Catia Martins
About
Dr. Martins has been investigating over the past 15 years how exercise and energy restricted diets impact on energy balance and body weight homeostasis, in particular their impact on appetite control.
She holds a first degree (honor) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oporto University (Portugal), a M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition (distinction) from Roehampton University, London (UK) and a Ph.D. from University of Surrey (UK). She has received an awards from the British Nutrition Society in 2007 and Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) in 2008 in recognition of her research on the effects of exercise on appetite control.
In 2008, after completion of her Ph.D., she was awarded a Post Doctoral fellowship (from FCT, Portugal) to investigate the effects of exercise-induced weight loss on appetite-related peptides and motivation to eat in individuals with obesity, at NTNU, under the mentorship of Prof. John Blundell (University of Leeds, UK). Two years later, in 2010, Dr. Martins was awarded a research grant from Central Norway Regional Health Authority/NTNU to lead a project on “High-intensity intermittent training to maximize metabolic and cardiovascular protection in individuals with obesity” in collaboration with Dr. Neil King (Queensland University of Technology, Australia) and Prof. Linda Morgan (University of Surrey, UK).
In 2011 she started as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, being responsible for two of the modules in the new master in “Obesity and Health” (“Definition, pathophysiology and consequences of obesity” and “Conservative treatment of obesity: Behavioral therapy, diet and exercise”). Since then, Dr. Martins’ research shifted towards energy restricted diets and their impact on appetite control and energy metabolism. Her research groups has, in particular, investigated the impact of very-low energy diets, intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets on appetite control. Additionally, she is interested in understanding on bariatric surgery impacts on appetite control and energy metabolism, has potential modulators of long-term weight loss outcomes.
She is at the moment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in USA on a sabbatical leave investigating the physiology of the reduced-obese state in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Gower, Dr. Gary Hunter and Dr. James Hill. Dr. Martins is particularly interested in understanding the phenomenon of metabolic adaptation (a reduction in energy expenditure below predicted levels) and its clinical relevance.
Dr. Martins has published several original papers and reviews on the impact of exercise and energy restricted diets (namely ketogenic diets) on appetite control and energy metabolism and is a regular speaker at the European Congress of Obesity.
Publications
2017
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Nymo, Siren;
Coutinho, Silvia dos Santos Ribeiro F;
Jørgensen, Jeanette;
Rehfeld, JF;
Truby, H;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2017)
Timeline of changes in appetite during weight loss with a ketogenic diet.
International Journal of Obesity
Academic article
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Amundsen, Tina;
Strømmen, Magnus;
Martins, Catia.
(2017)
Suboptimal Weight Loss and Weight Regain after Gastric Bypass Surgery?Postoperative Status of Energy Intake, Eating Behavior, Physical Activity, and Psychometrics.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
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Øvrebø, Bente;
Strømmen, Magnus;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Martins, Catia.
(2017)
Bariatric surgery versus lifestyle interventions for severe obesity: 5-year changes in body weight, risk factors and comorbidities.
Clinical Obesity
Academic article
2016
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Salamati, Saideh;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Martins, Catia.
(2016)
A pilot study of Baker's yeast as a potential contributor to the obesity complex.
BakingEurope
Popular scientific article
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Martins, Catia;
Aschehoug, Irina;
Ludviksen, Marit Krey;
Mehus, Ingar;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2016)
High-intensity interval training and isocaloric moderate-intensity continuous training results in similar improvements in body composition and fitness in obese individuals.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism
Academic article
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Martins, Catia;
Drilen, Tove.
(2016)
Full uenighet om sucker og honing.
Adressavisen
Popular scientific article
2015
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Martins, Catia;
Stensvold, Dorthe;
Finlayson, Graham;
Holst, Jens J.;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2015)
Effect of moderate- and high-intensity acute exercise on appetite in obese individuals.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Academic article
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Finbråten, Ane-Kristine;
Martins, Catia;
Andersen, Guro Lillemoen;
Skranes, Jon Sverre;
Brannsether-Ellingsen, Bente;
Juliusson, Petur Benedikt.
(2015)
Assessment of body composition in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study in Norway.
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Academic article
2014
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Larsen, Ida;
Welde, Boye;
Martins, Catia;
Tjønna, Arnt Erik.
(2014)
High- and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption in men with metabolic syndrome.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Academic article
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Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Anja slanker seg for vitenskapen
.
Adresseavisen
Interview Journal
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Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Kostholdsrådene.
VG : Verdens gang
Interview Journal
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Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Sommerens kaloribomber
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VG : Verdens gang
Interview Journal
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Salamati, Saideh;
Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2014)
Bakers’ yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) antigen in obese and normal weight subjects.
Clinical Obesity
Academic article
2013
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King, NA;
Horner, K;
Hills, AP;
Byrne, NA;
Wood, RE;
Bryant, E.
(2013)
The Interaction Between Exercise, Appetite, and Food Intake: Implications for Weight Control.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Academic literature review
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Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Rehfeld, Jens F.;
King, Neil A.;
Blundell, John E..
(2013)
Effect of Chronic Exercise on Appetite Control in Overweight and Obese Individuals.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Academic article
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Martins, Catia;
Strømmen, Magnus ;
Kulseng, Bård.
(2013)
Longer Length of First Stay in Intermittent Residential Programmes Is Associated with Larger Weight Loss at 1 and 2 Years.
Obesity Facts
Academic article
2012
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King, Neil A.;
Horner, Katy;
Hills, Andrew P.;
Byrne, Nuala M.;
Wood, Rachel E.;
Bryant, Eleanor.
(2012)
Exercise, appetite and weight management: understanding the compensatory responses in eating behaviour and how they contribute to variability in exercise-induced weight loss.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Academic literature review
2011
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Martins, Catia;
Strømmen, Magnus ;
Stavne, Ola A.;
Nossum, Randi;
Mårvik, Ronald;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2011)
Bariatric Surgery versus Lifestyle Interventions for Morbid Obesity-Changes in Body Weight, Risk Factors and Comorbidities at 1 Year.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
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Martins, Catia;
Kjelstrup, Louise;
Mostad, Ingrid Løvold;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2011)
Impact of Sustained Weight Loss Achieved through Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or a Lifestyle Intervention on Ghrelin, Obestatin, and Ghrelin/Obestatin Ratio in Morbidly Obese Patients.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
2010
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Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
King, NA;
Holst, J.J.;
Blundell, JE.
(2010)
The Effects of Exercise-Induced Weight Loss on Appetite-Related Peptides and Motivation to Eat.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM)
Academic article
2008
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Martins, Cátia;
Morgan, L;
Truby, H.
(2008)
A review of the effects of exercise on appetite regulation: an obesity perspective.
International Journal of Obesity
Academic literature review
Journal publications
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Nymo, Siren;
Coutinho, Silvia dos Santos Ribeiro F;
Jørgensen, Jeanette;
Rehfeld, JF;
Truby, H;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2017)
Timeline of changes in appetite during weight loss with a ketogenic diet.
International Journal of Obesity
Academic article
-
Amundsen, Tina;
Strømmen, Magnus;
Martins, Catia.
(2017)
Suboptimal Weight Loss and Weight Regain after Gastric Bypass Surgery?Postoperative Status of Energy Intake, Eating Behavior, Physical Activity, and Psychometrics.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
-
Øvrebø, Bente;
Strømmen, Magnus;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Martins, Catia.
(2017)
Bariatric surgery versus lifestyle interventions for severe obesity: 5-year changes in body weight, risk factors and comorbidities.
Clinical Obesity
Academic article
-
Salamati, Saideh;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Martins, Catia.
(2016)
A pilot study of Baker's yeast as a potential contributor to the obesity complex.
BakingEurope
Popular scientific article
-
Martins, Catia;
Aschehoug, Irina;
Ludviksen, Marit Krey;
Mehus, Ingar;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2016)
High-intensity interval training and isocaloric moderate-intensity continuous training results in similar improvements in body composition and fitness in obese individuals.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism
Academic article
-
Martins, Catia;
Drilen, Tove.
(2016)
Full uenighet om sucker og honing.
Adressavisen
Popular scientific article
-
Martins, Catia;
Stensvold, Dorthe;
Finlayson, Graham;
Holst, Jens J.;
Wisløff, Ulrik;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2015)
Effect of moderate- and high-intensity acute exercise on appetite in obese individuals.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Academic article
-
Finbråten, Ane-Kristine;
Martins, Catia;
Andersen, Guro Lillemoen;
Skranes, Jon Sverre;
Brannsether-Ellingsen, Bente;
Juliusson, Petur Benedikt.
(2015)
Assessment of body composition in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study in Norway.
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Academic article
-
Larsen, Ida;
Welde, Boye;
Martins, Catia;
Tjønna, Arnt Erik.
(2014)
High- and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption in men with metabolic syndrome.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
Academic article
-
Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Anja slanker seg for vitenskapen
.
Adresseavisen
Interview Journal
-
Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Kostholdsrådene.
VG : Verdens gang
Interview Journal
-
Martins, Catia.
(2014)
Sommerens kaloribomber
.
VG : Verdens gang
Interview Journal
-
Salamati, Saideh;
Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2014)
Bakers’ yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) antigen in obese and normal weight subjects.
Clinical Obesity
Academic article
-
King, NA;
Horner, K;
Hills, AP;
Byrne, NA;
Wood, RE;
Bryant, E.
(2013)
The Interaction Between Exercise, Appetite, and Food Intake: Implications for Weight Control.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Academic literature review
-
Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
Rehfeld, Jens F.;
King, Neil A.;
Blundell, John E..
(2013)
Effect of Chronic Exercise on Appetite Control in Overweight and Obese Individuals.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Academic article
-
Martins, Catia;
Strømmen, Magnus ;
Kulseng, Bård.
(2013)
Longer Length of First Stay in Intermittent Residential Programmes Is Associated with Larger Weight Loss at 1 and 2 Years.
Obesity Facts
Academic article
-
King, Neil A.;
Horner, Katy;
Hills, Andrew P.;
Byrne, Nuala M.;
Wood, Rachel E.;
Bryant, Eleanor.
(2012)
Exercise, appetite and weight management: understanding the compensatory responses in eating behaviour and how they contribute to variability in exercise-induced weight loss.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Academic literature review
-
Martins, Catia;
Strømmen, Magnus ;
Stavne, Ola A.;
Nossum, Randi;
Mårvik, Ronald;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2011)
Bariatric Surgery versus Lifestyle Interventions for Morbid Obesity-Changes in Body Weight, Risk Factors and Comorbidities at 1 Year.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
-
Martins, Catia;
Kjelstrup, Louise;
Mostad, Ingrid Løvold;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik.
(2011)
Impact of Sustained Weight Loss Achieved through Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or a Lifestyle Intervention on Ghrelin, Obestatin, and Ghrelin/Obestatin Ratio in Morbidly Obese Patients.
Obesity Surgery
Academic article
-
Martins, Catia;
Kulseng, Bård Eirik;
King, NA;
Holst, J.J.;
Blundell, JE.
(2010)
The Effects of Exercise-Induced Weight Loss on Appetite-Related Peptides and Motivation to Eat.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM)
Academic article
-
Martins, Cátia;
Morgan, L;
Truby, H.
(2008)
A review of the effects of exercise on appetite regulation: an obesity perspective.
International Journal of Obesity
Academic literature review
Teaching
Courses
Knowledge Transfer
2015
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Interview
2014
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2014) - Den som slanker seg trenger . adressavisen adressavisen [Newspaper] 2014-06-26
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2014) Kroppen kjemper mot slanking. Addressavisen Addressavisen [Newspaper] 2014-06-24
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2014) NTNU skal forske på 5:2 dietten. NRK radio - Trondheim NRK radio - Trondheim [Radio] 2014-08-25
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2014) Skal forske på 5:2-dietten. TRondheim, Norway TRondheim, Norway [Newspaper] 2014-08-19
2013
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2013) Rask slanking kan gi bedre resultater. Adressavisen Adressavisen [Newspaper] 2013-08-13
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Interview
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2013) Feeling Fuller Faster – Getting regular exercise can have a surprising effect on appetite. Health magazin "Allure" (USA) Health magazin "Allure" (USA) [Business/trade/industry journal] 2013-06-06
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InterviewMartins, Catia. (2013) Rask slanking kan lønne seg. Adressa Avisen Adressa Avisen [Newspaper] 2013-08-13
2009
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Academic lectureMartins, Catia. (2009) Effects of exercise on appetite control - a physiological perspective. Annual conference of the international society of behavioural nutrition and physical activity 2009-06-16 - 2009-06-20
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Academic lectureMartins, Catia; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; King, Neil; Blundell, John. (2009) A 12-week exercise intervention improves short-term appetite control in overweight/obese volunteers. Nordic Obesity Meeting 2009-09-17 - 2009-09-18
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PosterMartins, Catia; Kulseng, Bård Eirik; King, Neil; Blundell, John. (2009) A 12-week exercise intervention improves short-term appetite control in overweight/obese individuals. European conference on Obesity 2009-05-06 - 2009-05-09
2008
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Academic lectureMartins, Cátia. (2008) The effect of excercise on appetite control. IKM Tirsdagsmøter ved Institutt for kreftforskning og molekylær medisin , Trondheim 2008-09-23 -