Dr. Rippe's Background

RESEARCH ARTICLES AND BOOKS WRITTEN IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS AND METABOLISM

PUBLICATIONS

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

1. Morris DH, Cuneo PJ, Yamartino MS, Mance MJ, Bell KJ, Puleo EM, Ward A, Rippe JM: High-Intensity Sweetners, Energy and Nutrient Intakes of Overweight Women and Men Participating in a Weight-Loss Program. Nutri Research. 13:123-132, 1993.

2. Marks BL, Ward A, Morris DH, Castellani J, Rippe JM: Fat Free Mass is Maintained in Women Following a Moderate Diet and Exercise Program. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 27:1243-1251, 1995.

3. Rippe JM: Overweight and Health: Communications Challenges and Opportunities. Am J of Clin Nutr. 63:3(S) 470S-473S, 1996.

4. Rippe JM, Price JM, DeMers K, Damitz S, Kreidieh I, Stillwell K. Improved Psychological Well Being, Quality of Life and Health Practices in Moderately  Overweight Women Following Weight Loss. Obesity Research, Vol 6, No, 3, 1998.

5. Marks BL, Rippe JM: The Importance of Fat Free Mass Maintenance in Weight Loss Programs. Sports Med.  22(5): 273-281, 1996.

6. Rippe J, Price J, Hess S, Kline G, DeMers K, Damitz S, Kreidieh I, Freedson, P. Improved Psychological Well Being, Quality of Life and Health Practices in Moderately Overweight Women Participating in a 12 Week Structured Weight Loss Program. Obesity Research. 6:208-218, 1998.

7. Rippe J, Aronne L, Gilligan, V, Kumanyika S, Owens G, Quesenberry C, Scherger J, Sigman-Grant M. Public Policy Statement on Obesity and Health. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 1(1)34-47., 1998.

8. Rippe JM: Obesity as a Risk Factor for Heart Disease: An Overview. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 1:3-14, 1998.

9. Rippe J, Aronne L, Heyka, R, Kelley D, Ockene I, Wilson P: Obesity as a Risk Factor for Heart Disease. A Roundtable Discussion. Nutrition in Clinical Care. 1(1), 1998.

10. Rippe JM: The Case for Medical Management of Obesity: A Call for Increased Physician Involvement. Obesity Research. 6:23S-33S, 1998.

11. Hill J, Rippe J, Despres J-P, Foreyt J, Sjostrom L, Wolf A: The Future of Obesity Management and Health: It’s time for a New Approach. A Roundtable Discussion. Obesity Research. 6 (S1), 1998.

12. Rippe JM, Crossley S, Ringer R. Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Modern Medical and Lifestyle Management. J Am Diet Assoc. S9-S15, 1998.

13. Rippe JM, Hess S. The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Obesity. J Am Diet Assoc. S31-S38, 1998.

14. Rippe J, Aronne L, Coulston A, Dalton S, Foreyt J, Frank A, Franz M, Nonas C: Panel Discussion: The Obesity Epidemic: A Mandate for Multidisciplinary Approach. J Am Diet Assoc. S55-S62, 1998.

15. Rippe J, Yanovski S: Obesity—A Chronic Disease. Patient Care. (October) 29-50, 1998.

16. Lichtenstein A, Ornish D, Rippe JM, Willett W. The Best Diet for Healthy Adults? Patient Care. November 15, 1999.

17. McInnis K, Franklin B, Rippe J. Counseling for Physical Activity in the Overweight and Obese Patient. American Family Practitioner, Vol. 67, (3) 2003.

18. McInnis K, Franklin B, Rippe J. Counseling for Physical Activity in the Overweight and Obese Patient. American Family Practitioner, Vol. 67, (3) 2003.

19. Melanson K, McInnis K, Rippe J, Blackburn G, Wilson P. Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Research Update. Cardiology in Review, 9:202-207, 2001.

20. Rippe JM, McInnis KJ, Melanson KJ. Physician Involvement in the Management of Obesity as a Primary Medical Condition. Obesity Research. 9(4):302S-311S, 2001.

21. Melanson K, Gootman J, Myrdal A, Kline G, Rippe J. Weight loss and total lipid profile changes in overweight women consuming beef or chicken as the primary protein source. Nutrition: The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences. 19:409-414, 2003.

22. Carpenter M, Rowinski M, Fischer I, Zelbman H, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Effectiveness of Collagen Hydrolysate Supplementation Treatment in Individuals with Symptoms of Mild Osteoarthritis. (Submitted, British J Sports Med, 2004).

23. Melanson K, Angelopoulos T, Nguyen V, Martini M, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Dube T, Fiutem J, Yount B, Rippe J. Consumption of Whole Grain Cereals During Weight Loss: Effects on Dietary Quality, Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B-6, and Obesity. JADA, 106:1380-1388, 2006.

24. Angelopoulos T, Zukley L, Nguyen V, Lowndes J, Melanson K, Rippe J. The Effects of Meeting Attendance on Body Weight, Waist Circumference and Glucose Handling in Overweight or Obese Men and Women. (Submitted, Preventive Medicine, 2007).

BOOK CHAPTERS, REVIEWS AND EDITORIALS

1. Rippe, JM:  Obesity and Heart Disease: The Last Great Risk Factor? Nutrition in Clinical Care. 1:1, 1998.

2. Rippe JM. The Obesity Epidemic: Challenges and Opportunities. J Am Diet Assoc. S5, 1998.

3. Rippe J, Aronne L, Gilligan, V, Kumanyika S, Owens G, Quesenberry C, Scherger J, Sigman-Grant M. Obesity and Health: Public Policy Implications and Recommendations. Lifestyle Medicine, 1999, Blackwell Science.

4. Rippe JM, McInnis KJ: Obesity: The Last Great Risk Factor. Time Magazine Cardiovascular Health Supplement, December 11, 2000.

5. Melanson, KJ, Meigs JB, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Managing Obesity to Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Conditions. In: Foreyt J, Poston WC, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Lifestyle Medicine: Obesity Management, 2001, Blackwell Science (London).

6. Melanson, KJ, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Modern Management of Obesity: The Value of Multidisciplinary Approach. In: Foreyt J, Poston WC, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Lifestyle Medicine: Obesity Management, 2001, Blackwell Science (London).

7. Melanson, KJ, Meigs JB, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Obesity and Health: Public Policy Implications and Recommendations. In: Foreyt J, Poston WC, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. Lifestyle Medicine: Obesity Management, 2001, Blackwell Science (London).

BOOKS

1. Rippe JM, Ward A: The Rockport Walking Program, Prentice Hall Press (New York), 1989.

2. Rippe JM: The Exercise Exchange Program, Simon & Schuster (New York), 1992.

3. Rippe JM: The Polar Fat Free and Fit Forever Program, Fireside (New York), 1994.

4. Foreyt J, Poston W, McInnis K, Rippe J. Lifestyle Obesity Management. Blackwell Science (London), 2003.

5. Rippe JM: Weight Loss that Lasts: Break Through the 10 Big Diet Myths. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

JOURNAL SUPPLEMENTS

1. Rippe JM, (Editor) Obesity as a Risk Factor for Heart Disease: Supplement to Nutrition in Clinical Care. 1(1), 1998.

2. Rippe JM and Hill JO (Editors), : The Future of Obesity Management and Health: It’s time for a New Approach. A Roundtable Discussion. Supplement to Obesity Research. 6 (S1), 1998.

3. Rippe JM, (Guest Editor) Supplement to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, The Obesity Epidemic: A Mandate for Multidisciplinary Approach. October S5-S64, 1998.

ABSTRACTS

1. Ward A, Wilkie S, O'Hanley S, Trask C, Kallmes D, Kleinerman J, Crawford B, Freedson P, Rippe J: Estimation of V02 max in overweight females. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 19:169, 1987.

2. Porcari JP, Ward A, Hastings S, Lozeau M, Ebbeling Chris, Bell K, Maher M, Rippe JM: Estimation of V02 max in overweight adults before and after exercise training and/or diet. (Presented, Annual meeting AAHPERD, 1989).

3. Ward A, Porcari J, Morris D, Bell K, Yamartino M, Zackin M, Lozeau M, Rippe J: Validity of Anthropometric Equations for Estimating Changes in Body Fat of Overweight Men. Med. Sci Sports Exerc. 21:S102, 1989.

4. Morris DH, Ward A, Porcari JP, Bell K, Cuneo P, Yamartino M, Hastings S, Rippe J: Fat Distribution Changes with Body Mass Loss for Overweight Men and Women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 21:S100, 1989.

5. Porcari JP, Ward A, Morris D, Maher M, Cuneo P, O'Hanley S, Rippe JM: Comparison of Weight Loss in Males and Females After 16 weeks of Fitness Walking and/or Diet. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 21:S102, 1989.

6. Castellani J, Ward A, Marks B, Kelleher DW, Puleo E, Rippe J: The effects of diet and exercise on strength in moderately overweight women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 23:S142, 1991.

7. Marks B, Ward A, Castellani J, Fortlage, Morris D, Puleo E, Webber L, Ahlquist L, Rippe, J: The effect of a weight loss program on body composition changes in moderately obese women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 23:S107, 1991.

8. Brown D, Ward A, Marks B, Wang Y, Rippe J: Psychological adaptations with diet and diet plus exercise interventions. (Presented, APA Annual Convention, 1991).

9. Marks B, Ward A, Brown D, Wang Y, Ahmadi S, Rippe J:  A profile of overweight women drop-outs and adherers in a weight loss program. Med Sci Sports Exerc.24:S5;135, 1992.

10. Rippe JM, Price JM, DeMers K, Ahlquist L, Damitz S: Compliance and outcome during a 12 week weight loss and exercise program. Am J Health Promotion. 9:(5), 395-396, 1995.

11. DeMers K, Price J, Stillwell K, Damitz S, Ahlquist L, Fletcher E, Ahmadi S, Rippe J: Validity of a Non-exercise VO2 Max Prediction Model for Overweight Women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 27:5;S1336. 1995.

12. Rippe JM, Price JM, DeMers K, Ahlquist L, Damitz S, Wang Y: Effects of Diet and Exercise on Self-Esteem, Anxiety and Mood States in Moderately Overweight Women. (Accepted, National Meeting, American Psychological Association, 1995).

13. Rippe JM, Price JM, DeMers K, Damitz S, Ahlquist L: The Effects of a 12 Week Hypocaloric Diet and Exercise Program on Body Composition and Cardiovascular Function in Moderately Overweight Women. J Gen Int Med. 10:(7);417, 1995.

14. Price JM, Rippe JM, DeMers K, Damitz S, Ahlquist L: The Effects of a 12 Week Diet and Exercise Program on Quality of Life in Moderately Overweight Women. J Gen Int Med. 10:(4);103, 1995

15. Gootman J, Williams S, Myrdal A, Towse T, Harley A, Bilodeau T, Milley R, Rodriguez N, Kline G, O’Brien D, Rippe J. Source of Dietary Protein Does Not Influence Weight Loss in Overweight Women. Obesity Research. Vol. 7, November 1999

16. Melanson KJ, Dell’Olio J, Carpenter MR, Berlin DP, Knipe SJ, McInnis KJ, Rippe JM. The Influence of a 12-week Walking Program, with and without Weight Loss on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Adults. Obesity Research, Vol. 9(3), 2001.

17. Cooper L, Geise T, Fiutem J, Dell’Olio J, Turgiss J, McInnis K, Rippe J. Perceived Barriers to Weight Loss in Obese Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc.  34(5); S62. 2002.

18. Geise T, Cooper L, Fiutem J, Dell’Olio J, Turgiss J, McInnis K, Rippe J. Identifying Individualized Goals, Perceived Barriers, and Readiness for Behavior Change in Obese Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 34(5), S63, 2002.

19. Fiutem J, McInnis K, Pober D, Dell’Olio J, Freedson P, Rippe J. Validation of a Treadmill Walking Test to Estimate Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Obese Adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 34(5), S290, 2002.

20. Rippe JM, Covington MT, Ackermann SP, Petralia SA, Klein GL, Morrissey DM, Wilson PW. The Registry of Weight and Related Disorders (REWARD) Project: Pilot Study.  (Accepted, American Public Health Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 2001).

21. Cooper L, Fiutem J, Geise T, Nguyen T, Angelopoulos T, Rippe JM. The Effect of Three Intervention Intensities on Metabolic Risk Factors in Obese, Sedentary Adults.  Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 102(9), 2002.

22. McInnis K, Fiutem J, Williams H, Franklin B, Rippe J. Is Walking at a Self-Selected Pace an Adequate Cardiorespiratory Stimulus for Promoting Health and Fitness in Obese Adults? Circulation, Suppl IV., Vol., 108, No.17, 2003.

23. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Fiutem J, Langdon J, Young C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J.  Association of Serum C-Reactive Protein with BMI and Cardiovascular Fitness in Middle Age Adults. Obesity Research Supplement. Vol. 11 (A27), 2003.

24. Fiutem J, Zukley L, Geise T, Legowski P, Nguyen V, Dube T, Yount B, Smidt C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Adiposity Negatively Influences Carotenoids and Antioxidant Status in Overweight Individuals. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 36 (5) Supplement S302, 2004.

25. Melton R, Geise T, Zukley L, Nguyen V, Legowski P, Yount B, Dube T, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Potential Use of Resting Metabolic Rate Beyond Weight Loss. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A159), 2004.

26. Yount B, Dube TJ, Zukley L, Fiutem J, LeBaron B, Lowndes J, Sivo S, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Association of Serum C-Reactive Protein with Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Middle-Aged, Sedentary, Overweight/Obese Adults. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A213), 2004.

27. Dube T, Yount B, Zukley L, LeBaron B, Lowndes J, Sivo S, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Relationship of hs-CRP to Metabolic Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria and Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A213), 2004.

28. Lowndes J, Dube T, Yount B, Zukley L, Sivo S, LeBaron B, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Does BMI or Waist Circumference Correlate Better with Risk Factors Associated with Obesity. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A212), 2004.

29. Zukley L, Legowski P, Nguyen V, Geise T, Lowndes J, Melanson K, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Effect of Weight Loss on Dietary Carotenoid and Skin Carotenoid Levels in Subjects Participating in a Weight Loss Study. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A57), 2004.

30. Geise T, Legowski P, Zukley L, Fiutem J, Melanson K, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Effect of Caloric Restriction and Increased Physical Activity on Metabolic Syndrome:  A Randomized Trial. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A33), 2004.

31. Fiutem J, Dube T, Yount B, Zukley C, Geise T, Legowski P, Nguyen V, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Lean Body Mass is Preserved During a 24 Week Calorie Restricted Diet with Regular Exercise. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A58), 2004.

32. Legowski P, Geise T, Nguyen V, Dube T, Melanson K, Lowndes K, Angelopoulos T Rippe J. A Portable Indirect Calorimeter to Determine Appropriate Weight Loss Goals is Effective in a Lifestyle Modification Weight Loss Program. Obesity Research Supplement, Vol. 12 (A58), 2004.

33. Lowndes J. Zukley L. Melton R. Nguyen V, Carpenter R. Greenstone LC, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Plasma Fibrinogen Levels are Associated with Obesity and Other Markers of Inflammation. (Submitted, Annual Meeting, FASEB, 2005).

34. Fiutem J, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Peel J, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Association Between C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Fitness in Obese Individuals.  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 37(5), S386, 2005.

35. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Greenstone C, Melton R, Nguyen V, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Assessment of the Relationship between Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Status, Inflammation and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Obese. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 37(5), S385, 2005.

36. Lowndes J. Zukley L. Melton R, Fiutem J, Nguyen V, Greenstone L, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Novel Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Have a Greater Association with C-Reactive Protein than Components of the Metabolic Syndrome. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Vol. 37(5), S385, 2005.

37. Angelopoulos T, Lowndes J, Dube T, Yount B, Zukley L, Nguyen V, Fiutem J, Melton R, Melanson K, Greenstone C, Rippe J. The Effects of Two Diets of Higher Carbohydrate with Different Fiber Content and Exercise on Triacylglycerol and High Density Lipoprotein During Weight Loss in Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Circulation, Vol. 111, No. 4, 2005.

38. Lowndes J, Zukley L, Melanson K, Dube T, Yount B, Nguyen V, Fiutem J, Sivo S, Melton R, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Impact of Caloric Restriction and Exercise on Various Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in Women. Circulation, Vol. 111, No. 4, 2005.

39. Melton R, Lowndes J, Peel J, Melanson K, Nguyen V, Emerson R, Zukley L, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Dietary Calcium Intake May Affect Adiposity in Overweight and Obese Individuals. Circulation Vol. 111, No. 14, 2005.

40. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Carpenter R, Peel J, Fiutem F. Sivo S, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Association between C-Reactive-Reactive Protein and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overweight and Obese Women is Independent of Adiposity. Circulation Vol. 111, No. 14, 2005.

41. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Melton R, Nguyen V, Emerson R, LeBaron B, Paul M. Lopez P, Carpenter R, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Markers Including LDL Particle Size from a Comprehensive Weight Loss Program. Obesity Research, Vol. 13, 2005.

42. Paul M, Lopez P, Lowndes J, Zukley L, Melton R, Nguyen V, Emerson R, LeBaron B, Carpenter R, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Changes in Adiposity Following a Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program. Obesity Research, Vol. 13, 2005.

43. Lowndes J, Zukley L, Fiutem J, Melton R, Nguyen V, Emerson R, LeBaron B, Michelle P, Lopez P, Carpenter R, Fiutem J, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Cardiovascular Fitness with a Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program vs Exercise Alone: A Randomized Intervention. Obesity Research, Vol. 13, 2005.

44. Lopez P, Lowndes J, Zukley L, Melton R, Nguyen V, Emerson R, LeBaron B, Paul M, Carpenter R, Greenstone C, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. A Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program vs Exercise Alone: The Effects on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors During a Randomized Intervention. Obesity Research, Vol. 13, 2005.

45. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Nguyen V, Melton R, Angelopoulos TJ, Rippe JM. Preservation of Fat-Free Mass with a Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program. Med Science Sports Exer. 38(5) Supplement S461, 2006.

46. Zukley L, Lowndes J., Lopez P., Michelle P. Angelopoulos TJ, Rippe JM. Reducing Risk of Diabetes: The Effects of a Commercial Lifestyle Modification Weight Loss Program on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity. (Accepted, Annual Meeting FASEB, 2006).

47. Zukley L, Lowndes J. Nguyen V. Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Regular attendance enhances results in a comprehensive Weight-Loss Program. Diabetes Suppl (1) A518, 2006.

48. Lowndes J, Zukley L, Paul M, Lopez P, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. A Commercially Available Program for Weight Loss Results in Improvements in Insulin Resistance in Overweight or Obese Individuals. (Accepted, National Meeting, Endocrine Society, 2006).

49. Nguyen V, Zukley L, Brosnahan J, Summers A, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effect of an Ad Lib Low Energy Density Diet versus a low Glycemic Index Diet on Cardiovascular Risk Factors as Part of a Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program. Obesity Reviews, Vol. (7) Supp (2) 260-261, 2006.

50. Summers A, Nguyen V, Brosnahan J. Zukley L, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without a Hypocaloric Diet on Cholesterol in Overweight and Obese Participants. Obesity 14(Supp) A249, 2006.

51. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. A Commercial Program for Weight-Loss is More Effective than Exercise Alone on Measures of Body Composition and Adiposity. Obesity Reviews, Vol 7, Supp 2, p,. 275, 2006.

52. Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J. Paul M, Angelopoulos T, Alvarado R, Knapp D, Meade N. Carpenter R, Fiutem J, Rippe J. A Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program vs Exercise Alone: The Effects on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity During a Randomized Trial. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A181, 2006.

53. Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Michelle P, Angelopoulos T, Alvarado R, Knapp D, Meade N, Carpenter R, Fiutem J, Rippe J. A Comprehensive Weight-Loss Program vs Exercise Alone: The Effects on Waist Circumference and Triglycerides During a Randomized Intervention. Obesity Suppl, A181, 2006.

54. Nguyen V, Brosnahan J, Summers A, Alvarado R, Knapp D, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Body Mass and Indices of Adiposity. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A249, 2006.

55. Summers A, Nguyen V, Brosnahan J, Zukley L, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Cholesterol in Overweight and Obese Participants. JADA. 196(8) Supp 2A24. 2006.

56. Brosnahan J, Nguyen V, Summers A, Zukley L, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Dietary Quality. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A250, 2006.

57. Summers A, Brosnahan J, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Food Plans Based on Energy Density or Glycemic Index Have Same Effect on Hunger and Satiety When Used in a Comprehensive Weigh-loss Program. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A183, 2006.

58. Brosnahan J, Summers A, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Meade N, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Portion Control, Low Energy Density and Low Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values when Provided as Part of a Comprehensive Weight-loss Program. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A181, 2006.

59. Zukley L, Nguyen V, Summers A, Paul M, Brosnahan J, Alvarado R, Lowndes J, Meade N, Knapp D, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Regular Meeting Attendance as Part of a Comprehensive Weight-loss Program Decreases Insulin Resistance and Body Weight. Obesity 14 (Suppl) A252, 2006.

60. Nguyen V, Zukley L, Brosnahan J, Summers A, Lowndes J. Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Evaluation of Weight Loss Diets on Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Body Mass Index and Insulin Resistance. FASEB, 21(5), 694, 2007.

61. Brosnahan J, Summers A, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Pohl R, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Following Structured Weight Loss. JADA Supplement 3, Vol. 107, No. 8, 2007.

62. Summers A, Brosnahan J, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Risk Factors for Diabetes. JADA Supplement 3, Vol. 107, No. 8, 2007.

63. Nguyen V, Summers A, Brosnahan J, Zukley R, Lowndes J, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise With or Without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Risk Factors for the Metabolic Syndrome. JADA Supplement 3, Vol. 107, No. 8, 2007.

64. Zukley L, Nguyen V, Summers A, Brosnahan J, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Evaluation of a Popular, Online, Weight-loss Product. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 705-P, 2007.

65. Nguyen V, Summers A, Brosnahan J, Zukley R, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Using Online Tools in Conjunction with a Comprehensive, Group-Based Weight Loss Plan Enhances Outcomes. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 706-P, 2007.

66. Zukley L, Brosnahan J, Summers A, Brosnahan J, Nguyen V, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise with or without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Cholesterol in Overweight and Obese Participants. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 502-P, 2007.

67. Brosnahan J, Summers A, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise with or without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Dietary Quality. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 499-P, 2007.

68. Pohl R, Brosnahan J, Summers A, Nguyen V, Zukley L, Lowndes J, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. Effects of Exercise with or without a Hypocaloric Diet Including Oatmeal on Body Mass and Indices of Adiposity. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 501-P, 2007.

69. Lowndes J, Zukley L, Nguyen V, Angelopoulos T, Rippe J. The Effect of High-Fructose Corn Syrup on Uric Acid Levels in Obese Women. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 498-P, 2007.

70. Zukley L, Lowndes J, Melanson K, Nguyen V, Angelopoulos TJ, Rippe JM. The Effect of High Fructose Corn Syrup on Triglycerides in Obese Females. Obesity (Suppl). Vol. 15, 500-P, 2007.

71. Summers A, Nguyen V, Brosnahan J, Zukley L, Pohl R, Lowndes J, Packard P, Reimers K, Astwood J, Rippe J. Changes in Body Composition Following a DASH Eating Patterns that Incorporates Packaged Convenience Foods. (Submitted, Annual Meeting, American Dietetic Association, 2008)