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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Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease: Expand Your Expertise

Co-Authored by 3 Experts
Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction During Cancer-Related Anorexia

Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction During Cancer-Related Anorexia

Brown and brite adipose tissues and their influence on energy balance

Brown and brite adipose tissues and their influence on energy balance

Role of energy density in weight loss programs for weight loss and weight loss maintenance (videos)

Role of energy density in weight loss programs for weight loss and weight loss maintenance

The global obesity epidemic - Why?

The global obesity epidemic - Why?

Early Nutrition, Growth and Body Composition (videos)

Early Nutrition, Growth and Body Composition

Ferdinand Haschke
Eating behavior and weight management

Eating behavior and weight management

Impact of Nutrients on the Immune System and Intestinal Physiology

Impact of Nutrients on the Immune System and Intestinal Physiology