The consumption of a diet high in fat and sugar can lead to the development of obesity, type
2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. In the human gut …

The incidence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past several years, and in
parallel, so has the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Numerous studies have …

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition incorporating current advances in research and
instructional practices, this well-established text accessibly introduces prominent theories …

Background: Preventing obesity is a worldwide public health priority. In vulnerable children
living in obesogenic environments, with easy access to high-caloric food, alterations in …

Background/objective Inhibitory control, the ability to suppress prepotent responses and
resist irrelevant stimuli, is thought to play a critical role in the manifestation and maintenance …

The association between health-related physical fitness and academic achievement has
captured the interest of educators and researchers. The purpose of this review is to examine …

Although obesity has been related to measures of academic achievement and cognition in
children, the influence of fat distribution, specifically visceral adiposity, on select aspects of …

The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has tripled since the 1980s and is
strongly linked to the early onset of several metabolic diseases. Recent studies indicate that …

Background Obesity has a strong association with the risk of developing cognitive
impairment and dementia at a later age. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its …

Background: Physical activity and aerobic fitness have been shown to have positive
implications for children's cognitive performance and brain structure and function. In …