Background. Globally, obesity is becoming a public health problem in the general
population. Various determinants were reported by different scholars even though there are …

An association between short sleep duration and cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes
is well demonstrated in adults. However, findings on the association in children and …

Objectives: Effects of high-fat diet (HFD) consumption on body weight gain and its
consequences on anxiety, learning and memory, and serotonin metabolism (5 …

Abstract This Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper reports current evidence on
pediatric overweight and obesity prevention interventions and discusses implications for …

Adolescence is a pivotal, yet frequently overlooked, period of life, with this age group often
no longer receiving the focus, care and protection devoted to other life stages. Nutritional …

Objective The obesity epidemic is a global health concern with Asian countries facing one of
the most rapid rises in obesity rates. However, given the underwhelming long-term efficacy …

Background In view of the high burden of childhood overweight/obesity (OW/OB), it is
important to identify targets for interventions that may have the greatest effects on preventing …

Background Overweight/obesity among adolescents is an emerging public health issue
worldwide. However, the evidence on the determinants of body weight status and lifestyle …

Background: The shift in disease patterns has been connected with increased body weight
burden, becoming a major public health concern in South Africa, as previous studies have …

Rates of childhood overweight and obesity among youth in the United States remain
historically high and can persist into adulthood, resulting in increased health care …