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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Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2024

Nutrition and Growth Yearbook 2024

In this book, renowned experts in their field summarize and annotate selected peer-reviewed manuscripts that were published between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023 on malnutrition, obesity and body composition, epigenetics, nutrition for preterm and term infants, maternal nutrition and nutrition in pregnancy, cognition, chronic diseases, and their intersections with nutrition and growth. Each article was evaluated for clinical importance, especially for healthcare professionals who deal with these specific cases, and discusses its applications in their everyday practice.

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NNIW33 - PROTEIN METABOLISM DURING INFANCY

NNIW33 - PROTEIN METABOLISM DURING INFANCY

Nutrition Academy
NUTRITION ACADEMY FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES

NUTRITION ACADEMY FOR NURSES AND MIDWIVES

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Calcium and dairy intake in bone health during adolescence

Calcium and dairy intake in bone health during adolescence

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'Obesity genes' may influence food choices, eating patterns

'Obesity genes' may influence food choices, eating patterns

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Infants born to overweight or obese mothers

Infants born to overweight or obese mothers

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Many consumers do not understand calories

Many consumers do not understand calories

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Nutrition during pregnancy in Africa

Nutrition during pregnancy in Africa

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Malnutrition et Infections : Comprendre le lien

Malnutrition et Infections : Comprendre le lien

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Mothers' diets have biggest influence on children eating healthy

Mothers' diets have biggest influence on children eating healthy

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Green tea extracts show promise for people with metabolic syndrome

Green tea extracts show promise for people with metabolic syndrome