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 …

Background: Recent technological advances in epigenome profiling have led to an
increasing number of studies investigating the role of the epigenome in obesity. There is …

The aim of this paper was to review the evidence for early‐life (from conception to 5 years of
age) determinants of obesity. The design is review of published systematic reviews. Data …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that women of childbearing age
should adopt a lifestyle optimizing health and reducing risk of birth defects, suboptimal fetal …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for more than 36 million deaths each
year; many of which are premature. Pacific Islanders are some of the worst afflicted by …

The increased prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities is a major public health
problem. While genetic factors undoubtedly play a role in determining individual …

The objective of this study was to synthesize available information on prevalence and time
trends of overweight and obesity in pre‐school children in the European Union. Retrieval …

Chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic
obstructive respiratory diseases, are neglected globally despite growing awareness of the …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Obesity induced, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is now
the major cause in affluent countries, of the spectrum of steatosis-to-cirrhosis. Obesity and …

Severe prenatal undernutrition is usually associated with low birth weights in offspring and
disorders including hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Whether alterations in maternal …