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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Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025
Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2025

This volume of the Nutrition and Growth Yearbook for 2025 reviews recent research on the relationship between nutrition and child growth, focusing on how diet affects linear growth, weight gain, and body composition in various clinical settings. It features peer-reviewed articles published between July 2023 and June 2024, offering insights into optimal dietary strategies, undernutrition interventions, and preventive measures for promoting healthy growth. The contributors discuss both clinical and foundational research, highlighting the critical role of nutrition in pediatric development. This

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

The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications

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

Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education to optimize growth for the first 1000 days (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education to optimize growth for the first 1000 days

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Nutrition education to optimize growth for the first 1000 days

Maureen Black
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Feeding of Infant and Young Child, with Focus on Behavioral Aspects (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Feeding of Infant and Young Child, with Focus on Behavioral Aspects

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Feeding of Infant and Young Child, with Focus on Behavioral Aspects

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Prenatal Nutrition Education (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Prenatal Nutrition Education

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Prenatal Nutrition Education

Anna Maria Siega-Riz
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Preconception Nutrition Education (videos)
NNIW92 Expert Interview - Preconception Nutrition Education

NNIW92 Expert Interview - Preconception Nutrition Education

Usha Ramakrishnan
Early infant feeding and long-term consequences (obesity)
Early infant feeding and long-term consequences (obesity)

Early infant feeding and long-term consequences (obesity)

Study suggests childhood obesity linked to poor school performance and coping skills (news)
Study suggests childhood obesity linked to poor school performance and coping skills

Study suggests childhood obesity linked to poor school performance and coping skills

Treating obesity: One size does not fit all (news)
Treating obesity: One size does not fit all

Treating obesity: One size does not fit all

Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice (videos)
Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice

Integrating Nutrition Education into Clinical Practice

Helen Delichatsios