School age and adolescence is a dynamic period of growth and development forming a
strong foundation for good health and productive adult life. Appropriate dietary intake is …

Context The effect of both birth order and number of siblings on overweight and/or obesity
has not been determined. Birth order and sibsize have been mathematically coupled to …

The aim of this study was to assess overweight and obesity and associated factors in school-
going adolescents in low income African countries (Ghana, Uganda). The total sample …

Background The number of deaths per year attributed to non-communicable diseases is
increasing in low-and middle-income countries, including Thailand. To facilitate the …

Background Given the importance of knowing the potential impediments and enablers for
physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in a specific population, the aim of this …

ObjectiveOverweight and obesity in childhood are serious public health issues, both in
developing and developed countries. The present study aimed to ascertain overweight and …

Background The exponential increase in prevalence of childhood obesity has become a
global concern. Developing countries in Asia are at particular risk due to their stage in the …

Aim The dramatic rise in childhood obesity incidence in developing countries is related to
nutrition and lifestyle transition. The aim of this review was to evaluate the quality and …

Introduction: Obesity policies in transitional countries are limited as most have needed to
focus resources on reducing hunger, poverty, and infectious diseases. The Mekong Region …

Background: The number of deaths per year attributed to non-communicable diseases is
increasing in low-and middle-income countries, including Thailand. To facilitate the …