The continued rise in obesity rates in most countries suggests that current programs and
initiatives designed to combat obesity have not been successful in reversing the obesity …

Background Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been linked to obesity
and type 2 diabetes. Objective We examined national trends in SSB consumption among US …

Background The built environment may influence health in part through the promotion of
physical activity and exposure to pollution. To date, no studies have explored interactions …

Background: The daily energy imbalance gap associated with the current population weight
gain in the obesity epidemic is relatively small. However, the substantially higher body …

OBJECTIVE: Childhood obesity is higher among ethnic minorities. One reason may be the
limited access to affordable, healthy options. The disparate prevalence of urban corner …

BACKGROUND: With ongoing efforts to develop and implement school wellness policies,
there is a need for information about the availability and consumption of competitive foods in …

Objective: To model the health benefits and cost-effectiveness of banning television (TV)
advertisements in Australia for energy-dense, nutrient-poor food and beverages during …

It is widely accepted that America is in the midst of an obesity pandemic (1, 2). Substantial
research is directed toward both understanding how and why this has occurred and toward …

BACKGROUND: It is unclear to what extent factors affecting energy balance contribute to the
development of body fatness in youth. The objective of the current study was to describe the …

Obesity is a common complication of treatment for some childhood cancers, particularly
acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and craniopharyngioma. Evidence-based guidance is …