Insights to the neural response to food cues in class III compared with class I and II obese adults using a sample of endometrial cancer survivors seeking weight loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rates of severe or Class III obesity (BMI ≥ 40.0 kg/m²) and endometrial cancer (EC) incidence and mortality have been increasing significantly in the United States. Adults with severe obesity are more likely to die and women with severe obesity have a higher risk of EC development and mortality than those with Class I/II obesity (BMI: 30-<40 kg/m²). However, no prior studies have evaluated the neural response to food cues by obesity severity/class in adults with or without cancer.

Methods

We conducted a functional magnetic resonance imaging visual food cue task in 85 obese Stage I EC survivors who were seeking weight loss in a lifestyle intervention at baseline. We evaluated the neural response to high-calorie vs. non-food images after an

SUBMITTER: Nock NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7296040 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature