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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How the New 2016 Critical Care Nutrition Guidelines Impact Bedside Practice in the ICU!

Biomarkers Indicating Risk and Long-term Outcome in Premature Infants

Biomarkers Indicating Risk and Long-term Outcome in Premature Infants

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Nutrition in Early Infancy and Long Term Outcome

Cardiometabolic Responses to Macronutrient Balances in Obesity

Cardiometabolic Responses to Macronutrient Balances in Obesity

Complementary Feeding and Health Consequences

Complementary Feeding and Health Consequences

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Epidemiology of Obesity and Cost of Illness

Intrauterine and Early Postnatal Nutrition: Long-Term Outcome (Obesity)

Intrauterine and Early Postnatal Nutrition: Long-Term Outcome     

Nutrition Intervention in Wound Management: The Neglected Piece of the 3-Legged Stool (videos)

Nutrition Intervention in Wound Management: The Neglected Piece of the 3-Legged Stool

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