A Astrup

Summary

Affiliation: The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
Country: Denmark

Publications

  1. ncbi How to maintain a healthy body weight
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 76:208-15. 2006
  2. ncbi The role of low-fat diets in body weight control: a meta-analysis of ad libitum dietary intervention studies
    A Astrup
    The Research Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:1545-52. 2000
  3. ncbi Thermogenic drugs as a strategy for treatment of obesity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, RVA University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Endocrine 13:207-12. 2000
  4. ncbi The role of dietary fat in the prevention and treatment of obesity. Efficacy and safety of low-fat diets
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and Centre for Advanced Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:S46-50. 2001
  5. ncbi The role of postprandial releases of insulin and incretin hormones in meal-induced satiety--effect of obesity and weight reduction
    C Verdich
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:1206-14. 2001
  6. ncbi Healthy lifestyles in Europe: prevention of obesity and type II diabetes by diet and physical activity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
    Public Health Nutr 4:499-515. 2001
  7. ncbi Lessons from obesity management programmes: greater initial weight loss improves long-term maintenance
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Obes Rev 1:17-9. 2000
  8. ncbi [A randomized comparison of a course in gourmet cookery versus behavior modification in the treatment of severe obesity]
    Arne V Astrup
    Institut for Human Ernaering, Levnedsmiddel-centret, , Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg C
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:4958-61. 2003
  9. ncbi [Neutral and malodorous flatulence in obesity]
    Arne V Astrup
    Institut for Human Ernaering, , Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:4962-4. 2003
  10. ncbi [The Atkins diet. Status for documentation of the efficacy and safety]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1564-6. 2004

Detail Information

Publications97

  1. ncbi How to maintain a healthy body weight
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
    Int J Vitam Nutr Res 76:208-15. 2006
    ....
  2. ncbi The role of low-fat diets in body weight control: a meta-analysis of ad libitum dietary intervention studies
    A Astrup
    The Research Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:1545-52. 2000
    ..However, their efficacy is controversial. We evaluated the efficacy of ad libitum low-fat diets in reducing body weight in non-diabetic individuals from the results of intervention trials...
  3. ncbi Thermogenic drugs as a strategy for treatment of obesity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, RVA University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Endocrine 13:207-12. 2000
    ..Compounds acting selectively on the human beta3-adrenoceptor are still promising tools to achieve a sustained stimulation of lipolysis and energy expenditure, and several are in the pipeline...
  4. ncbi The role of dietary fat in the prevention and treatment of obesity. Efficacy and safety of low-fat diets
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and Centre for Advanced Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:S46-50. 2001
    ..Does dietary fat play a central role in weight gain and development of obesity? Do low-fat diets have adverse effects on blood lipids?..
  5. ncbi The role of postprandial releases of insulin and incretin hormones in meal-induced satiety--effect of obesity and weight reduction
    C Verdich
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:1206-14. 2001
    ..Previous studies have indicated that the secretion of the intestinal satiety hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is attenuated in obese subjects...
  6. ncbi Healthy lifestyles in Europe: prevention of obesity and type II diabetes by diet and physical activity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
    Public Health Nutr 4:499-515. 2001
    ..8 and reducing dietary fat content to 20-25 energy-% in sedentary subjects, and to 25-35% in more physically active individuals...
  7. ncbi Lessons from obesity management programmes: greater initial weight loss improves long-term maintenance
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Obes Rev 1:17-9. 2000
    ..In conclusion, we find evidence to suggest that a greater initial weight loss as the first step of a weight management programme may result in improved sustained weight maintenance...
  8. ncbi [A randomized comparison of a course in gourmet cookery versus behavior modification in the treatment of severe obesity]
    Arne V Astrup
    Institut for Human Ernaering, Levnedsmiddel-centret, , Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg C
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:4958-61. 2003
  9. ncbi [Neutral and malodorous flatulence in obesity]
    Arne V Astrup
    Institut for Human Ernaering, , Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:4962-4. 2003
  10. ncbi [The Atkins diet. Status for documentation of the efficacy and safety]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1564-6. 2004
  11. ncbi Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an effective tool for weight loss?
    Arne Astrup
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre of Advanced Food Research, RVA University, Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Lancet 364:897-9. 2004
    ..Without that information, low-carbohydrate diets cannot be recommended...
  12. ncbi Topiramate: long-term maintenance of weight loss induced by a low-calorie diet in obese subjects
    Arne Astrup
    The Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 30 Rolighedsvej, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Obes Res 12:1658-69. 2004
    ..To examine the safety and efficacy of topiramate (TPM) for maintaining weight following a low-calorie diet...
  13. ncbi Super-sized and diabetic by frequent fast-food consumption?
    Arne Astrup
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre of Advanced Food Research, RVA University, Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Lancet 365:4-5. 2005
  14. ncbi Topiramate: a new potential pharmacological treatment for obesity
    Arne Astrup
    Department of Human Nutrition Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Obes Res 12:167S-73S. 2004
    ..Paresthesia was a frequent occurrence, but it did not lead to withdrawal of >5% of the subjects in any study...
  15. ncbi The N363S polymorphism of the glucocorticoid receptor and metabolic syndrome factors in men
    Benjamin Buemann
    Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Obes Res 13:862-7. 2005
    ..To test the associations between the N363S polymorphism of the glucocorticoid receptor gene (NR3C1) and factors related to the metabolic syndrome in middle-aged men with and without juvenile-onset obesity...
  16. ncbi The trans fatty acid story in Denmark
    Arne Astrup
    Department of Human Nutrition, The Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Atheroscler Suppl 7:43-6. 2006
    ..The Danish success story might be interesting for other countries where this unnecessary health hazard could be eliminated from their foods...
  17. ncbi The role of dietary fat in body fatness: evidence from a preliminary meta-analysis of ad libitum low-fat dietary intervention studies
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Br J Nutr 83:S25-32. 2000
    ..A reduction in dietary fat without restriction of total energy intake prevents weight gain in subjects of normal weight and produces a weight loss in overweight subjects, which is highly relevant for public health...
  18. ncbi Meta-analysis of resting metabolic rate in formerly obese subjects
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and the Center for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Am J Clin Nutr 69:1117-22. 1999
    ..The inconsistent reports may be due to a lack of statistical power to detect small differences in RMR and improper adjustment for body size and composition...
  19. ncbi Age and sex effects on energy expenditure
    B Klausen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen
    Am J Clin Nutr 65:895-907. 1997
    ..In conclusion, no sex effect and no linear decrease in energy expenditure was found with increased age and the middle-aged subjects had lower BMR than younger subjects independent of body size, body composition and activity...
  20. ncbi The effect of sibutramine on energy expenditure and appetite during chronic treatment without dietary restriction
    D L Hansen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 23:1016-24. 1999
    ..To assess the contribution of a thermogenic effect to weight loss induced by eight weeks treatment with sibutramine (15mg/d) vs placebo in obese subjects...
  21. ncbi Impact of the v/v 55 polymorphism of the uncoupling protein 2 gene on 24-h energy expenditure and substrate oxidation
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 23:1030-4. 1999
    ..We studied the role of a common amino acid substitution, replacing an alanine (A) with a valine (V) at codon 55, of the coding region of the UCP2 gene for 24-h energy expenditure and respiratory quotient (RQ) in healthy subjects..
  22. ncbi What do pharmacological approaches to obesity management offer? Linking pharmacological mechanisms of obesity management agents to clinical practice
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 106:29-34. 1998
    ....
  23. ncbi [Sibutramine, an upcoming drug for weight loss acting on energy consumption and energy expenditure]
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Kopenhagen, Danemark
    Acta Med Austriaca 25:146-9. 1998
    ..Meantime sibutramine is on the market in the United States under the trade name Meridia...
  24. ncbi The American paradox: the role of energy-dense fat-reduced food in the increasing prevalence of obesity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 1:573-7. 1998
    ..Other explanations, e.g. the under-reporting of dietary fat in surveys and the clustering of obesity-promoting lifestyles in subgroups of the population, should be sought...
  25. ncbi Macronutrient balances and obesity: the role of diet and physical activity
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, KVL, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Public Health Nutr 2:341-7. 1999
    ..Increasing daily physical activity and reducing dietary fat content may be more effective when combined than when separate in preventing weight gain and obesity...
  26. ncbi Physical activity and weight gain and fat distribution changes with menopause: current evidence and research issues
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 31:S564-7. 1999
    ..The aim of this analysis was to assess the role of physical activity for weight gain and changes in fat distribution occurring with menopause...
  27. ncbi Possible role of adiponectin and insulin sensitivity in mediating the favorable effects of lower body fat mass on blood lipids
    B Buemann
    Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91:1698-704. 2006
    ....
  28. ncbi The effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 on energy expenditure and substrate metabolism in humans
    A Flint
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Center for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:288-98. 2000
    ....
  29. ncbi Thermogenic effects of sibutramine in humans
    D L Hansen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Am J Clin Nutr 68:1180-6. 1998
    ..Animal studies have shown that sibutramine exerts its effect by enhancing satiety as well as by increasing thermogenesis...
  30. ncbi Macronutrient-specific effect of FTO rs9939609 in response to a 10-week randomized hypo-energetic diet among obese Europeans
    K Grau
    Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Centre for Health and Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 33:1227-34. 2009
    ..The A risk allele of rs9939609 of the fat mass- and obesity-associated gene (FTO) increases body fat mass...
  31. ncbi Lower-body fat mass as an independent marker of insulin sensitivity--the role of adiponectin
    B Buemann
    Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 29:624-31. 2005
    ....
  32. ncbi Randomized, multi-center trial of two hypo-energetic diets in obese subjects: high- versus low-fat content
    M Petersen
    Institute of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 30:552-60. 2006
    ..Both diets produced favorable changes in fasting blood lipids, insulin and glucose...
  33. ncbi Leptin is influenced both by predisposition to obesity and diet composition
    A Raben
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:450-9. 2000
    ..1) To investigate whether plasma leptin concentrations differ between subjects with and without the genetic predisposistion to obesity, and (2) to investigate the effect of dietary manipulations on plasma leptin in these subjects...
  34. ncbi Leptin levels are associated with fat oxidation and dietary-induced weight loss in obesity
    C Verdich
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Obes Res 9:452-61. 2001
    ..A low leptin level for a given FM was associated with a greater weight loss, suggesting that obese subjects with greater leptin sensitivities are more successful in reducing weight...
  35. ncbi Impact on weight dynamics and general growth of the common FTO rs9939609: a longitudinal Danish cohort study
    T Jess
    Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospitals, Centre for Health and Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 32:1388-94. 2008
    ..We investigated the impact of the fatness-related FTO rs9939609 A-allele on cross-sectional and longitudinal measures of body mass index (BMI), height and lean body mass (LBM) in a unique cohort representing a broad range of BMI...
  36. ncbi The effect of caffeine, green tea and tyrosine on thermogenesis and energy intake
    A Belza
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Eur J Clin Nutr 63:57-64. 2009
    ..To investigate the effect of three different food ingredients tyrosine, green tea extract (GTE) and caffeine on resting metabolic rate and haemodynamics, and on ad libitum energy intake (EI) and appetite...
  37. ncbi Diurnal metabolic profiles after 14 d of an ad libitum high-starch, high-sucrose, or high-fat diet in normal-weight never-obese and postobese women
    A Raben
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Center for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, and the Department of Medical Physiology, The Panum Institute, The University of Copenhagen, Denmark
    Am J Clin Nutr 73:177-89. 2001
    ..The influence of the amount and type of carbohydrates in the diet on risk factors for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease remains unclear...
  38. ncbi Acetylation of or beta-cyclodextrin addition to potato beneficial effect on glucose metabolism and appetite sensations
    A Raben
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Am J Clin Nutr 66:304-14. 1997
    ..This was especially true for the beta-cyclodextrin-enriched starch. Slower gastric-emptying rate or delayed intestinal absorption of the modified starch may explain the observed differences...
  39. ncbi Glucagon-like peptide 1 promotes satiety and suppresses energy intake in humans
    A Flint
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Center for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    J Clin Invest 101:515-20. 1998
    ..002). In conclusion, the results show that GLP-1 enhanced satiety and reduced energy intake and thus may play a physiological regulatory role in controlling appetite and energy intake in humans...
  40. ncbi Long-term effects of leisure time physical activity on risk of insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance, allowing for body weight history, in Danish men
    T Berentzen
    Institute for Preventive Medicine, Center for Health and Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Diabet Med 24:63-72. 2007
    ....
  41. ncbi Long-term influences of body-weight changes, independent of the attained weight, on risk of impaired glucose tolerance and Type 2 diabetes
    E Black
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre of Advanced Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Diabet Med 22:1199-205. 2005
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Independent of attained level of body weight in middle-aged men, weight gain is associated with increased risk of IGT, and is greater in those not overweight in childhood...
  42. ncbi The role of low-fat diets and fat substitutes in body weight management: what have we learned from clinical studies?
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, RVA University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    J Am Diet Assoc 97:S82-7. 1997
    ..More randomized, controlled, long-term dietary intervention studies are warranted to identify the optimal diet composition for the treatment of obesity...
  43. ncbi The association between the val/ala-55 polymorphism of the uncoupling protein 2 gene and exercise efficiency
    B Buemann
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:467-71. 2001
    ....
  44. ncbi A meta-analysis of the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 (7-36) amide on ad libitum energy intake in humans
    C Verdich
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Food, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 86:4382-9. 2001
    ..Glucagon-like peptide-1 infusion reduces energy intake dose dependently in both lean and overweight subjects. A reduced gastric emptying rate may contribute to the increased satiety induced by glucagon-like peptide-1...
  45. ncbi Effect of diet-induced energy deficit and body fat reduction on high-sensitive CRP and other inflammatory markers in obese subjects
    A Belza
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 33:456-64. 2009
    ....
  46. ncbi A randomized trial of the effects of dietary counseling on gestational weight gain and glucose metabolism in obese pregnant women
    S Wolff
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Science, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 32:495-501. 2008
    ..Can gestational weight gain in obese women be restricted by 10-h dietary consultations and does this restriction impact the pregnancy-induced changes in glucose metabolism?..
  47. ncbi Effect of obesity and major weight reduction on gastric emptying
    C Verdich
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:899-905. 2000
    ..An enhanced gastric emptying rate might reduce the satiating effect of food and thereby promote obesity. Gastric emptying rate has previously been compared between obese and lean subjects with conflicting outcome...
  48. ncbi Increased intensity of a single exercise bout stimulates subsequent fat intake
    B Klausen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 23:1282-7. 1999
    ..How this change in lifestyle affects the selection of dietary intakes is presently unknown...
  49. ncbi Effects of the two beta3-agonists, ZD7114 and ZD2079 on 24 hour energy expenditure and respiratory quotient in obese subjects
    B Buemann
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 24:1553-60. 2000
    ..To analyze the effect of two different beta3-adrenoceptor agonists, ZD7114 and ZD2079 on 24h energy expenditure (EE) and substrate oxidations in obese weight-stable subjects...
  50. ncbi The effect of physiological levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 on appetite, gastric emptying, energy and substrate metabolism in obesity
    A Flint
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Center for Food Research, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:781-92. 2001
    ..The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a GLP-1 infusion in a physiological dose on appetite sensations, energy intake, gastric emptying, energy and substrate metabolism...
  51. ncbi Twenty-four hour energy expenditure and substrate oxidation before and after 6 months' ad libitum intake of a diet rich in simple or complex carbohydrates or a habitual diet
    T H Vasilaras
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:954-65. 2001
    ....
  52. ncbi No effect of inhibition of insulin secretion by diazoxide on weight loss in hyperinsulinaemic obese subjects during an 8-week weight-loss diet
    A Due
    Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Diabetes Obes Metab 9:566-74. 2007
    ..1 mmol/l), hyperinsulinaemic (fasting plasma insulin of > or =100 pmol/l) adults during a 2.5 MJ/day energy-deficient diet...
  53. ncbi Subnormal energy expenditure: a putative causal factor in the weight gain induced by treatment of hyperthyroidism
    R Jacobsen
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Diabetes Obes Metab 8:220-7. 2006
    ..CONCLUSIONS: The study suggests that weight gain during treatment of hyperthyroidism might be due to subnormal levels of EE and SPA caused by a suppression of the thyroid hormone to a level in the lower end of the normal range...
  54. ncbi Twenty-four-hour respiratory quotient: the role of diet and familial resemblance
    S Toubro
    The Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 83:2758-64. 1998
    ..Further RQ and the habitual dietary composition shared familial and nonfamilial factors...
  55. ncbi Common variants near MC4R in relation to body fat, body fat distribution, metabolic traits and energy expenditure
    S I I Kring
    Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Centre for Health and Society, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 34:182-9. 2010
    ..We examined the associations of rs17782313 and rs17700633 in relation to body fat, body fat distribution, metabolic traits, weight development and energy expenditure...
  56. ncbi Effect of short-term high dietary calcium intake on 24-h energy expenditure, fat oxidation, and fecal fat excretion
    R Jacobsen
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes (Lond) 29:292-301. 2005
    ..This observation may contribute to explain why a high-calcium diet produces weight loss, and it suggests that an interaction with dietary protein level may be important...
  57. ncbi Micronutrient intake in overweight subjects is not deficient on an ad libitum fat-reduced, high-simple carbohydrate diet
    T H Vasilaras
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Eur J Clin Nutr 58:326-36. 2004
    ....
  58. ncbi The Diet, Obesity and Genes (Diogenes) Dietary Study in eight European countries - a comprehensive design for long-term intervention
    T M Larsen
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Obes Rev 11:76-91. 2010
    ..Despite major cultural and dietary regional differences in Europe, interventions addressing effects of dietary factors are feasible with a reasonable attrition...
  59. ncbi The effect of diets high in protein or carbohydrate on inflammatory markers in overweight subjects
    A Due
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Diabetes Obes Metab 7:223-9. 2005
    ..CONCLUSION: Dietary carbohydrate/protein ratio has no effect on inflammatory markers, but the study confirmed that body fatness is positively associated with levels of serum CRP...
  60. ncbi Can alginate-based preloads increase weight loss beyond calorie restriction? A pilot study in obese individuals
    M Georg Jensen
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 30, DK 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Appetite 57:601-4. 2011
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  61. ncbi The appetite-suppressant effect of nicotine is enhanced by caffeine
    A Jessen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
    Diabetes Obes Metab 7:327-33. 2005
    ..CONCLUSION: Caffeine added to nicotine chewing gum appears to amplify its attenuating effects on appetite and the combinations of 1-mg of nicotine with caffeine seem to be well tolerated...
  62. ncbi Predictors of weight loss and maintenance during 2 years of treatment by sibutramine in obesity. Results from the European multi-centre STORM trial. Sibutramine Trial of Obesity Reduction and Maintenance
    D Hansen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and Centre for Advanced Food Science, LMC, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:496-501. 2001
    ..As only 8% of the variation in 24 months weight change could be explained by the predictors, the clinical value of this information is limited...
  63. ncbi Effect of normal-fat diets, either medium or high in protein, on body weight in overweight subjects: a randomised 1-year trial
    A Due
    Department of Human Nutrition, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 28:1283-90. 2004
    ..CONCLUSION: A fat-reduced diet high in protein seems to enhance weight loss and provide a better long-term maintenance of reduced intra-abdominal fat stores...
  64. ncbi The effect of wine or beer versus a carbonated soft drink, served at a meal, on ad libitum energy intake
    B Buemann
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and Center for Advanced Food Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 26:1367-72. 2002
    ..Alcoholic beverage drinking may increase total energy intake at a meal by various mechanisms and this effect may depend on the sort of beverage...
  65. ncbi PPARgamma agonists in the treatment of type II diabetes: is increased fatness commensurate with long-term efficacy?
    T M Larsen
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 27:147-61. 2003
    ....
  66. ncbi Human gastrointestinal tolerance to D-tagatose
    B Buemann
    Research Department of Human Nutrition and Centre of Food Research, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, 1958, Denmark
    Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 29:S71-7. 1999
    ..In most cases, symptoms were reported as light or moderate. However, the results suggest that 30 g taken at one time may be above the dose which should be recommended for ordinary use...
  67. ncbi The acute effect of D-tagatose on food intake in human subjects
    B Buemann
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Br J Nutr 84:227-31. 2000
    ..This present study did not support any hyperphagic effect of D-tagatose, but rather suggests that D-tagatose may contribute to a reduced energy intake...
  68. ncbi [A randomized comparison of two weight-reducing diets. Calorie counting versus low-fat carbohydrate-rich ad libitum diet]
    S Toubro
    Forskningsinstitut for Human Ernaering, Den Kongelige Veterinaer og Landbohøjskole, Frederiksberg
    Ugeskr Laeger 160:816-20. 1998
    ..7 of 13.8 kg in the fixed energy intake group. At follow-up two years after the initial weight loss, 65% of the ad lib group and only 40% of the fixed energy intake group had maintained a weight loss of > 5 kg...
  69. ncbi [Dietary guidelines on obesity at Danish pharmacies. Results of a 12-week course with a 1-year follow-up. Research Group on Human Nutrition, Frederiksberg]
    S Toubro
    Forskningsinstituttet for Human Ernaering, Den Kgl Veterinaer og Landbohøjskole, Frederiksberg
    Ugeskr Laeger 161:5308-13. 1999
    ..In conclusion, the initial weight loss, and maintenance and drop-out rate are comparable with results from general practitioners and hospital out-patient clinics, but the costs are substantially lower...
  70. ncbi [Lipogenesis: does it have a relevance in the obesity research?]
    Benjamin Buemann
    , Institut for Human Ernaering
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:2233-4. 2004
  71. ncbi [Sugar--but not sweeteners--increased the weight of obese persons after ten weeks of intake]
    Anne Raben
    Institut for Human Ernaering, Levnedsmiddelcentret, , Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:1552-7. 2003
  72. ncbi [Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an effective tool for weight loss?--secondary publication]
    Angela Harper
    Institut for Human Ernaering, Levnedsmiddelcentret, , Frederiksberg
    Ugeskr Laeger 167:1183-5. 2005
  73. ncbi [The effect of sibutramine for the maintenance of weight loss. A randomized controlled clinical trial]
    S Toubro
    , Frederiksberg
    Ugeskr Laeger 163:2935-40. 2001
    ....
  74. ncbi Visceral fat loss induced by a low-calorie diet: a direct comparison between women and men
    C Gasteyger
    Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Diabetes Obes Metab 11:596-602. 2009
    ..The aim of this study was to assess if changes in VAT induced by a low-calorie diet (LCD) differ between women and men...
  75. ncbi When, for whom and how to use sibutramine?
    A Astrup
    Research Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 25:S2-7. 2001
    ..Sibutramine is indicated for use in obese patients (BMI > 30 kg/m2) and also overweight patients with a BMI > 27 kg/m2 who have additional obesity-related risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia...
  76. ncbi Effects of trans- and n-3 unsaturated fatty acids on cardiovascular risk markers in healthy males. An 8 weeks dietary intervention study
    J Dyerberg
    Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    Eur J Clin Nutr 58:1062-70. 2004
    ..Studies of long-term intake of industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFA) and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) suggest opposite effects on cardiovascular disease risk. Common mechanisms of action are probable...
  77. ncbi [Obesity: one of this century's greatest health challenge?]
    Søren Toubro
    Københavns Universitet, Det Biomedicinske Fakultet, Institut for Human Ernaering, og Reduce en forskningsklinik, og Gentofte Hospital, Klinisk Ernaeringsenhed, Denmark
    Ugeskr Laeger 172:534-6. 2010
    ..Such treatment is hampered by the lack of official guidelines and a relatively limited effect compared to the expectations of patients as well as medical staff. Guidelines and official subsidies are debated...
  78. ncbi [Dietary Recommendations 2005]
    Arne V Astrup
    , , Institut for Human Ernaering
    Ugeskr Laeger 167:2296-9. 2005
  79. ncbi [Obesity, the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease]
    Sten Madsbad
    H:S Hvidovre Hospital, Endokrinologisk Klinik, , Levnedsmiddelcentret, Institut for Human Ernaering
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1561-4. 2004
  80. ncbi [High levels of industrially produced trans fatty acids in popular fast food - but not in Denmark--secondary publication]
    Steen Stender
    Amtssygehuset i Gentofte, Klinisk Biokemisk Afdeling, Hellerup
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:1654-7. 2006
    ..During a period of just a few years, Denmark has thus eliminated a risk factor for ischemic heart disease without noticeable side effects for consumers. This risk factor is, however, still present in many other countries...
  81. ncbi [The importance of physical activity and fitness in avoiding the complications of obesity]
    Tina Berentzen
    H:S Institut for Sygdomsforebyggelse, Center for Sundhed og Samfund, H:S Hvidovre Hospital, Medicinsk-endokrinologisk Afdeling, , Frederiksberg, Levnedsmiddelcentret
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:144-9. 2006
    ..However, physical activity does reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is concluded that both inactivity and obesity have an adverse effect on health...
  82. ncbi Leisure-time activity is an important determinant of long-term weight maintenance after weight loss in the Sibutramine Trial on Obesity Reduction and Maintenance (STORM trial)
    Marleen A van Baak
    Department of Human Biology, Nutrition and Toxicology Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
    Am J Clin Nutr 78:209-14. 2003
    ..The success rate of long-term maintenance of weight loss in obese patients is usually low. To improve the success rate, determinants of long-term weight maintenance must be identified...
  83. ncbi [Physical activity and chronic disease II. Type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer]
    Peter Magnusson
    H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Medicinsk Center
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1547-51. 2004
  84. ncbi [Weight loss as therapy of knee osteoarthritis in obese patients--secondary publication]
    Robin Christensen
    H:S Frederiksberg Hospital, Parker Instituttet
    Ugeskr Laeger 167:2522-6. 2005
  85. ncbi [Obesity in Denmark--why has it not gone so badly?]
    Henning Bay Nielsen
    H S Rigshospitalet, Anaestesiafdelingen, Center for Muskelforskning, Den Kongelige Veterinaer og Landbohøjskole, Levnedsmiddelcenteret, Institut for Human Ernaering, Arhus Universitetshospital, Arhus Sygehus, Medicinsk afdeling C
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:132-5. 2006
    ..Although several factors may be of importance, Danes are more physically active and their intake of beverages with added sugar is less than in the American population...
  86. ncbi [How is the fat stored in our bodily parts?]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:2580-1. 2003
  87. ncbi [Drug treatment of obesity]
    Ole Lander Svendsen
    Astrup H S Bispebjerg Hospital, Endokrinologisk Sektion, Intern Medicinsk Klinik I, København NV
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:163-7. 2006
    ..However, until data on morbidity and mortality are available from RCTs, there is no absolute indication for prescribing drugs for treatment of obesity...
  88. ncbi [Alternative causes of obesity]
    Arne V Astrup
    , Levnedsmiddelcentret, Institut for Human Ernaering, Huddninge Universitetssjukhus, Overviktsenheten, og Center for Sundhed og Samfund
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:135-7. 2006
    ....
  89. ncbi [Can "food pyramids" solve the obesity epidemics?]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 167:869. 2005
  90. ncbi [Physical activity and chronic disease III. Musculoskeletal diseases and lung diseases]
    Peter Magnusson
    H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Medicinsk Center
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1552-7. 2004
  91. ncbi [The antioxidant hypothesis is dead. How many Danes died with it?]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 168:2786. 2006
  92. ncbi [Health diet is a strong medication--but the population don't eat it]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 169:26. 2007
  93. ncbi [Physical activity and chronic disease I. Heart disease and hypertension]
    Peter Magnusson
    H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Medicinsk Center
    Ugeskr Laeger 166:1543-7. 2004
  94. ncbi [Big nutrition surveys are effective!]
    Lotte Holm
    Ugeskr Laeger 164:649-51. 2002
  95. ncbi [Liberalized use of Letigen--how is the documentation?]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 164:4942-3; author reply 4943-4. 2002
  96. ncbi [Steadily changing food consumption of Danes. Clear trends during the period 1995-2001]
    Jóhanna Haraldsdóttir
    Ernaeringsrådet, Sydmarken 32D, DK 2860 Søborg
    Ugeskr Laeger 164:2028-33. 2002
    ..The aim of the study was to describe trends in food habits in Denmark derived from a food frequency survey conducted by the Danish Nutrition Council in 2001 and compare it to similar surveys from 1995 and 1998...
  97. ncbi [Do politicians have knowledge of research conditions at universities?]
    Arne V Astrup
    Ugeskr Laeger 165:1557-8. 2003