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

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The Attitude, Knowledge and Drivers of Change for Young or Pregnant Women in Industrialized Countries

The Attitude, Knowledge and Drivers of Change for Young or Pregnant Women in Industrialized Countries

Maria Makrides
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Breastfeeding and Mother and Child Health. Global Strategies to Promote Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and Mother and Child Health. Global Strategies to Promote Breastfeeding

Michael Abou Dakn
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Nutrition Issues in SBS – from TPN, EN and the role of transplantation

Nutrition Issues in SBS – from TPN, EN and the role of transplantation

Stephen J. D. O'Keefe
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Enteral Nutrition for IBD - is it in the nutrition or in the Environment?

Enteral Nutrition for IBD - is it in the nutrition or in the Environment?

Robert N. Baldassano
Learning to eat: Behavioral and Psychological Aspects
Learning to eat: Behavioral and Psychological Aspects

Learning to eat: Behavioral and Psychological Aspects

Leann L. Birch
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The Ins and Outs of Feeding Tubes: Optimizing Nutrition Delivery

The Ins and Outs of Feeding Tubes: Optimizing Nutrition Delivery

Linda Lord
Succesful Approaches Towards Obesity Prevention
Succesful Approaches Towards Obesity Prevention

Succesful Approaches Towards Obesity Prevention

Jacob C. Seidell
Diabetes & Pregnancy: Screening, Prediction & Prevention
Diabetes & Pregnancy: Screening, Prediction & Prevention

Diabetes & Pregnancy: Screening, Prediction & Prevention

Gian Carlo Di Renzo