The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents (aged 2–18 years) has
increased rapidly, with more than 100 million affected in 2015. Moreover, the epidemic of …

Magnesium is a critical mineral in the human body and is involved in~ 80% of known
metabolic functions. It is currently estimated that 60% of adults do not achieve the average …

Abstract The American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes Nutrition and Physical Activity
Guidelines to serve as a foundation for its communication, policy, and community strategies …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on the micronutrient
content of the Brazilian population's diet. METHODS This cross-sectional study was …

BACKGROUND: Poor dietary patterns and obesity, established risk factors for chronic
disease, have been linked to neighborhood deprivation, neighborhood minority …

Physical activity. Although longitudinal data are limited, there is evidence of dramatic
changes in lifestyle characteristics during this period. Cohort data from Add Health indicate …

Childhood obesity is a leading public health problem worldwide, as it is increasingly
prevalent and therefore responsible for serious obesity-related comorbidities, not only in …

OBJECTIVE: This paper explores the major changes in diet and physical activity patterns
around the world and focuses on shifts in obesity. DESIGN: Review of results focusing on …

Accurate appropriate assessment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is a
critical aspect of contemporary medical care. However, physicians and other health care …

Objective To examine the effect of fast-food and full-service restaurant consumption on total
energy intake, dietary indicators, and beverage consumption. Design Individual-level fixed …