Linear growth failure (stunting) in childhood is the most prevalent form of undernutrition
globally. The debate continues as to whether children who become stunted before age 24 …

The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has risen substantially worldwide in
less than one generation. In the USA, the average weight of a child has risen by more than 5 …

Discusses the increase in the risk of school-aged children carrying excess body fat for
develo** chronic disease. Concerns over the problem of childhood obesity; Calls for …

Context Prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome is rapidly increasing in
develo** countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to type 2 diabetes …

Thirty years ago international nutritionists were focussing on childhood malnutrition, the
'protein gap'and how to feed the world's burgeoning population, and medical services in the …

Undernutrition is one of the most important public health problems, affecting more than 900
million individuals around the World. It is responsible for the highest mortality rate in children …

Background: Previous research suggested that nutritionally stunted children may have
increased risk of obesity, but little is known about potential underlying mechanisms …

ABSTRACT The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) was established in 1994 to address
the increase in the worldwide prevalence of obesity. The goals of the IOTF are to 1) raise …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In this study, a prevalence survey of various atherosclerosis risk
factors was carried out on hitherto poorly studied rural–urban migrants settled in urban …

OBJECTIVES: This review describes prevalence, determinants, and possible
pathophysiologic mechanisms and suggests management and research directions for …