Obesity is among the most common and costly chronic disorders worldwide. Estimates
suggest that in the United States obesity affects one-third of adults, accounts for up to one …

There is a growing body of evidence from both human epidemiologic and animal studies
that prenatal and lactational exposure to maternal obesity and high‐fat diet are associated …

The global pandemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes is often causally linked to marked
changes in diet and lifestyle; namely marked increases in dietary intakes of high energy …

Recent evidence indicates that perinatal exposure to maternal obesity, metabolic disease,
including diabetes and hypertension, and unhealthy maternal diet has a long-term impact on …

Chronic diseases, including obesity, are major causes of morbidity and mortality in most
countries. The adverse impacts of obesity and associated comorbidities on health remain a …

A maternal high-fat diet affects offspring neurodevelopment with long-term consequences on
their brain health and behavior. During the past three decades, obesity has rapidly …

The type 2 diabetes epidemic and one of its predisposing factors, obesity, are major
influences on global health and economic burden. It is accepted that genetics and the …

The hedonic properties of food can stimulate feeding behaviour even when energy
requirements have been met, contributing to weight gain and obesity. Similarly, the hedonic …

Exposure to environmental factors in early life can influence developmental processes and
long-term health in humans. Early life nutrition and maternal diet are well-known examples …

Scientific interest in “food addiction” continues to grow due both to neurobiological and
behavioral similarities between substance dependence and excessive food consumption …