OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Obesity Reviews is 12. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Barriers to and enablers of modifying diet after metabolic bariatric surgery: A systematic review of published literature	202
Subjective Evaluation of Female Adult Body Fat Distribution: A Scoping Review	193
CO‐CREATE: An unusual project to bring young people into obesity policy formation	168
Obesity and young people: Are we listening?	147
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The change in food service costs associated with increasing the healthiness of ready‐to‐eat food provision: A systematic scoping review	131
Maternal prepregnancy body mass index, gestational weight gain, and allergic diseases in children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	124
Efficacy of Exercise‐Based Interventions for Metabolic Syndrome: An Umbrella Review With Meta‐Analyses	121
High‐intensity interval exercise versus moderate‐intensity continuous exercise on postprandial glucose and insulin responses: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	120
The role of physical activity in the regulation of body weight: The overlooked contribution of light physical activity and sedentary behaviors	119
Discontinuation and reduction of asthma medications after metabolic and bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	103
Assessing Cultural Competence and Cultural Responsiveness of Healthcare Services That Promote Early Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Scoping Review	100
Co‐creation of healthier food retail environments: A systematic review to explore the type of stakeholders and their motivations and stage of engagement	89
Sentinel Networks for the Surveillance of Overweight and Obesity: A Scoping Review	75
The Impact of Exercise on Dietary Fat Taste Perception: A Report on Its Role in Obesity Prevention	66
The effects of weight change from childhood to adulthood on depression and anxiety risk in adulthood: A systematic review	66
Association of obesity or metabolic syndrome with various allergic diseases: An overview of reviews	65
Independent and Combined Impacts of Obesity and Aging on Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Impact of Brain‐Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Variants on Cardiometabolic Profiles: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Coronary Artery Disease and Obesity	64
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Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide on Weight Loss in Patients Without Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	61
Nutritional and functional outcomes in trials of nutrient‐stimulated hormone‐based therapy—A systematic mapping review	60
Histidine‐Containing Dipeptides in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Scoping Review	56
Obesity alters immunopathology in cancers and inflammatory diseases	55

The utility of obesity polygenic risk scores from research to clinical practice: A review	54
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Prediction Models for Maternal and Offspring Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes Following Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review	49
Life‐course trajectories of body mass index and cardiovascular disease risks and health outcomes in adulthood: Systematic review and meta‐analysis	48
A systematic review of the relationship between portion size and indexes of adiposity in children	48
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in incarcerated individuals in developed and developing countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	47
Corticotropin‐releasing hormone and obesity: From fetal life to adulthood	44
Sex Disparities in Obesity: A Comprehensive Review of Hormonal and Genetic Influences on Obesity‐Related Phenotypes	44
Prevalence of food addiction among patients undergoing metabolic/bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	42
Differences in gastrointestinal hormones and appetite ratings between individuals with and without obesity—A systematic review and meta‐analysis	38
Distribution of energy intake across the day and weight loss: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	35
The impact of food and nonalcoholic beverage sponsorship and marketing in the school environment on the food choices of school‐going children and adolescents: A scoping review, 2011–2023	35
Impact of insulin sensitization on metabolic and fertility outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and overweight or obesity—A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐regression	34
Diet, gym, supplements, or maybe it is all in your mind? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies on placebo and nocebo effects in weight loss in adults	34
A Scoping Review of Obesity Educational Interventions in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education	34
Neutrophils as indicators of obesity‐associated inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	33
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Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacological Interventions in Managing Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Youth Living with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis	31
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The role of metabolic and bariatric surgery on the obesity pandemic in Latin America: A review of current practices and future directions	28
Psychiatric and Cognitive Functioning After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	28
Barriers to obesity health care from GP and client perspectives in New Zealand general practice: A meta‐ethnography review	28
Examining the Role of Sleep in Body Weight Regulation and Implications for Obesity Treatment: A Narrative Review	27
Impacts of Lifestyle and Microbiota‐Targeted Interventions for Overweight and Obesity on the Human Gut Microbiome: A Systematic Review	26
Clinical Outcomes in the Patient With Traumatic Brain Injury and Comorbid Obesity: A Scoping Review	26
From preschool to policy: A scoping review of recommended interventions for a systems approach to improve dietary intake in early childhood	26
The implementation and effectiveness of outlet‐level healthy food and beverage accreditation schemes: A systematic review	26
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Anti‐obesity pharmacological agents for polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis to inform the 2023 international evidence‐based guideline	25
Prevalence and associated factors of secondary hyperparathyroidism after Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass: A meta‐analysis	25
Exercise and bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the feasibility and acceptability of exercise and controlled trial methods	25
W.P.T (Philip) James, born June 27, 1938 and died October 5, 2023 ‐ Tributes from friends and colleagues	24
Diagnostic imaging in lipedema: A systematic review	24
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Body mass index in parents and their adult offspring: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	24
Inequalities in Exclusively Mobile Interventions Targeting Weight‐Related Behaviors: Systematic Review of Observational Studies	24
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Fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids: A potential treatment for obesity‐related diseases	24
The effectiveness of interventions during the first 1,000 days to improve energy balance‐related behaviors or prevent overweight/obesity in children from socio‐economically disadvantaged families of h	24
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Tracking and changes in the clustering of physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet, and sleep across childhood and adolescence: A systematic review	23
The effects of dietary macronutrient composition on resting energy expenditure following active weight loss: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
Two‐sided roles of adipose tissue: Rethinking the obesity paradox in various human diseases from a new perspective	23
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A scoping review of school‐based anthropometric measurement	23
Effectiveness of Smartphone Application‐Based Interventions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Individuals With Prediabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	23
Longer‐term effects of intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults with overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
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Identifying behavior change techniques (BCTs) in responsive feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity—A systematic review	23
A systematic review of social connections as determinants of obesity: Longitudinal evidence limited to marital transitions	23
Comparative Effects of 12 Exercise Modalities on Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage in Youth With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis	23
Impact of food, beverage, and alcohol brand marketing on consumptive behaviors and health in children and adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	23
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Weight loss and asthma control: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials	23
Association of iron deficiency and anemia with obesity among children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	22
The Macroeconomic Cost of Obesity and Overweight in European Countries: A Systematic Review and Methodological Quality Analysis	22
Therapeutic potential of stem cell‐derived somatic cells to treat metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease and diabetes	22
Causal Loop Diagrams of Food Systems, Diet, and Obesity: A Scoping Review of Methods, Contextual Factors, and Outcomes	22
Associations between body mass index and all‐cause mortality: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	22
Characteristics of Combined Movement Behavior Interventions in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review	22
Effects of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists (Mono and Combination Therapy) on Energy Expenditure: A Scoping Review	21
Advancing Personalized Strategies for Obesity Prevention Through Biologically and Behaviorally Tailored Interventions: The Strategic Framework for the BETTER4U Initiative	21
A Scoping Review of Instruments Used to Measure Weight and Body Composition in Infants Under 1 Year	21
Clinical practice guidelines for the management of overweight and obesity published internationally: A scoping review	21
Evaluation of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in severe obesity using noninvasive tests and imaging techniques	21
Youth involvement in policy processes in public health, education, and social work—A scoping review	20
The INFORMAS healthy food environment policy index in Brazil: Benchmarking, current policies, and determining priorities for the future	20
Updating the association between socioeconomic status and obesity in low‐income and lower‐middle‐income sub‐Saharan African countries: A literature review	20
Emotion‐Related Treatments in Patients With Binge Eating Episodes—a Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	20
Reinforcer Pathology as a Mechanism for the Increase in Obesity Throughout Childhood: A Conceptual Blueprint for Research	20
Adherence to Behavioral Weight Management: A Scoping Review of Definitions, Measurement, and Components	20
Effect of Roux‐en‐Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy on Male Sexual Function: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	19
Facilitators and barriers to healthful eating among adolescents in high‐income countries: A mixed‐methods systematic review	19
Exploring the Role of Kisspeptin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Associated Pregnancy Complications	19
Pathophysiology of cellulite: Possible involvement of selective endotoxemia	19
A systematic review of economic evidence for community‐based obesity prevention interventions in children	19
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Use of online food retail platforms throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated diet‐related chronic disease risk factors: A systematic review of emerging evidence	19
Effects of Moderate‐Frequency Resistance Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	19
Inflammation‐mediated metabolic regulation in adipose tissue	19
A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of weight management interventions for people with spinal cord injury	19
Influences of the community and consumer nutrition environment on the food purchases and dietary behaviors of adolescents: A systematic review	19
Contemporary esophageal physiological testing for primary esophageal motility disorder (PEMD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before bariatric surgery: A systematic literature review	19
Microvascular complications of obesity and diabetes—Role of bariatric surgery	18
Potential pathways to the onset and development of eating disorders in people with overweight and obesity: A scoping review	18
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Meteorin‐Like Protein (Metrnl): An Exercise‐Induced Myokine With Therapeutic Potential in Metabolic and Inflammatory Disorders	18
Validity of non‐traditional measures of obesity compared to total body fat across the life course: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	18
Young people will shape the future	18
Do Individuals With Overweight and Obesity Have Reduced Affective and Cognitive Empathy? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	18
Childhood obesity: Implications on adipose tissue dynamics and metabolic health	18
A Systematic Review Identifying Critical Evidence Gaps in Reporting Dietary Change in Randomized Controlled Trials Prescribing Liraglutide, Semaglutide, or Tirzepatide	18
Obesity and Female Reproductive Health; Is There a Role for Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists?	18
Comment on “adipokines and stroke: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of disease risk and patient outcomes”	18
Sarcopenic Obesity in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Scoping Review	18
“ It Is a Vicious Circle ”: Experiences of People Living With Obesity and Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES)	17
Association of bariatric surgery with indicated and unintended outcomes: An umbrella review and meta‐analysis for risk–benefit assessment	17
Food insecurity during pregnancy in high‐income countries, and maternal weight and diet: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	17
Learning from the CO‐CREATE project: A protocol for systems thinking across research (STAR)	17
The effectiveness of technology‐based interventions for weight loss maintenance: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials with meta‐analysis	17
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Exploring the perceptions of Chinese adults toward overweight and obesity: A systematic literature review	17
Are There Any Effective Behavior Change Strategies for Communicating Genetic Risk in Obesity Prevention and Body Weight Reduction Interventions?	17
Obesity, bone marrow adiposity, and leukemia: Time to act	16
Health literacy and obesity: A systematic scoping review	16
Defective lymphatic vasculature in obesity	16
Obesity intervention evidence synthesis: Where are the gaps and which should we address first?	16
Correction to “Emotional Processing in Obesity: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta‐Analysis”	16
Adherence and dropout in exercise‐based interventions in childhood obesity: A systematic review of randomized trials	16
How Does the Ultra‐Processed Food Industry Drive Consumption Through Product Design and Marketing? Mapping a Complex Commercial System According to Expert Mental Models and Evidence Review	16
The vices and virtues of medical models of obesity	16
Effects of bariatric surgery and dietary interventions for obesity on brain neurotransmitter systems and metabolism: A systematic review of positron emission tomography (PET) and single‐photon emissio	15
Bidirectional prediction between weight status and executive function in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of longitudinal studies	15
Glucocorticoids, stress and eating: The mediating role of appetite‐regulating hormones	15
The promising role of Transcendental Meditation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases: A systematic review	15
Host–Microbiota Interactions in Obesity: Immune Metabolic Dysregulation	15
A systematic review on the applicability of cell‐free DNA level as an obesity biomarker	15
Medical semiology of patients with monogenic obesity: A systematic review	15
Prevalence and Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction in Men With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review	15
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Association of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists and Suicidality: A Systematic Review	15
Potent incretin‐based therapy for obesity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the efficacy of semaglutide and tirzepatide on body weight and waist circumference, and safety	15
Encouraging greater empowerment for adolescents in consent procedures in social science research and policy projects	15
m⁶A mRNA methylation: Biological features, mechanisms, and therapeutic potentials in type 2 diabetes mellitus	15
Determinants of adherence to obesity medication: A narrative review	15
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Comparative Efficacy of Different Exercise Modes on Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review With Pairwise and Network Meta‐Analyses	15
The range of outcomes and outcome measurement instruments collected in multisectoral community‐based obesity prevention interventions in children: A systematic review	14
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Adipose Tissue Circadian Clocks: Implications for Metabolism and Metabolic Dysfunction	14
Validity of dietary assessment methods compared with doubly labeled water in children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
A narrative review about the intricate crosstalk among endometrium, adipose tissue, and neurons in endometriosis. The multifaceted role of leptin	14
Episodic future thinking improves intertemporal choice and food choice in individuals with higher weight: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
Effectiveness of interventions to reduce social inequalities of weight status in adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	14
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Polygenic Risk and Nutrient Intake Interactions on Obesity Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies	14
Correction to “The Effectiveness of Interventions on Changing Caregivers' Feeding Practices With Preschool Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis”	14
Nurse‐led intervention for the management of bariatric surgery patients: A systematic review	14
Why do preconception and pregnancy lifestyle interventions demonstrate limited success in preventing overweight and obesity in children? A scoping review investigating intervention complexity, process	14
Eating disorder risk during behavioral weight management in adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review with meta‐analysis	14
A Core set of patient‐reported outcome measures to measure quality of life in obesity treatment research	14
An umbrella review of the effectiveness of fiscal and pricing policies on food and non‐alcoholic beverages to improve health	13
Highway to the danger zone? A cautionary account that GLP‐1 receptor agonists may be too effective for unmonitored weight loss	13
Long‐term effects of different exercise training modes on cytokines and adipokines in individuals with overweight/obesity and cardiometabolic diseases: A systematic review, meta‐analysis, and meta‐reg	13
The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Obesity: A Position Statement From the World Obesity Federation	13
Effects of total diet replacement programs on mental well‐being: A systematic review with meta‐analyses	13
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Nutritional strategies to attenuate postprandial glycemic response	13
The association of weight loss from anti‐obesity medications or bariatric surgery and apnea‐hypopnea index in obstructive sleep apnea	13
Low‐ or No‐Energy Sweeteners and Body Weight Management: Dissecting a “Minor” Effect	13
How high‐fat diet affects bone in mice: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	12
Diet‐focused behavioral interventions to reduce the risk of non‐communicable diseases in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review of existing evidence	12
Representation of adults with class III obesity in studies assessing validity of self‐reported energy intake using doubly labeled water: A systematic review	12
Exploring the progress and trends of immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis spanning nearly two decades	12
Genetic variation in sweet taste receptors and a mechanistic perspective on sweet and fat taste sensation in the context of obesity	12
Effects of bariatric surgery on sexual function and fertility: A narrative review	12
The impact of early childhood education and care‐based interventions on child physical activity, anthropometrics, fundamental movement skills, cognitive functioning, and social–emotional wellbeing: A	12
Integration of observational and causal evidence for the association between adiposity and 17 gastrointestinal outcomes: An umbrella review and meta‐analysis	12
Obesity in South and Southeast Asia—A new consensus on care and management	12