Background The growing prevalence of overweight and/or obese children is an important
public health problem in both developed and developing countries. Although the association …

Background Nutrition inadequacy during childhood and adolescence can cause suboptimal
growth, intergenerational effects on offspring and an increased risk of chronic diseases in …

Globally, rapid economic growth has contributed to an overall increase in the incidence of
childhood obesity. Although the prevalence of obesity has been well recognized, the …

(1) Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental phase; dietary intake and
nutritional status significantly impact health outcomes.(2) Objective: This cross-sectional …

The association between executive function and excess weight is becoming increasingly
evident. However, the results of previous studies are still inconclusive, and there is a lack of …

Background Childhood obesity represents a serious global health crisis. Apelin and its
receptor system are widely distributed throughout the central nervous system and have been …

Understanding the determinants that influence obesity among children and adolescents is
critical to the prevention of obesity and obesity-related diseases later in life. The findings …

The modulation of eating behavior is the results of several factors that may or may not be
changed, in accordance with the context of childhood growth and development. The strong …

El sobrepeso y la obesidad son problemas alimenticios que enfrentan los estudiantes de
educación básica. Una mala alimentación hoy en día es un problema no sólo de salud, si …

Introducción: Los escolares son vulnerables a una alimentación inadecuada, afectando su
salud de manera involuntaria. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de la alimentación y del …