Poor dietary habits established during childhood might persist into adulthood, increasing the
risk of develo** obesity and obesity-related complications such as Type 2 Diabetes …

Background While the role of parenting in children's eating behaviors has been studied
extensively, less attention has been given to its potential association with children's …

This study aimed to examine individual, behavioural and home environmental factors
associated with frequency of consumption of fruit, vegetables and energy-dense snacks …

In the present study, we examined the association between maternal education and
unhealthy eating behaviour (the consumption of snack and sugar-sweetened beverages …

Background Late adolescence to early adulthood is a period of lifestyle change and
personal development which may influence dietary behaviour. Understanding dietary …

The aim of this study was to investigate differences/similarities in dietary habits and eating
practices between younger and older, rural and urban South African adolescents in specific …

Evidence suggests that mothers' nutrition knowledge and home food availability (HFA) are
directly and independently associated with children's food intakes. In this study we test the …

Adolescent obesity continues to be a public health challenge with poor quality diets
contributing to its etiology. As part of the process to plan health promotion and policy …

Why do so many people become overweight and obese and why do they find it so difficult to
lose weight? In this second edition of his influential book on Dieting, Overweight and …

Foods and dietary patterns that enhance satiety may provide benefit to consumers. The aim
of the present review was to describe, consider and evaluate research on potential benefits …