Childhood and adolescent obesity have reached epidemic levels in the United States.
Currently, about 17% of US children are presenting with obesity. Obesity can affect all …

Background Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum II, CDDP) is one of the most effective
chemotherapeutic agents. However, its clinical use is limited due to the severe side effects …

BACKGROUND: There is increasing evidence for the association between physical activity,
cardiovascular fitness, fatness, and cognitive function during childhood and adolescence …

Obesity is an energy‐rich condition associated with overnutrition, which impairs systemic
metabolic homeostasis and elicits stress. It also activates an inflammatory process in …

This paper discusses the critical period of adolescence and its potential role in the
development and persistence of obesity. The adolescent years are characteristic of changes …

Abstract Background The Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) is a long term integrated
community-based program for prevention of non-communicable disorders (NCD) by …

Given the widespread use of out-of-home child care and an all-time high prevalence of
obesity among US preschool-aged children, it is imperative to consider the opportunities that …

Essentials of Teaching Adapted Physical Education: Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion offers a
wealth of knowledge for teaching today's diverse student population, including those with …

Background Childhood overweight/obesity has become a major public health concern
globally because of its adverse health consequences and escalating prevalence. The …

Objective To assess and synthesize the published evidence on risk factors of overweight
and obesity in childhood and adolescence in South Asia. Study design A systematically …