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 …

Background: The prevalence of double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is high in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs). Data on malnutrition trends is present for children less …

Background The nutritional status of school-aged children impacts their health, cognition,
and subsequently their educational achievement. The school is an opportune setting to …

In many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) the double burden of malnutrition is high
among adolescent girls, leading to poor health outcomes for the adolescent herself and …

Objective: To summarise available evidence on the nutritional status of school-age children
and adolescents (5–19 years) from seven global regions and on interventions implemented …

Optimal nutrition is essential for healthy growth during adolescence. This study aims to
investigate the baseline nutritional intake of Malaysian adolescents by gender, body mass …

Background: Although adequacy of nutrient intake has been studied considerably in
children and adolescents across Europe, the factors associated with nutritional risk have …

Background The nutrition transition has brought about rapid changes in the structure of the
Indian diet. The replacement of traditional home-cooked meals with ready-to-eat, processed …

Dietary habits of children, including snack foods consumption, in developing countries have
seldom been investigated in relation to their nutrition and health. To assess the effects of …

Background Nutritional status during childhood is critical given its effect on growth and
development as well as its association with disease risk later in life. The Middle East and …