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

Obesity Prevention: Are Protein Intakes of Infants too High?
Obesity Prevention: Are Protein Intakes of Infants too High?

Obesity Prevention: Are Protein Intakes of Infants too High?

Ekhard E. Ziegler
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The Human Body’s Reaction to Stress: Insulin Resistance – Benefits of Inflammation and its Consequences

The Human Body’s Reaction to Stress: Insulin Resistance – Benefits of Inflammation and its Consequences

Peter B. Soeters
Obesity Prevention in Children
Obesity Prevention in Children

Obesity Prevention in Children

Barbara J. Rolls
The Importance of Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle (videos)
The Importance of Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

The Importance of Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

Andrew Prentice
Behavioral Intervention in Obesity Treatment (videos)
Behavioral Intervention in Obesity Treatment

Behavioral Intervention in Obesity Treatment

John P. Foreyt
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Mitochondrial Component of Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Relation to Nutrition

Mitochondrial Component of Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Relation to Nutrition

Gary E. Gibson
Optimizing Early Nutritional Support Based on Recent Recommendations in VLBW Infants
Optimizing Early Nutritional Support Based on Recent Recommendations in VLBW Infants

Optimizing Early Nutritional Support Based on Recent Recommendations in VLBW Infants

Thibault Senterre
Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction During Cancer-Related Anorexia
Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction During Cancer-Related Anorexia

Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction During Cancer-Related Anorexia

Pierre Déchelotte