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The obesity epidemic continues to exist as nearly one third of the adult population in the United States is reported to be obese1. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective method of achieving long-term weight loss among obese individuals. The remarkable success of weight loss surgery in

INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes In Brazil, chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were the cause of 72% of deaths and reached 63% in the world in 2008, with large numbers of premature deaths. Cardiovascular disease (31.3%), Diabetes Mellitus (DM) (5.2%), cancer (16.3%) and

The goal of the research is to develop a novel strategy to promote healthy behaviors associated with obesity prevention in older adolescent populations. A community based participatory research (CBPR) approach is used with partnerships among older adolescents, university researchers and faculty, and

Children will be screened prior to participation with the expectation of enrolling 40 to randomize equally to either the control arm or one of the three intervention arms. This should assure that at least 10 participants would complete each intervention. The four groups are placebo (no bean powder

The study will assess the effect of MBB's on 24 hour energy expenditure by performing indirect calorimetry, and on appetite using visual analogue scales (VAS). The planned sample size is 54 healthy male and female adults, both lean and overweight. We plan to test 6 metabolism-boosting beverages in