The Child Obesity Epidemic in Saudi Arabia: A Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1177/1043659616668398
Abstract: Purpose: To examine prevalence, nutrition and activity, and overweight and obesity prevention and management in Saudi Arabia. Design: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis criteria, PubMed, Web of Science, PyschINFO, Global… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; obesity epidemic; saudi arabia; epidemic saudi ... See more keywords
A Potential Role of the Widespread Use of Microwave Ovens in the Obesity Epidemic
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DOI: 10.1177/2167702618805077
Abstract: Organisms acquire more calories from eating hot food than eating the identical food cold; thus, the widespread use of microwave ovens might have played a small role in the current obesity epidemic, just as the… read more here.
Keywords: widespread use; microwave ovens; obesity epidemic; obesity ... See more keywords
United States Long-Term Trends in Adult BMI (1959–2018): Unraveling the Roots of the Obesity Epidemic
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21010073
Abstract: The escalating rates of obesity since the 1950s poses a critical public health challenge across all age groups in the United States. While numerous studies have examined cross-sectional disparities across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups,… read more here.
Keywords: 1959 2018; united states; long term; term trends ... See more keywords
Time to Consider the “Exposome Hypothesis” in the Development of the Obesity Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14081597
Abstract: The obesity epidemic shows no signs of abatement. Genetics and overnutrition together with a dramatic decline in physical activity are the alleged main causes for this pandemic. While they undoubtedly represent the main contributors to… read more here.
Keywords: consider exposome; development; time consider; obesity ... See more keywords
The Origins of the Obesity Epidemic in the USA–Lessons for Today
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14204253
Abstract: The obesity epidemic appeared in the USA in 1976–1980 and then spread across Westernized countries. This paper examines the most likely causes of the epidemic in the USA. An explanation must be consistent with the… read more here.
Keywords: epidemic usa; origins obesity; usa lessons; obesity epidemic ... See more keywords
Is Reducing the Obesity Epidemic in Children and Adolescents Really a Mission Impossible?
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DOI: 10.3390/nu17030592
Abstract: The prevalence of pediatric excess weight has reached such levels that there are fears of a sharp increase in associated noncommunicable diseases when today's children become adults [...]. read more here.
Keywords: reducing obesity; epidemic children; children adolescents; obesity epidemic ... See more keywords
The obesity epidemic and sugar‐sweetened beverages: a taxing time
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DOI: 10.5694/mja17.00364
Abstract: In recognition that environmental changes can support healthier consumer choices, the New South Wales government has pledged to remove sugary drinks for sale from all its health facilities by December 2017. This follows the lead… read more here.
Keywords: sweetened beverages; epidemic sugar; sugar sweetened; beverages taxing ... See more keywords