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

Interview with Andrea Maier Noth: Early Flavor Exposure (videos)
Interview with Andrea Maier Noth: Early Flavor Exposure

Interview with Andrea Maier Noth: Early Flavor Exposure

Andrea Maier-Nöth
Interview with Sophie Nicklaus: Early development of taste preference (videos)
Interview with Sophie Nicklaus: Early development of taste preference

Interview with Sophie Nicklaus: Early development of taste preference

Interview with Kimberley Mallan: Effect of Parental Feeding on Child’s Eating Behavior (videos)
Interview with Kimberley Mallan: Effect of Parental Feeding on Child’s Eating Behavior

Interview with Kimberley Mallan: Effect of Parental Feeding on Child’s Eating Behavior

Interview with Lisa Fries: Children's Food Acceptance and Picky Eating (videos)
Interview with Lisa Fries: Children's Food Acceptance and Picky Eating

Interview with Lisa Fries: Children's Food Acceptance and Picky Eating

Lisa R. Fries
Interview with Ciaran Forde: Child Eating Behavior and Energy Intake (videos)
Interview with Ciaran Forde: Child Eating Behavior and Energy Intake

Interview with Ciaran Forde: Child Eating Behavior and Energy Intake

Ciarán Forde
Interview from Salvador Villalpando: Mexico Case Study (videos)
Interview from Salvador Villalpando: Mexico Case Study

Interview from Salvador Villalpando: Mexico Case Study

Salvador Villalpando-Carrión
Interview with Regan Bailey: USA Case Study (videos)
Interview with Regan Bailey: USA Case Study

Interview with Regan Bailey: USA Case Study

Regan Bailey
Interview with Imelda Agdeppa: Philippines Case Study (videos)
Interview with Imelda Agdeppa: Philippines Case Study

Interview with Imelda Agdeppa: Philippines Case Study

Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa