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

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Gastrointestinal Challenges in the Neurologically Impaired Child

Gastrointestinal Challenges in the Neurologically Impaired Child

Childhood Obesity: Social and Behavioral Factors

Childhood Obesity: Social and Behavioral Factors

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Hot Topics: Contemporary Issues in Nutrition Management (videos)

Hot Topics: Contemporary Issues in Nutrition Management

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Human Milk: A Dynamic Source of Nutrition for Infants

Human Milk: A Dynamic Source of Nutrition for Infants

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Protein Requirements in the Hospitalized Patient: What Does the Evidence Suggest?

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Management of Metabolic Syndrome and the Obese Patient with Metabolic Disturbances

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The Wound Comes First: Optimizing Patient Outcome With Nutrition Intervention

Co-Authored by 5 Experts