Eating outside the three main meals–in other words, snacking–is a part of the dietary pattern
of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on …

Central obesity, measured by the waist circumference (WC) or waist-to-hip ratio, has been
linked with metabolic dysfunction and structural abnormalities in the brain, two risk factors for …

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 …

It is well-known that obesity is a complex multifactorial and heterogeneous condition with an
important genetic component. Recently, major advances in obesity research emerged …

The melanocortin action is well perceived for its ability to regulate body weight
bidirectionally with its gain of function reducing body weight and loss of function promoting …

Background A subgroup has emerged within the obese that do not display the typical
metabolic disorders associated with obesity and are hypothesized to have lower risk of …

Food intake and energy expenditure are controlled by complex, redundant, and distributed
neural systems that reflect the fundamental biological importance of adequate nutrient …

The close correspondence between energy intake and expenditure over prolonged time
periods, coupled with an apparent protection of the level of body adiposity in the face of …

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased globally over the past three decades,
with evidence of recent leveling off in developed countries. Reduction in the, currently high …

Giftedness researchers have long debated whether there is empirical evidence to support a
distinction between giftedness and attained level of achievement. In this paper we propose a …