Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health, typically defined by a body mass index of 30 or above. Research published in the International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders examines obesity from multiple perspectives, including dietary patterns such…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 80× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health, typically defined by a body mass index of 30 or above. Research published in the International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders examines obesity from multiple perspectives, including dietary patterns such as fast food consumption among university students, cultural factors influencing weight management behaviors, and barriers to childhood obesity management in clinical settings. The journal has featured epidemiological studies documenting obesity prevalence in specific populations, including community-based cross-sectional investigations. Physiological research addresses the role of adipose tissue biology and hormonal contributions, particularly thyroid hormones, in obesity development. Experimental studies have explored potential therapeutic interventions, including investigations of natural compounds such as fennel and their interactions with pharmacological agents in animal models. Additional work examines obesity-related health outcomes and associated conditions. This body of research reflects the multifaceted nature of obesity as a global health challenge, encompassing prevention knowledge among healthcare-seeking populations, the influence of social and cultural contexts on weight management, and the complex biological mechanisms underlying energy balance and fat storage.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Adaptive Contribution of Thyroid Hormones in Obesity

Ozcelik FatihCorresponding author
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey
Exact topic International Journal of Negative Results Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2641-9181.ijnr-18-2530

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 80 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Obesity, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders.

Journal editorial board
Ronald D Fritz · United States

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