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

The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications

Based on information from the WHO in 2022, 1 in 8 people are living with obesity globally. This global obesity epidemic, or globesity, has become a concern due to its lifelong effects especially in raising the risks for communicable and non-communicable diseases, more specifically in cases that begin in childhood. Given the many factors that may contribute to it, such as the environment, epigenetics, and early life nutrition, the long-term goal is addressing overweight and obesity in the different life stages through different preventive measures.

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

N&G Yearbook 2024 Teaser Image

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2024

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Use of Tri-Ponderal Mass Index in Predicting Late Adolescent Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 7–18

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Nutritional needs during the first 1000 days to support growth during infancy and toddlerhood: the influence of maternal health

Eline van der Beek
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Protein levels and intake in early life and its relationship with growth and risk of NCDs

Jean-Charles Picaud
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Q&A - Nutrition and Growth Conference 2022

Jean-Charles Picaud
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Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2022

Co-Authored by 4 Experts
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1000 AND BEYOND: Nourishing From Birth to Lifelong Health

The dawn of transforming food systems towards healthier and affordable diets

The dawn of transforming food systems towards healthier and affordable diets produced in a sustainable way

Eileen Kennedy
How to make nutritious diets more affordable

How to make nutritious diets more affordable, accessible and adequate

Uma Lele