Methods: Literature search was done in various scientific public domains from the last three
decades using key words such as childhood and adolescent obesity, overweight …

Objective To assess and synthesize the published evidence on risk factors of overweight
and obesity in childhood and adolescence in South Asia. Study design A systematically …

Although snacks can provide important nutrients for young children during the
complementary feeding period, the increasing availability of snack foods and sugar …

The occurrence of overweight and obesity has increased in recent years in India. In this
study, we investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of overweight/obesity …

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has increased
substantially over the past several decades. These trends are also visible in develo** …

The availability and consumption of commercially produced foods and beverages have
increased across low‐income and middle‐income countries. This cross‐sectional survey …

Background: Adolescent obesity is a very common issue in our culture. Recent studies have
shown that this is a form of global burden that may predispose factors in advanced life for …

Background: Obesity and hypertension among school children have a huge impact on
public health. Hence, we estimated the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of …

The obesity epidemic has spawned an unlimited array of quick-fix, rapid weight loss plans
and unproven pharmaceuticals. Dangerous side effects and rebound weight gain has made …

India is experiencing multiple transitions with respect to nutrition patterns, epidemiology and
demography. Along with staggering childhood undernutrition, a rapid rise in chronic …