This study aimed to investigate the extent to which preschool children meet guidelines for
screen time (< 1 h/day) and sleep (10–13 h/24-h) and explored home factors that affect …

Poor socio-economic status contributes to undernutrition which, in turn, can increase the risk
of academic underachievement. This study wants to determine if stunting, being …

Background. Establishing profiles of physical activity (PA) is critical in tackling the chronic
diseases associated with lack of PA and avoiding healthcare costs. Objective. To investigate …

Fourteen Saharawi celiac children following an African-style gluten-free diet for at least two
years were subjected to a change of diet to an Italian-style gluten-free diet for 60 days …

Throughout the ages the quest for food and drink has influenced humanity's economic,
social and political development, and played a role in the organization of society and history …

Using data from the National Income Dynamics Study, we document differentials in both
underweight and obesity across race and gender in post-Apartheid South Africa. Using a …

Hypertension and overweight are growing public health concerns in school-aged children.
We examined whether cardiorespiratory fitness and sport participation contribute to the …

Objective. This study examined the prevalence of thinness, overweight, and obesity in
Cameroon children ranging from 8 to 15 years old using several published references as …

Objectives Prevalence of child and adolescents' overweight and obesity in low-and middle-
income countries has increased dramatically. Simultaneously, the incidence of pre …

Toxoplasmosis is caused by an intracellular protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii, which has a
wide geographical distribution. The congenital form results in a gestational form that can …