Objective To present a comprehensive review of the association between measures of body
weight, waist, and fat, and different ratios of these measures, and the risk of type 2 diabetes …

This edition of" The State of the World's Children" report examines children, food and
nutrition. It seeks to deepen understanding around the causes and consequences of …

Nancy T. Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN a,⁎, Julia A. Snethen, PhD, RN, FAAN b,
Cindy Smith Greenberg, DNSc, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN c, Marilyn Frenn, PhD, RN, CNE …

In the 21st century, children's malnutrition has three key strands. The first is the continuing
scourge of undernutrition. Despite declines in some parts of the world, undernutrition …

Excessive adiposity raises blood pressure and accounts for 65–75% of primary
hypertension, which is a major driver of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. In obesity …

In the past decade, the prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities has continued to
increase across the globe, prompting many countries to adopt policies to improve diet …

The liver is a dynamic organ that plays critical roles in many physiological processes,
including the regulation of systemic glucose and lipid metabolism. Dysfunctional hepatic …

The interplay of gut microbiota, host metabolism, and metabolic health has gained increased
attention. Gut microbiota may play a regulatory role in gastrointestinal health, substrate …

Summary The third UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on
Sept 27, 2018, will review national and global progress towards the prevention and control …

With the rising trend in obesity, the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and
perinatal complications associated with the condition are also on the rise. Since the early …