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Understanding the efficacy and potential adverse events of GLP-1 agonists is crucial for therapy initiation.

Both patients and providers should be well-informed before starting GLP-1 agonist therapy.

The overall prevalence rate of protein supplement use among female gym users in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, was 36.3%.

Practitioners should be aware that a significant portion of female gym users are using protein supplements.

40.4% of gym users in Sarajevo reported regular food supplement consumption.

Practitioners should be aware that a significant portion of gym users are consuming supplements regularly.

Self-prescription is the predominant method of food supplement use among gym users, with 40.3% reporting this practice.

Practitioners should consider the implications of self-prescription on supplement safety and effectiveness.

Males reported higher food supplement consumption compared to females.

Practitioners should tailor their advice and education on supplements considering gender differences.

43.5% of participants aged 40 and above in Bo District have at least one physiological risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, obesity, or diabetes.

Health interventions should target older adults to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are considered syndemic.

Recognizing the syndemic nature of obesity and diabetes can inform integrated treatment approaches.

Interest in non-evidence-based practices was greater among women and Black/African American patients.

Healthcare providers should consider demographic factors when discussing weight loss options.

Interest in GLP-1s was associated with lower education and greater social norms.

Understanding educational background may help tailor discussions about GLP-1s.

Past use of non-evidence-based practices was associated with greater pharmaceutical distrust.

Addressing distrust in pharmaceuticals may improve patient engagement with evidence-based treatments.

Current human evidence on the effects of GLP-1 RAs on periodontal health is limited and observational.

Practitioners should be cautious in applying findings from limited human studies to clinical practice.

44.2% of participants consumed between a scoop or two of supplements daily.

This information can guide recommendations for protein supplement intake among gym-goers.

There is a significant relationship between male gender and supplement consumption (OR = 3.055).

Male gym members may be more likely to consume supplements, highlighting a need for targeted education.

Human studies investigating the effects of exercise training on adipose tissue function are limited.

More research is needed to fully understand how exercise affects fat tissue function in humans.

40.9% of participants demonstrated high adherence to medication, while 42.6% had low adherence.

Practitioners should be aware that adherence levels are suboptimal in this population.

Key barriers to medication adherence include poor diabetes knowledge, depression, polypharmacy, side effects, inadequate patient-provider communication, and lack of continuity in care.

Addressing these barriers may improve medication adherence.

The prevalence of diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among US adults (≥20 years) is 9.9%, with an average Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2020) score of 53.9.

Healthcare providers should be aware of the prevalence of T2DM and average diet quality in this population.

Males with diagnosed T2DM have a significantly higher HEI score than those without (53.3 vs. 51.8).

Nutrition interventions may need to consider gender differences in dietary quality among those with T2DM.

39.2% of participants screened positive for eating disorder signs and symptoms using the SCOFF questionnaire.

Practitioners should be aware that a significant portion of Brazilian adults may exhibit symptoms of eating disorders.

UPF consumption was higher in participants with binge eating and other eating disorders compared to those without ED symptoms.

Higher UPF consumption may be linked to specific eating disorder symptoms, indicating a need for dietary assessments in clinical settings.

Most students (79.7%) did not consume SSB on a daily basis.

Understanding SSB consumption patterns can guide health education efforts.

Participants reported higher current intakes of prepared foods high in fat and high in sugar, sugared drinks, and poultry and wheat compared to their consumption patterns prior to migration.

Practitioners should be aware of the dietary shifts towards higher fat and sugar intake among Hispanic immigrant men.

Traditional foods contributed almost half of participants' energy intake.

Practitioners should consider the role of traditional foods in the diets of Hispanic immigrant men.

Few significant correlations were found between acculturation and nutrient intake.

Practitioners may need to consider that acculturation does not significantly influence nutrient intake in this population.