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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Non-Nutritive Functions of Lipids (digestion, absorption and specific functions)

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Biological Value of Proteins and Specific Functions of Amino Acids

Not too much, not too little: What do we know about appropriate infant feeding?

Not too much, not too little: What do we know about appropriate infant feeding?

Atul Singhal
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Partially Hydrolyzed Formulas in the Management of GI Disorders in Infants

IBD Therapy, Novel Targets and Unmet Needs

IBD Therapy, Novel Targets and Unmet Needs

Incorporating behavioral modification - Strategies into weight Management programs

Incorporating behavioral modification - Strategies into weight Management programs

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Outcomes Research: Measuring the Difference YOU Make!

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The interaction between evolution, development and the obesogenic environment: Individual and societal implications

The interaction between evolution, development and the obesogenic environment: Individual and societal implications