Body Composition, Energy Expenditure and Lifestyle during Obesity Management

Dear Colleagues,

The prevalence of obesity has increased worldwide, and this has unavoidably determined an increase in several serious medical consequences, namely those known as obesity-related comorbidities, such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and others. From here stems the importance of the early management of obesity and its related disorders. To this aim, important factors such as body composition compartments (bone and muscle mass and body fat distribution), energy expenditure (basal metabolic rate, diet-induced thermogenesis, and exercise), and lifestyle components (dietary practice, physical activity levels, and sleep habits) seem to play a determinate role. This Special Issue will provide a platform for the presentation of recent advances in knowledge on this topic, touching on diverse scientific disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Marwan El Ghoch
Guest Editor

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• diet, central obesity
• metabolic syndrome
• type 2 diabetes
• cardiovascular diseases
• body fat distribution
• sarcopenic obesity
• visceral adipose tissue
• resting energy expenditure
• weight cycling
• weight management
• weight cycling
• physical activity
• physical exercise
• physical fitness
• lifestyle modification
• anti-obesity drugs
• bariatric surgery