Obesity

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide. For the first time in modern history, the current generation is expected to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents, simply because of obesity and the associated increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Here you can access a wide range of content dealing with obesity management, metabolic syndrome, childhood obesity and more.

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The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications Teaser Image

The True Weight of the Obesity Epidemic: Factors and Implications

Based on information from the WHO in 2022, 1 in 8 people are living with obesity globally. This global obesity epidemic, or globesity, has become a concern due to its lifelong effects especially in raising the risks for communicable and non-communicable diseases, more specifically in cases that begin in childhood. Given the many factors that may contribute to it, such as the environment, epigenetics, and early life nutrition, the long-term goal is addressing overweight and obesity in the different life stages through different preventive measures.

Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk Teaser Image

Nutritional supplementation before and during pregnancy may reduce early childhood obesity risk

N&G Yearbook 2024 Teaser Image

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2024

Global Trends in Nutrition and Health Through The Life Course

NNIW98 - Global Trends in Nutrition and Health Through The Life Course

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Implications of Elevated Postprandial Glucose and Nutritional Approaches for Postprandial Glucose Management with a Focus on Whey Proteins

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Global Trends in Nutrition and Health Through The Life Course

Maternal Matter

Optimizing Nutrition from Preconception to Future Generations

Co-Authored by 3 Experts
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Implications of Elevated Postprandial Glucose and Nutritional Approaches for Postprandial Glucose Management with a Focus on Whey Proteins

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Weight Management, Micronutrients, and Supplements in Diabetes

How to Make Children’s Diets Healthier and More Sustainable

How to Make Children’s Diets Healthier and More Sustainable

Annales 75.3 - Meeting the Iron Needs of Young Children (publications)

Annales 79.2 - Children‘s Diets in a Changing World

Co-Authored by 2 Experts