Obesity

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide. For the first time in modern history, the current generation is expected to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents, simply because of obesity and the associated increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Here you can access a wide range of content dealing with obesity management, metabolic syndrome, childhood obesity and more.

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Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025
Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025

This volume of the Nutrition and Growth Yearbook for 2025 reviews recent research on the relationship between nutrition and child growth, focusing on how diet affects linear growth, weight gain, and body composition in various clinical settings. It features peer-reviewed articles published between July 2023 and June 2024, offering insights into optimal dietary strategies, undernutrition interventions, and preventive measures for promoting healthy growth. The contributors discuss both clinical and foundational research, highlighting the critical role of nutrition in pediatric development. This

The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications Teaser Image
The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications

The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications

Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk Teaser Image
Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk

Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018
Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2018

Co-Authored by 4 Experts
The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers
The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

The Economic Impact of Lower Protein Infant Formula for the Children of Overweight and Obese Mothers

Co-Authored by 5 Experts
No country on course to meet malnutrition targets, Global Nutrition Report says (news)
No country on course to meet malnutrition targets, Global Nutrition Report says

No country on course to meet malnutrition targets, Global Nutrition Report says

Excess body weight responsible for nearly 4 percent of cancers worldwide (news)
Excess body weight responsible for nearly 4 percent of cancers worldwide

Excess body weight responsible for nearly 4 percent of cancers worldwide

Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition in Europe: A lot of premature deaths preventable (news)
Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition in Europe: A lot of premature deaths preventable

Cardiovascular diseases and nutrition in Europe: A lot of premature deaths preventable

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Opportunities to Improve Nutrition Education in Childcare Settings (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Opportunities to Improve Nutrition Education in Childcare Settings

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Opportunities to Improve Nutrition Education in Childcare Settings

Dianne Ward
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education in childcare, schools and communities settings (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education in childcare, schools and communities settings

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education in childcare, schools and communities settings

Mary T. Story
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Implementation of the Nurturing Care Framework (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Implementation of the Nurturing Care Framework

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Implementation of the Nurturing Care Framework

Maureen Black