Introduction: Given the increment of overweight and obese children, it is relevant to study not only metabolic but also musculoskeletal consequences that may affect motor functionality such as flat foot in this population. ...

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rapidly increasing among Latin American children, posing challenges for current healthcare systems and increasing the risk for a wide range of diseases. To understand the factors ...

Studies in animals and humans have corroborated that zinc (Zn) metabolism is altered in obesity. The present work intends to evaluate the Zn nutritional status in obese children and adolescents by the determination of some ...

Background: Nutrition therapy (NT) is essential for the care of critically ill children. Inadequate feeding leads to malnutrition and may increase the patient`s risk of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was ...

Background: As a consequence of the epidemiological transition in Chile, the nutritional status of the population has changed notoriously. Aim: To study the changes in the nutritional status of six years-old Chilean children ...

Introdution: The direct income transfer programmes such as BolsaFamília have the important function of making it possible for aspects of life to receive the necessary care and importance in order to improve the quality of ...

The teacher plays a fundamental role in educating children. In 2018, food and nutrition education was included within the disciplines of science and biology by altering the national Education Guidelines and Bases Act as ...