7th Annual Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE) Meeting: Comprehensive Care of the Patient with Obesity – Endoscopy and Beyond! | May 2022-Diet and Nutrition - Latest Trends and Evidence in Obesity Management

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The document discusses the latest trends and evidence in obesity medicine, specifically focusing on diet and nutrition. Four different diets are highlighted: the Flexitarian Diet, the MIND Diet, Intuitive Eating, and Intermittent Fasting.<br /><br />The Flexitarian Diet combines flexibility and vegetarianism, emphasizing eating more plants and less meat without completely eliminating it. This diet was ranked as the second-best overall diet in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings.<br /><br />The MIND Diet combines elements of the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH Diet, focusing on consuming plant-based, minimally processed foods while limiting animal-based foods and sugar. This diet was ranked as the fourth-best overall diet in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings.<br /><br />Intuitive Eating promotes lifestyle changes and personal care for long-term health. It encourages individuals to eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full, becoming more in tune with their body's hunger signals. It promotes the idea that food is not inherently "good" or "bad," and individuals are not judged based on what they eat.<br /><br />Intermittent Fasting involves patterns of fasting and eating. There are different methods, such as periodic fasting, alternate-day fasting, and time-restricted eating. Studies have shown that intermittent fasting can lead to weight loss, improved glucose control, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and other health markers.<br /><br />Overall, the document suggests that intermittent fasting may have positive effects on body weight, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity, although these benefits may be associated with reduced energy intake and weight loss. Eating in alignment with the body's natural circadian rhythms, as promoted in time-restricted eating, may also have cardiovascular health benefits. However, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and optimal implementation of these approaches.

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Lalita Khaodihar, MD and Lauren Kort, MS. RDLi

Keywords

obesity medicine

diet and nutrition

Flexitarian Diet

MIND Diet

Intuitive Eating

Intermittent Fasting

vegetarianism

Mediterranean Diet

DASH Diet

lifestyle changes