Out-of-home foods (takeaway, take-out and fast foods) have become increasingly popular in
recent decades and are thought to be a key driver in increasing levels of overweight and …

It is well known that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the western
societies. A number of risk factors such as family history, diabetes, hypertension, obesity …

How can huge populations be fed healthily, equitably and affordably while maintaining the
ecosystems on which life depends? The evidence of diet's impact on public health and the …

Background In order to more effectively promote fruit and vegetable intake among children
and adolescents, insight into determinants of intake is necessary. We conducted a review of …

ObjectivesTo review associations between the family environment and young people's fruit
and vegetable consumption. DesignA systematic review. Published English-language (n 60) …

With an ever-increasing urban population, promoting public health and well-being in towns
and cities is a major challenge. Previous research has suggested that participating in …

Nutrients, required by human bodies to perform life-sustaining functions, are obtained from
the diet. They are broadly classified into macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) …

The present systematic review was performed to assess differences in the worldwide
consumption of functional foods. The Medline and Scopus databases were used to search …

Regular breakfast consumption can have a multitude of positive health benefits, yet young
people are more likely to skip breakfast than any other meal. Given the evidence that dietary …

Physical inactivity and low consumption of fruits and vegetables (FV) during adolescence
may persist through adulthood, putting adolescents at risk of developing chronic diseases …