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

Mexico Case Study (videos)

Mexico Case Study

USA Case Study (videos)

USA Case Study

Philippines Case Study (videos)

Philippines Case Study

Food and Nutrition in Malaysia Children (videos)

Food and Nutrition in Malaysia Children

Breakfast - Shaping Guidelines from Food and Nutrient Patterns (videos)

Breakfast - Shaping Guidelines from Food and Nutrient Patterns

The Importance of Dietary Protein at Breakfast in Childhood (videos)

The Importance of Dietary Protein at Breakfast in Childhood

Breakfast Skipping and Weight, Breakfast Patterns and Breakfast and Cognition (videos)

Breakfast Skipping and Weight, Breakfast Patterns and Breakfast and Cognition

Breakfast Glycaemic Index and Cognitive Function in School Children: Evidence, Methods and Mechanisms (videos)

Breakfast Glycaemic Index and Cognitive Function in School Children: Evidence, Methods and Mechanisms