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Sharon Fruh

Researcher at University of South Alabama

Publications -  45
Citations -  835

Sharon Fruh is an academic researcher from University of South Alabama. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mental health & Overweight. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 42 publications receiving 449 citations. Previous affiliations of Sharon Fruh include University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Obesity: Risk factors, complications, and strategies for sustainable long-term weight management

TL;DR: The aims of this article are to review the effects of obesity on health and well‐being and the evidence indicating they can be ameliorated by weight loss, and consider weight‐management strategies that may help patients achieve and maintain weight loss.
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Obesity Stigma and Bias.

TL;DR: By addressing weight bias in the provider setting, individuals affected by obesity may be more likely to engage in a meaningful and productive discussion of weight.
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The Surprising Benefits of the Family Meal

TL;DR: Families who have frequent family meals often see the following benefits with their children and youth: enhanced vocabulary, academic success, healthy food selections, demonstration of positive values, and avoidance of high-risk behaviors.
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Self-efficacy and Satisfaction With Teaching in Online Courses.

TL;DR: Teachers' self-efficacy can be facilitated through faculty development and increased experience teaching online, and teachers had relatively high levels of online teaching self- efficacy and satisfaction.
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Weight Loss and Maintenance Related to the Mechanism of Action of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists

TL;DR: In this article, the mechanism of action of one class of anti-obesity medications, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), in weight loss and longer-term maintenance of weight loss, and the efficacy and safety of this treatment class were discussed.