This situation analysis for the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region
focuses on specific nutrition indicators, namely low birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding …

There have been an increasing overweight and obesity in very anxious children.
Furthermore, obesity is a condition that occurs due to the accumulation of excess or …

Background Obesity is a key public health problem. The advancement of gut microbiota
research sheds new light on this field. This article aims to present the research trends in …

Purpose The high burden of preschool overweight in the Middle East and North Africa
highlights the need for rigorous investigations of its determinants. This study aims at …

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program for promoting support and
protection for breastfeeding. However, its impact on malnutrition, especially in countries of …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life with well-
established benefits to the mother and child. The traditional practice of the 40-day rest …

Introduction Limited evidence exists on the relationship between ultra‐processed food (UPF)
consumption and overweight/obesity amongst young children. This study aimed to assess …

Background This is the first study on dietary intakes of infants and young children in the
Eastern Mediterranean Region, a region that is currently witnessing the nutrition transition. It …

Purpose To determine the intake levels, dietary sources, and determinants of free sugars
(FS) consumption amongst Lebanese children and adolescents. Methods This study is …

Background Childhood overweight and obesity is one of the most challenging public health
problems facing both developed and developing countries. Several studies carried …