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

The interaction between evolution, development and the obesogenic environment: Individual and societal implications
The interaction between evolution, development and the obesogenic environment: Individual and societal implications

The interaction between evolution, development and the obesogenic environment: Individual and societal implications

Peter Gluckman
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How the New 2016 Critical Care Nutrition Guidelines Impact Bedside Practice in the ICU!

How the New 2016 Critical Care Nutrition Guidelines Impact Bedside Practice in the ICU!

Beth Taylor
Biomarkers Indicating Risk and Long-term Outcome in Premature Infants
Biomarkers Indicating Risk and Long-term Outcome in Premature Infants

Biomarkers Indicating Risk and Long-term Outcome in Premature Infants

Neena Modi
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Nutrition in Early Infancy and Long Term Outcome

Nutrition in Early Infancy and Long Term Outcome

Piotr Socha
Cardiometabolic Responses to Macronutrient Balances in Obesity
Cardiometabolic Responses to Macronutrient Balances in Obesity

Cardiometabolic Responses to Macronutrient Balances in Obesity

Donald Layman
Complementary Feeding and Health Consequences
Complementary Feeding and Health Consequences

Complementary Feeding and Health Consequences

Raanan Shamir
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Epidemiology of Obesity and Cost of Illness

Epidemiology of Obesity and Cost of Illness

Intrauterine and Early Postnatal Nutrition: Long-Term Outcome (Obesity)
Intrauterine and Early Postnatal Nutrition: Long-Term Outcome     

Intrauterine and Early Postnatal Nutrition: Long-Term Outcome     

José M. Moreno-Villares