Integrative explanations of why obesity is more prevalent in some sectors of the human
population than others are lacking. Here, we outline and evaluate one candidate …

The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of prospective studies that
examined the association between sugar-sweetened beverage intake before 6y of age and …

Resumen DIAZ RAMIREZ, G.; SOUTO-GALLARDO, MC; BACARDI GASCON, M. y JIMENEZ-
CRUZ, A.. Efecto de la publicidad de alimentos anunciados en la televisión sobre la …

Objective To determine the prevalence and differentials of overweight/obesity (body mass
index (BMI)-for-age z-score> 2) in preschool children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design …

Background: The objective of this study, focused on parents and children to reduce
sedentary behavior, consumption of soft drinks and highfat and salt containing snacks, and …

Previous studies have found increased acculturation to the US lifestyle increases risk for
obesity in Latinos. However, methodologies differ, and results in children are inconsistent …

Background: Mexico has the highest rates of childhood obesity of any country in the world.
As an environmental risk factor, family perception and behavior concerning child obesity is …

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of childhood obesity interventions
among Hispanic children in the United States. An electronic search was conducted to …

Objective: To identify the association of dietary, socioeconomic factors, sedentary behaviors
and maternal nutritional status with abdominal obesity in children. Methods: A cross …

Background: The increasing overweight (OW) and obesity (OB) prevalence in Mexican
children warrant the assessment of the environmental risk factors. Objective: To assess …