":"10.1155/jobe/7240063","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/7240063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Some studies suggest that body fat distribution differs between sexes; there remains a gap regarding the exact mechanisms that regulate these differences and their cardiometabolic consequences. This study investigated sex-specific differences influencing the concentration and metabolic risk associated with visceral abdominal adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). This cross-sectional study includes outpatients from a university-affiliated public hospital. Consecutive patients aged ≥ 20 years were included in our sample. VAT and SAT were measured using ultrasound (the mean of three attempts). Intra- and interevaluator reproducibility was tested, demonstrating high reliability (> 0.90) for both VAT and SAT. Demographic (age, sex, and self-reported race), anthropometric, behavioral, and biochemical variables were assessed. A total of 253 patients were included. They had a mean age of 46.3 ± 11.6 years (64.4% females and 68.7% non-white). Although the mean total abdominal adipose tissue was similar between sexes (<i>p</i>=0.125), males exhibited a higher mean VAT (7.3 ± 3.0 vs. 6.0 ± 2.1 cm; <i>p</i> < 0.001), while women presented with a higher mean SAT (3.4 ± 1.2 vs. 2.7 ± 1.4 cm; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Among females, VAT was directly associated with serum triglycerides (TG), TG/HDL ratio, blood glucose, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and inversely associated with HDL. VAT/SAT ratio predicted higher levels of total cholesterol (TC), LDL, TG, TG/HDL ratio, glucose, and HbA1c (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Among males, VAT did not significantly affect metabolic alterations. In conclusion, within the same mean BMI, males had higher VAT concentrations, whereas in females, despite lower VAT, a worse adverse metabolic profile was observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"7240063"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12582646/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145445036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Obesity Management in Adults With and Without Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Jena Velji-Ibrahim, Dhruvil Radadiya, Kalpit Devani, Harsh Patel, Piyush Nathani, Cesare Hassan, Nicola Pugliese, Christopher Thompson, Prateek Sharma","doi":"10.1155/jobe/3897161","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/3897161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 RAs in adults with obesity or overweight, by comparing different GLP-1 RAs, identifying the most effective agents, and evaluating adverse effects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We systematically searched Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane for phase 3 and 4 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a minimum duration of 40 weeks. Included studies compared GLP-1 RAs to placebo or to each other in adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m²), with or without type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We excluded crossover trials, open-label studies, early-phase trials, and studies focusing on specific subpopulations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 22 RCTs involving 41,757 participants were included. Among adults with T2DM, the greatest weight reductions were observed with tirzepatide 15 mg (-9.5 kg at 40 weeks; 72% lost ≥ 5% of baseline weight) and semaglutide 2.4 mg (-9.6% body weight at 68 weeks; 69% lost ≥ 5%). In participants without T2DM, semaglutide 2.4 mg (-14.9% body weight at 68 weeks) and tirzepatide 15 mg (-20.9% at 72 weeks) produced the most substantial effects, while semaglutide 50 mg was also effective in nondiabetic patients. Liraglutide 3 mg showed modest efficacy. Across trials, GLP-1 RAs were consistently associated with a higher frequency of gastrointestinal adverse events compared to placebo, including nausea (14%-28% vs. 5%-10%), vomiting (6%-12% vs. 2%-4%), and diarrhea (8%-20% vs. 4%-7%). The risk of pancreatitis and serious adverse events remained comparable to placebo.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>GLP-1 RAs, especially semaglutide and tirzepatide, are effective for weight management. Liraglutide may remain a viable, cost-effective alternative.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"3897161"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12591819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145482546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Macrosomia and Childhood Growth Trajectories From Birth to 10 Years of Age: Findings From the ROLO Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study.","authors":"Sophie Callanan, Kaat Philippe, Anna Delahunt, Linda M O'Keeffe, Kate N O'Neill, Cara A Yelverton, Catherine M Phillips, Patrick J Twomey, Ciara M McDonnell, Declan Cody, Fionnuala M McAuliffe","doi":"10.1155/jobe/8884369","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/8884369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objective: </strong>Macrosomia is associated with overweight and obesity across the life course. Most research to date has been based on cross-sectional analyses, and longitudinal investigations between macrosomia and developmental trajectories of growth throughout the first decade of life are lacking. This research aimed to examine associations between macrosomia and postnatal growth trajectories from birth to 10 years of age.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>Children (<i>n</i> = 337) from the ROLO longitudinal birth cohort, who were born to mothers with previous macrosomic delivery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Birthweight was recorded at delivery and dichotomised using the cut-off criteria for macrosomia (birthweight ≥ 4 kg and < 4 kg). Child weight, length/height, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were measured at birth, 6 months, 2, 5 and 10 years of age. Postnatal growth trajectories were developed using these longitudinal measurements from birth up to 10 years of age. Linear spline multilevel models were used to examine associations between macrosomia and postnatal trajectories with adjustment for confounders (maternal ethnicity, socioeconomic status, maternal age at delivery, maternal smoking in pregnancy, paternal BMI, adherence to gestational weight gain guidelines in pregnancy, sex of the child, original study group allocation, adherence to a special diet in pregnancy, maternal physical activity levels, metabolic complications in pregnancy and breastfeeding).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this cohort, 53.7% (<i>n</i> = 181) had a birthweight ≥ 4 kg. The median (IQR) early pregnancy BMI was 25.4 (23.1, 28.6) kg/m², and mothers were 33.1 (30.6, 35.3) years old at delivery. We found no strong evidence of associations between macrosomia and trajectories of childhood growth from birth to 10 years of age. Significant findings in crude and adjusted models were close to the null and provide limited evidence for a meaningful association.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Macrosomia was associated with early, but not later, childhood growth trajectories. Associations were weak and varied according to definition and growth measurement. The lack of strong results indicates uncertain clinical relevance and warrant additional future research in a larger cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8884369"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12543617/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145355055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tracing Obesity From Parents to Adult Offspring: The Tromsø Study 1994-2016.","authors":"Mari Mikkelsen, Tom Wilsgaard, Sameline Grimsgaard, Bjarne K Jacobsen, Laila A Hopstock","doi":"10.1155/jobe/8834694","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/8834694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The combination of genetic and environmental contributors to obesity can be studied through intergenerational associations as previously shown in studies of parents and their children and adolescents. Few studies have investigated this in adulthood. This study aims to explore sex-specific associations in body mass index (BMI) and obesity status between parents and their adult offspring.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used cross-sectional data from two surveys in the population-based Tromsø Study. Individuals participating in the seventh (Tromsø7 2015-2016) survey were linked to their parents in the fourth (Tromsø4 1994-1995) survey. Data were analyzed using linear mixed models and generalized estimating equations adjusting for sibling clusters, parents' age and education level, and offspring's sex, age, education, and physical activity level. The analytical sample included 2068 parent-offspring trios, both parents and offspring aged 40-59 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed strong associations between parents' and adult offspring's BMI and obesity status, which remained strong after adjustments. Having two parents with obesity (compared to normal weight) showed a 3 times higher risk of obesity in the offspring. Mother-daughter relationships tended to be stronger than mother-son relationships.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study adds to previous studies of familial transmission of obesity from parents to their young children and adolescents, confirming these associations persist into middle age.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8834694"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12535470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145329363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A New Lens on Childhood Obesity: Developing and Validating the Obesity-Related Well-Being (ORWB) Scale for Assessing Well-Being in Obese Children and Adolescents.","authors":"Jihed Faleh, Ismail Dergaa, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Hatem Ghouili, Noomen Guelmami, Haitham Jahrami, Khaled Trabelsi, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Makrem Zghibi, Raul Ioan Muntean, Achraf Ammar","doi":"10.1155/jobe/2711978","DOIUrl":"10.1155/jobe/2711978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity is a significant public health issue, with conventional diagnostic methods often overlooking its psychological, social, and lifestyle consequences. This study aimed to create and confirm the validity of the obesity-related well-being (ORWB) scale, a new tool designed to evaluate the diverse impacts of obesity on children and adolescent's physical, psychological, social, and lifestyle well-being. The scale was developed through extensive literature analysis and consultations with experts in the field. The study included 672 students aged 12-18 years, predominantly overweight, from a pool of 19,876 students across four Tunisian governorates. The scale's internal consistency was evaluated using robust measures such as McDonald's omega, Cronbach's alpha, and Guttman's lambda 6. Construct validity was supported by factor analyses, with RMSEA approaching zero and CFI/TLI exceeding the 0.95 benchmark. The scale's multidimensional structure was validated, corresponding to its theoretical notion. The ORWB scale is a significant advancement in pediatric obesity, offering healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers a comprehensive tool to evaluate and enhance the well-being of children affected by obesity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"2711978"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12534142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145329334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to \"Defining and Diagnosing Obesity in India: A Call for Advocacy and Action\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1155/jobe/9806198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/jobe/9806198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2023/4178121.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16628,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Obesity","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9806198"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12530934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145329383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}