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

NNIW55 - The impact of Maternal Nutrition on the Offspring (publications)
NNIW55 - The impact of Maternal Nutrition on the Offspring

NNIW55 - The impact of Maternal Nutrition on the Offspring

Co-Authored by 2 Experts
For the Current Nutritional Practices in PICU: Gaps, Challenges & Recommendations, (publications)
For the Current Nutritional Practices in PICU: Gaps, Challenges & Recommendations,

For the Current Nutritional Practices in PICU: Gaps, Challenges & Recommendations,

Nilesh M. Mehta
High sodium intakes in toddlers from China estimated by 24-hour dietary recalls (publications)
High sodium intakes in toddlers from China estimated by 24-hour dietary recalls

High sodium intakes in toddlers from China estimated by 24-hour dietary recalls

Co-Authored by 6 Experts
NNIW71 - Growth Research: Nutritional, Molecular and Endocrine Perspectives (publications)
NNIW71 - Growth Research: Nutritional, Molecular and Endocrine Perspectives

NNIW71 - Growth Research: Nutritional, Molecular and Endocrine Perspectives

Co-Authored by 3 Experts
The Nest 18: Salt (PART 1) / Salt (PART 2) / Malnutrition (publications)
The Nest 18: Salt (PART 1) / Salt (PART 2) / Malnutrition

The Nest 18: Salt (PART 1) / Salt (PART 2) / Malnutrition

Co-Authored by 3 Experts
Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill Child (publications)
Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill Child

Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill Child

Edward M. Barksdale
NNIW73 - Obesity Treatment and Prevention: New Directions (publications)
NNIW73 - Obesity Treatment and Prevention: New Directions

NNIW73 - Obesity Treatment and Prevention: New Directions

Co-Authored by 2 Experts
Prebiotics: Diet–Bacterial–Gut Interactions and Their Impact on Health (publications)
Prebiotics: Diet–Bacterial–Gut Interactions and Their Impact on Health

Prebiotics: Diet–Bacterial–Gut Interactions and Their Impact on Health

Jose (Pepe) M. Saavedra