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

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Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2024

Nutrition - A global opportunity for health

Nutrition: A Global Opportunity for Health

Jeyakumar Henry
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Nestlé Research and Development Scientific Roundtable 2021: Food Which is Good for People and the Planet

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Gut Microbiota: No longer the forgotten organ

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Food for thought: Nutritional needs during pregnancy

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Annales 78.2 - Gut Microbiota: No Longer the Forgotten Organ

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The Clinical and Therapeutic Implications of Meal Replacements: Sustained Weight Loss for Improved Liver Health and Diabetes Remission

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The Clinical Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness of Meal Replacements for Weight Management: Achieving Improved Management of Co-Morbidities and Diabetes Remission

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Postprandial Glycaemic Excursions: Implications for Health and Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions” – Proceedings from NNI Symposium at 2021 Virtual EASD Annual Meeting