Obesity is a major public health issue, affecting both developed and developing societies.
Obesity increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and type II diabetes …

Background Extensive research has demonstrated the role of the Home Environment (HE) in
shaping children's energy balance behaviours. Less is known about direct relationships with …

Background: Childhood obesity in the United States is a critical public health issue. Although
multiple child and parental factors are associated with childhood obesity, few models …

Background Low socio‐economic status (SES) is a significant risk factor for childhood
overweight and obesity (COWOB) in high‐income countries. Parents to young children …

Background The ecological perspective holds that human behavior depends on the
interaction of different environmental factors and personal characteristics, but it lacks …

The reproductive life phase, most notably the preconception, pregnancy and postpartum
periods, is a key driver of weight gain in women and therefore substantially increases the …

In early childhood special education and early intervention, a variety of theories influence
practices. Behaviorism, constructivism, sociocultural theory, and maturationist theory, all …

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to explore multidimensional factors related to
childhood obesity and overweight based on the data gathered on different aspects of the …

Background Our knowledge of the role of parental and child-care staff behavior in the
development and prevention of obesity is rapidly increasing. Potential interaction between …

Background Previous research on the association between sports participation and body
composition has shown mixed findings. The family home is considered one of the most …