Excessive access to fast‐food restaurants (FFRs) in the neighbourhood is thought to be a
risk factor for childhood obesity by discouraging healthful dietary behaviours while …

Poor diet quality impairs survival, growth, and development among children and
adolescents. Drawing on global data sources, we review for this Special Issue elements of …

Introduction The current study evaluated obesity prevalence, physical activity, and dietary
practices among Saudi adults in the Makkah region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) …

A healthy diet is essential to prevent childhood obesity, however, adherence to a healthy
diet is challenging. The aim of this study was to give a comprehensive overview of the …

Background: The frequency of take-out food consumption has increased rapidly among
Chinese college students, which has contributed to high obesity prevalence. However, the …

Background: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related morbidity and
mortality. Elevated blood pressure (BP) in children is related to long-term adverse health …

Background Obesity is one principle risk factor increasing the risk of noncommunicable
diseases including diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. In Thailand, a 2014 study …

Weight-related status has been associated with the physical and psychological health of
adolescents. This cross-sectional study evaluated three different kinds of weight-related …

Over the previous decades, the prevalence of pediatric obesity has been increased in Korea
as well as worldwide. Pediatric obesity is associated with comorbidities in childhood and …

Dietary risk factors play a fundamental role in the prevention and progression of
atherosclerosis and PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). The impact of nutrition, however …