• Most physical examination findings are notable only after onset of puberty. (medscape.com)
  • Menstrual Problems - Overweight girls tend to enter puberty earlier. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • The increase of childhood obesity has been correlated with the early onset of puberty. (usp.br)
  • Since leptin, kisspeptin, neurokinin B and dynorphin are identified as regulators of puberty onset and reproductive function, this study investigated the influence of high fat diet on these modulators along puberty onset and after sexual maturation. (usp.br)
  • The researchers report that problems with sleep caused by narcolepsy may lead to obesity, earlier onset of puberty, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Precocious puberty is onset of sexual maturation before the average age. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Bray, G. A., Nielsen, S. J. & Popkin, B. M. Consumption of high-fructose corn syrup in beverages may play a role in the epidemic of obesity. (nature.com)
  • The epidemic curve ( Figure ) summarizes the outbreak among those with known symptom onset date for cases (n = 54), suspected cases (n = 21), and 27 additional cases of fever and cough identified by the camp Health Care Centre (HCC) but not included in the study. (cdc.gov)
  • Parents' programming suggestions lacked discussion around addressing screen viewing as a viable way to attend to the current obesity epidemic. (bepress.com)
  • Epidemiological studies suggest that the prevalence and severity of obesity have increased to epidemic proportions worldwide, making it a global public health problem. (molvis.org)
  • Childhood obesity is becoming a global epidemic. (bmj.com)
  • Childhood obesity is rapidly emerging as a global epidemic. (bmj.com)
  • 1 There has also been a large increase in obesity worldwide, which is currently of epidemic proportions in the United States. (bmj.com)
  • Growth: Childhood growth is marked by an early growth spurt, but adult height is often average or slightly below average. (medscape.com)
  • Less than 1% of childhood obesity referred to hospital is due to endocrine and genetic disease. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • This can occur as early as during childhood and adolescents, especially in those with metabolic syndrome. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • It is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. (rarediseases.org)
  • Childhood obesity is on the rise, and interventions targeted at pre-school-aged children are essential for the primary prevention of this disease. (bepress.com)
  • The true prevalence of obesity in childhood is difficult to determine as there is as yet no internationally accepted definition of pathological adiposity in the paediatric age group. (bmj.com)
  • Does early onset asthma increase childhood obesity risk? (bvsalud.org)
  • Evaluation and Management of Early Onset Genetic Obesity in Childhood. (cdc.gov)
  • Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment to achieve substantial and long-term weight loss in patients with severe obesity, and it also has beneficial effects on obesity-associated comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer ( 1 - 6 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • the younger the age at onset of obesity or the greater the obese-years, the higher the risk of type 2 diabetes. (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • They add: "Our data also indicated that baseline BMI among young women was significantly associated with risk of developing type 2 diabetes…The results highlight the importance of overweight or obesity in early adulthood as risk factors for adult diabetes, indicating that weight control starting before early adulthood is critical for reducing type 2 diabetes risk in later life. (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • Type 2 diabetes, formerly considered "adult onset" diabetes, is now being diagnosed more frequently among children and adolescents. (diabetesnv.org)
  • A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. (diabetesnv.org)
  • Heavy maternal smoking was linked to a nearly fivefold increase in early-onset type 2 diabetes. (chirofind.com)
  • Obesity and smoking by the children themselves also increased the risk for type 2 diabetes. (chirofind.com)
  • Severe obesity occurs at a BMI over 40 kg/m2. (sdgln.com)
  • Individuals with severe obesity may have an increased risk of cardiac insufficiency, sleep apnea, diabetes, respiratory problems and other serious conditions that can cause life-threatening complications. (rarediseases.org)
  • Individuals with adult-onset idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism may present with infertility and a history of previously documented fertility. (medscape.com)
  • [ 10 ] Mutations of genes encoding either leptin or the leptin receptor underlie isolated cases of autosomally transmitted idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism associated with early-onset obesity. (medscape.com)
  • With rising obesity rates worldwide, diabetes prevalence has also climbed dramatically. (sdgln.com)
  • The alarming increase in the prevalence of obesity or MetS is likely to further exacerbate the risk for ophthalmic abnormalities associated with obesity. (molvis.org)
  • 4 The rising prevalence of obesity can be explained in part by changes in our environment over the last 30 years, in particular the unlimited supply of convenient, highly palatable, energy dense foods, coupled with a lifestyle typified by low physical activity. (bmj.com)
  • According to the study, the increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing prevalence of obesity, and lack of physical activity among others. (wwlp.com)
  • A Profile Of Early Versus Late Onset Of Obesity In Postmenopausal Wome" by S. McCrone, K. Dennis et al. (ucf.edu)
  • The purpose of this study was to determine whether postmenopausal women with an early versus late onset of obesity manifested differences in body habitus, eating behaviors, and mood. (ucf.edu)
  • Women with an early onset of obesity had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and highest attained adult body weight than women with a late onset of obesity. (ucf.edu)
  • Postmenopausal women with an early onset of obesity differed physiologically and psychologically from those with a late onset. (ucf.edu)
  • EOCRC appears to have its own unique clinical and molecular features when compared with late-onset colorectal cancer. (wjgnet.com)
  • Early-onset Alzheimer's progresses similarly to late-onset Alzheimer's, but its impact is felt at a younger age. (brightstarcare.com)
  • As we continue to investigate precision-based interventions to intercept the link between obesity and cancer, it is imperative to reiterate the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle from an early age and incorporate it widely into cancer prevention strategies at all levels with immediate implementation," the editorialists conclude. (medscape.com)
  • The best method to combat feline hepatic lipidosis is prevention and early detection. (wikipedia.org)
  • Identifying additional genetic, metabolic, behavioral, and environmental factors that make people susceptible to obesity and better clarifying the differences that affect the success of obesity treatment, could lead to newer precision approaches to obesity prevention and treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers followed 107 children, ages 2-6, from the Early Stockholm Obesity Prevention Project using a wrist-worn actigraphy, to record child's sleep for seven consecutive days every year. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Obesity Prevention Interventions in US Public Schools: Are Schools Using Programs That Promote Weight Stigma? (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity prevention mechanisms are required, address critical rises on overweight during last given the difficulty to reverse it in adulthood, when decades, with higher concentration of cases in changes on eating and physical activities habits are individuals pursuing higher incomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • One hundred thirty-five postmenopausal women with obesity responded to self-report questionnaires on weight history, weight loss and maintenance expectancy, eating behaviors, and mood. (ucf.edu)
  • Tailoring dietary and behavioral interventions to profiles of postmenopausal women based on onset of obesity may improve the overall efficacy of weight loss programs. (ucf.edu)
  • What are the physical characteristics associated with a normal metabolic profile despite a high level of obesity in postmenopausal women? (nih.gov)
  • To address this issue, we identified and studied a subgroup of metabolically normal but obese (MNO) postmenopausal women to gain insight into potential physiological factors that may protect them against the development of obesity-related comorbidities. (nih.gov)
  • Our findings raise the possibility that inexpensive, noninvasive interventions targeting midlife obesity and overweight could substantially alter the trajectory of Alzheimer's disease, reducing its global public health and economic impact," study researchers conclude. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • This article explores the link between obesity and diabetes, the mechanisms behind the connection, complications that can arise, and preventive lifestyle measures and medical interventions to reduce diabetes risk. (sdgln.com)
  • The purpose of this article is to discuss the growing problem of very early onset of obesity occurring before two years of age and to review infant motor development, physical activity, and effective pediatric disability motor interventions that may offer potential strategies to help reduce this growing problem earlier in life. (humankinetics.com)
  • Based on the review of physical activity interventions used with infants with a disability, we will propose strategies to consider to program early physical activity exposures into nondisabled young infants who are at risk for obesity. (humankinetics.com)
  • A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that individuals who are obese or overweight at the age of 50 could be at a higher risk of developing an earlier onset of Alzheimer's disease. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Individuals with obesity may need to increase aspirin frequency or dosage to see an effect, but upping the dose comes with its own risks, including GI bleeding. (medscape.com)
  • This can hopefully translate in clinical practice to the development of better risk stratification tool for identifying high-risk individuals for early colorectal cancer screening, and identifying areas needed for further research to curb this rising trend. (wjgnet.com)
  • The beneficial effect of improved diet on weight was particularly striking among individuals with a high genetic risk for obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • Although obesity is often associated with insulin resistance and a cluster of metabolic disturbances, the existence of a subgroup of healthy but obese individuals has been postulated. (nih.gov)
  • Early-onset Alzheimer's, also known as younger-onset Alzheimer's, is a form of dementia affecting individuals under 65. (brightstarcare.com)
  • While Alzheimer's disease is commonly associated with older adults, early-onset Alzheimer's is diagnosed in individuals who are still in the prime of their lives. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Over time, individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's may experience difficulties with daily tasks, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Not everyone with these risk factors will develop early-onset Alzheimer's, and some individuals may develop the condition without any known risk factors. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Individuals with diabetes, obesity, and depression may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's. (brightstarcare.com)
  • We also hope to get an idea of the number of individuals/families with obesity and lipodystrophic syndromes where the genetic causes are unknown, and to learn what hurdles are commonly encountered when trying to find the causative mutations. (nih.gov)
  • Through presentations and discussions, we hope to encourage further investigation of cells from families with rare single gene or syndromic obesity disorders to learn about unknown biological pathways regulating energy balance, and to encourage further human research to shed light on why obesity occurs in some individuals with the "same" syndrome but not in others. (nih.gov)
  • If innovative strategies to increase the frequency of daily exposures to physical activity in young infants can be identified, these strategies could be combined with current public health approaches to preventing obesity in women before, during, and following pregnancy. (humankinetics.com)
  • A number of families with rare pleiotropic obesity syndromes have been studied by linkage analysis and chromosomal loci for Cohen's syndrome, 8 Alström's syndrome, 9 and at least four for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 10-12 have been mapped so far, although the precise molecular defects are not yet known. (bmj.com)
  • However, recent studies of genetic syndromes of obesity in rodents have provided several novel insights into molecules which may be involved in energy homoeostasis. (bmj.com)
  • 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist setmelanotide as a treatment option in rare obesity syndromes. (eurospe.org)
  • A recent prospective cohort study with 8828 female (Nurses' Health Study) and 5218 male (Health Professionals Follow-up Study) participants showed the importance of genetic and environmental factors in obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • The authors calculated an obesity genetic risk score (GRS) based on 77 variants associated with body mass index. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, they also help to address the misconception that people with genetic susceptibility to obesity do not benefit from weight management. (cdc.gov)
  • How people respond to these obesity-favorable environments may be related to psychological, social, and economic factors (to name a few) as well as genetic variations. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous studies reporting on the interaction between physical activity and genetic susceptibility on obesity have been cross-sectional and have not considered the potential influences of other lifestyle behaviours. (nature.com)
  • An active lifestyle and not smoking may have additive effects on reducing the genetic susceptibility to obesity in adults. (nature.com)
  • Most of the publications have investigated how single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in or near FTO , the strongest genetic susceptibility locus, interact with physical activity to influence BMI and obesity in cross-sectional analyses. (nature.com)
  • However, obesity represents the archetypal complex multifactorial disease and arises as a result of behavioural, environmental, and genetic factors which may influence individual responses to diet and physical activity. (bmj.com)
  • 7 These genetic influences are not confined to the extremes of obesity, but exert their effect across the whole range of body weight and are consistent with a polygenic inheritance of fat mass. (bmj.com)
  • In other words, a so-called genetic predisposition to obesity was effectively avoided when the owners of the so-called defective genes were active four to five hours a day doing low-level aerobic stuff. (marksdailyapple.com)
  • A growing body of evidence has revealed a strong association between obesity and GI cancers, with chronic inflammation being a likely cause. (medscape.com)
  • Objective To evaluate any association between obesity in middle age, measured by body mass index and skinfold thickness, and risk of dementia later in life. (bmj.com)
  • Past studies have suggested that there is a link between midlife obesity and an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, but study researchers, co-lead by Dr. Madhav Thambisetty of the Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), believed the association was unclear. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • To properly assess the impact of midlife obesity and the increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, the team assessed each participant's body mass index (BMI) at midlife-the age of 50-and their development of Alzheimer's. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Furthermore, researchers discovered that the risk of developing Alzheimer's earlier rose with each unit increase in midlife BMI. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Participants with a BMI of 30 in midlife were likely to develop Alzheimer's a year earlier than participants who had a BMI of 28. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Midlife adiposity predicts earlier onset of Alzheimer's dementia, neuropathology and presymptomatic cerebral amyloid accumulation," Molecular Psychiatry 2015, doi:10.1038/mp.2015.129, http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/mp2015129a.html . (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Living with early-onset Alzheimer's can be challenging for the person diagnosed and their caregivers. (brightstarcare.com)
  • This blog aims to provide valuable insights and support for caregivers navigating the journey of caring for someone with early-onset Alzheimer's. (brightstarcare.com)
  • What is Early-Onset Alzheimer's? (brightstarcare.com)
  • Early-onset Alzheimer's can significantly impact various aspects of a person's life. (brightstarcare.com)
  • The diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's can also strain personal relationships. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Moreover, early-onset Alzheimer's can gradually diminish a person's independence. (brightstarcare.com)
  • The causes of early-onset Alzheimer's are not yet fully understood, but researchers have identified several factors that may contribute to the development of the disease. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Environmental factors may also contribute to the development of early-onset Alzheimer's. (brightstarcare.com)
  • Confident lifestyle choices and health conditions have been associated with a higher risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer's. (brightstarcare.com)
  • There was a statistically significant association of triglycerides and HDL-C with increasing age, female sex, obesity, physical inactivity and poor glycaemic control of diabetes. (who.int)
  • While antiviral drugs work best when treatment is started within 2 days of illness onset, clinical benefit has been observed even when treatment is initiated later. (cdc.gov)
  • Time from illness onset to collection of respiratory specimens for testing o Testing specimens collected within 48-72 hours of illness onset (when influenza viral shedding is highest) is more likely to yield positive RIDT results. (cdc.gov)
  • interaction P = 0.972), and reduced microvascular complications independent of obesity status at 20 years of age (interaction P = 0.650). (diabetesjournals.org)
  • The neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) antiviral medications are most effective in treating influenza and reducing complications when treatment is started early. (cdc.gov)
  • It leads to the increase in early onset diabetes with all of its complications, not to mention the complications of obesity itself. (momsteam.com)
  • Genetics influence both obesity and diabetes risk, but lifestyle factors play a major role. (sdgln.com)
  • Risk factors for obesity range from individual factors, such as behavior and genetics, to environmental and societal factors, such as food environment, education and skills, and food promotion and marketing. (cdc.gov)
  • People with rare mutations of genes in the leptin-signaling pathway (e.g., complete deficiencies of leptin or its receptor) have a very high likelihood of developing obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • obesity genes. (cdc.gov)
  • In a new study out of the Archives of Internal Medicine investigators discovered that even people with extra copies of the "fat mass and obesity" genes called FTO did NOT get fatter if they were active throughout the day. (marksdailyapple.com)
  • Studies of rare disorders affecting the amount and distribution of body fat provide opportunities to define previously unidentified genes and biological pathways involved in appetite regulation, adipose tissue biology, and energy homeostasis, and to provide novel insights into the myriad of mechanisms potentially contributing to obesity and its adverse consequences. (nih.gov)
  • Nevertheless, most people with obesity do not have a single gene causation. (cdc.gov)
  • In the past three years, five single gene disorders resulting in early onset obesity have been characterised. (bmj.com)
  • Studies performed by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) , found that two specific polymorphisms in the MC3R gene may be associated with pediatric obesity and greater body mass because of greater energy intake. (wikidoc.org)
  • Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity, but it is unknown if outcomes differ between adults with early- versus adult-onset obesity. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • In this study, the authors used data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) to identify body mass index (BMI) trajectories over the early adult life course. (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • The risk of adult diseases such as breast cancer can be modified by exposure to certain environmental factors such as diet during early stages of life such as pregnancy and lactation. (usda.gov)
  • Our findings provide important evidence for role of early dietary intervention to prevent adult onset of breast cancer. (usda.gov)
  • The children were all assessed for the presence of type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes 33 years later. (chirofind.com)
  • The researchers found that being overweight or obese in early and middle adulthood was associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) and noncolorectal GI cancers. (medscape.com)
  • Adults who exhibited no change in overweight or obese BMIs between early and later adulthood and those who exhibited increases in BMI from underweight or normal in early adulthood to overweight or obese BMI in later adulthood had a significantly higher risk for CRC and noncolorectal GI cancer. (medscape.com)
  • Among frequent aspirin users, those with overweight or obese BMIs in early, middle, and later adulthood still had an increased risk for CRC and noncolorectal GI cancer (hazard ratios 1.44, 1.45, and 1.43, respectively). (medscape.com)
  • Forty-three had normal-weight parents and 64 had overweight and/or obese parents, which is linked to greater risk of obesity in children. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Also investigated were the associations between timing of obesity onset, obese-years and T2D. (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • Obese years is calculated by person's BMI minus the BMI for obesity (30), then multiplying by the number of years of exposure. (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • Obesity is associated with leading causes of death worldwide-such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer-making the search for effective weight management strategies a global priority. (cdc.gov)
  • During adolescence nutritional problems obesity is an illness and also a powerful risk factor coming from earlier life stages can be more easily for other health problems, e.g. cardiovascular solved. (bvsalud.org)
  • Regardless of the cause, obesity is due to calorie consumption in excess of calorie burnt. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • [1] These include higher rates of obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and higher consumption of processed and sugary foods. (coco66.com)
  • The results provide "relatively consistent messaging that overweight or obesity from early to later adulthood as well as BMI increases throughout adulthood were associated with increased risk of GI cancers, especially CRC," the authors of an editorial accompanying the study write. (medscape.com)
  • Additionally, obesity during adolescence and early adulthood is common. (medscape.com)
  • The authors say: "More than half of the women experienced a rapid BMI increase from early (18-23 years old) to middle adulthood (37-42 years old). (diabetologia-journal.org)
  • Obesity provokes numerous secondary health issues that compound diabetes severity and progression. (sdgln.com)
  • High Blood Pressure - The risk of high blood pressure increases as the severity of obesity increases. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Severe anorexia (lack of appetite) usually precedes the onset of the disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thus, one study found that weight loss precedes onset of dementia in elderly adults. (bmj.com)
  • A new study, " Sleep and adiposity in children from 2 to 6 years of age ," published in Pediatrics , found that no matter how much a child slept, going to bed late was associated with increased risk of obesity and higher body-mass index (BMI). (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • Assessment of obesity before old age may be a more accurate representation of adiposity as the ratio of lean to fat mass changes with ageing, 5 resulting in a decreased body mass index. (bmj.com)
  • 8 Obtaining weight measurements many years before the onset of dementia, as well as other measures of adiposity, would provide stronger evidence of causality between obesity and increased risk of dementia. (bmj.com)
  • The study showed that the increase in early-onset cancers was driven by cases found specifically in younger women. (wwlp.com)
  • Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) has seen an alarming rise worldwide over the past two decades. (wjgnet.com)
  • Association of Obesity With Risk of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Among Women. (broadinstitute.org)
  • Seeing somebody in the prime of their life, in the height of their career, having young children, being hit with an advanced terminal diagnosis like this is what keeps me up at night," Kimmie Ng, director of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at Dana Farber Cancer, says. (publicradioeast.org)
  • Dr. Kimmie Ng , director of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (publicradioeast.org)
  • Studies have indicated that obesity is associated with increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women . (healthywomen.org)
  • Obesity is a multifactorial, highly complex medical condition involving abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that can cause health impairment. (molvis.org)
  • The sample comprised 2444 participants who were genotyped for 11 obesity variants and had body mass index (BMI), waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR), physical activity and smoking measures at 36, 43, 53 and 60-64 years of age. (nature.com)
  • Conclusions Obesity in middle age increases the risk of future dementia independently of comorbid conditions. (bmj.com)
  • 2 Contrary to findings from cross sectional studies, 3 a recent prospective study found that obesity in elderly woman increases the risk of dementia. (bmj.com)
  • Unhealthy diets high in saturated fats, sugars, and refined carbohydrates also provoke obesity and impaired glucose metabolism. (sdgln.com)
  • If this process continues for too long, fat builds up in the cells of the liver, and the disease has officially onset. (wikipedia.org)
  • Moving, gaining or losing housemates or pets, going on vacation, or prolonged boarding are all common situations that pet owners report just prior to the onset of the disease, but it may develop without these conditions existing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Metabolic syndrome and risk of heart disease - Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by combinations of abnormal lipids, high blood pressure, abnormal glucose level and obesity. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Obesity is one of the most preventable medical causes of disease among teens. (momsteam.com)
  • Experts believe lifestyle risk factors may be contributing to the uptick in rates of early-onset CRC. (coco66.com)
  • This type of diabetes is linked to two modifiable risk factors: obesity and physical inactivity. (diabetesnv.org)
  • Check out the CDC obesity website for ways state and local organizations can create a supportive environment to promote healthy living behaviors that prevent obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • The finding that regular weekly aspirin use did not modify GI cancer risk suggests that obesity may alter the cancer-preventive effect of aspirin, the researchers suggested. (medscape.com)
  • Going to be late was defined by researchers as sleep onset after 9 pm. (sleepreviewmag.com)
  • These proposed physical activity strategies will need to be combined with successful public health approaches to reducing early onset of obesity during infancy. (humankinetics.com)
  • Health risks associated with obesity respond well to good dietary practice and physical activity. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Regular physical activity, at least 1 hour a day helps to control weight, reduces your health risks of obesity, and increases bone/muscle strength. (myhealth.gov.my)
  • Physical activity programming and decreasing screen viewing may be advantageous ways to reduce the early onset of obesity. (bepress.com)
  • Parents agreed that physical activity programming was an ideal way to combat obesity in pre-schoolers. (bepress.com)
  • Obesity results from energy imbalance that occurs when a person consumes more calories than their body burns. (cdc.gov)
  • We showed that maternal blueberry diet protects mice against breast cancer development by up-regulation of growth suppressor proteins and hormones that are associated with obesity and inflammation. (usda.gov)
  • Does Obesity Posses Higher Risk Of Diabetes? (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher. (sdgln.com)
  • They say poorly designed development contributes to higher obesity rates, the early onset of diabetes, and other health problems. (environmentreport.org)