Recent progress in genetics, epigenetics and metagenomics unveils the pathophysiology of human obesity
In high-, middle-and low-income countries, the rising prevalence of obesity is the underlying
cause of numerous health complications and increased mortality. Being a complex and …
cause of numerous health complications and increased mortality. Being a complex and …
A break in the obesity epidemic? Explained by biases or misinterpretation of the data?
TLS Visscher, BL Heitmann, A Rissanen… - International Journal of …, 2015 - nature.com
Recent epidemiologic papers are presenting prevalence data suggesting breaks and
decreases in obesity rates. However, before concluding that the obesity epidemic is not …
decreases in obesity rates. However, before concluding that the obesity epidemic is not …
The IDEFICS cohort: design, characteristics and participation in the baseline survey
Background: The European IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of dietary-and lifestyle-
induced health effects in children and infants) study was set up to determine the aetiology of …
induced health effects in children and infants) study was set up to determine the aetiology of …
Mediterranean diet, overweight and body composition in children from eight European countries: cross-sectional and prospective results from the IDEFICS study
Background & aims A Mediterranean-like dietary pattern has been shown to be inversely
associated with many diseases, but its role in early obesity prevention is not clear. We aimed …
associated with many diseases, but its role in early obesity prevention is not clear. We aimed …
Television habits in relation to overweight, diet and taste preferences in European children: the IDEFICS study
Early television exposure has been associated with various health outcomes including
childhood obesity. This paper describes associations between patterns of television viewing …
childhood obesity. This paper describes associations between patterns of television viewing …
Cohort Profile: The transition from childhood to adolescence in European children–how I. Family extends the IDEFICS cohort
Worldwide, nutrition-related diseases have become a major health concern. The most
apparent consequence of unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity is excess body weight …
apparent consequence of unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity is excess body weight …
Young children's screen activities, sweet drink consumption and anthropometry: results from a prospective European study
S Ólafsdottir, C Berg, G Eiben, A Lanfer… - European journal of …, 2014 - nature.com
Results: The main hypothesis was supported, but the second hypothesis was not confirmed.
The odds ratio of being in the highest quintile of% change in WHtR was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.17 …
The odds ratio of being in the highest quintile of% change in WHtR was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.17 …
Evaluating obesity prevention efforts: A plan for measuring progress
Committee on Evaluating Progress of Obesity … - 2014 - books.google.com
Obesity poses one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century, creating
serious health, economic, and social consequences for individuals and society. Despite …
serious health, economic, and social consequences for individuals and society. Despite …
Effects of a community‐oriented obesity prevention programme on indicators of body fatness in preschool and primary school children. Main results from the IDEFICS …
S De Henauw, I Huybrechts… - obesity …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Background/Objectives Childhood obesity is a major public health concern but
evidence‐based approaches to tackle this epidemic sustainably are still lacking. The …
evidence‐based approaches to tackle this epidemic sustainably are still lacking. The …
Using the intervention mapping protocol to develop a community-based intervention for the prevention of childhood obesity in a multi-centre European project: the …
V Verbestel, SD Henauw, L Maes, L Haerens… - International Journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Background The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased during the past decades
and is now considered an urgent public health problem. Although stabilizing trends in …
and is now considered an urgent public health problem. Although stabilizing trends in …