Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to evaluate and emphasize
important findings in the recent literature regarding the socioeconomics of obesity. It is …

Epidemiological studies have shown a positive relationship between dietary fat intake and
obesity. Since rats and mice show a similar relationship, they are considered an appropriate …

Introduction: Excess weight is a key risk factor for chronic disease, and the systematic
collection, analysis and reporting of key trends are important to surveillance of overweight …

Abstract Background Beginning March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted
different aspects of life. The impact on children's rate of weight gain has not been analysed …

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased globally over the past three decades,
with evidence of recent leveling off in developed countries. Reduction in the, currently high …

Background A better understanding of the relationships between obesity and lifestyle factors
is necessary for effective prevention and management of obesity in youth. Therefore, the …

Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge and its prevalence continues to
increase in many, but not all, countries worldwide. International data indicate that the …

PURPOSE: This study examines independent and joint associations between several
socioeconomic, demographic, and behavioral characteristics and obesity prevalence among …

Objectives: To examine overweight prevalence and its association with demographic and
lifestyle factors in 11–15 year olds in the HBSC 2005–2006 survey. Methods: Self-reports of …

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is an energy-expending organ that produces heat. Expansion or
activation of BAT prevents obesity and diabetes. Chronic cold exposure enhances …