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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Metabolic Syndrome (epidemiology, definitions, causes, risk factors and treatment options)

IBD Genetics, Innate and Adaptive Immunity

IBD Genetics, Innate and Adaptive Immunity

The Programming Power of Complementary Foods (videos)

The Programming Power of Complementary Foods

Ferdinand Haschke
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Platforms for Delivery of Adolescent Friendly Health Care

Relation of Eating Behaviour and Obesity

Relation of Eating Behaviour and Obesity

Nutritional Therapy of IBD - Integrating Environmental and Bacterial Data (videos)

Nutritional Therapy of IBD - Integrating Environmental and Bacterial Data

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Role of the RD in Health Care Reform: GI Function, Wounds, Glycemic Control, and Aspiration

Co-Authored by 5 Experts
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Arginine Modulation by myeloid cells and its role in health and disease