Sedentary behavior, a low physical activity level, and unhealthy dietary patterns are risk
factors for major chronic diseases, including obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the …

Independently, prolonged uninterrupted sitting and the consumption of a meal high in
saturated fats acutely disrupt normal cardiovascular function. Currently, the acute effects of …

Polyurethane (PU) is a unique polymer that has versatile processing methods and
mechanical properties upon the inclusion of selected additives. In this study, a freestanding …

Liver transplantation represents a chief therapeutic approach for acute liver failure, end-
stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite witnessing advancements in …

Regular exposure to uninterrupted prolonged sitting and the consumption of high-glycemic-
index (HGI) meals is independently associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk …

Obesity is a serious problem for both the individual and society due to its health and
economic consequences. Therefore, there is a need to focus on factors which explain this …

Background. It has been shown that dietary patterns are associated with glucose control.
However, the association between the types of food consumed and blood glucose in …

(1) Background: Few studies have investigated (demographic) correlates of (prevalent)
overweight rates among early adolescents, especially from higher socioeconomic positions …

Introduction Obesity is one of the most common diseases and is the main risk factor for the
occurrence of other non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart …

School lunch nutrition standards are an important carrier of messages on healthy eating and
an efficient way of changing the nutritional behaviour of new generations. Many countries in …