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Nutrition transition and obesity trends in Argentina within the Latin American context
(Springer, 2020)
The world population has undergone a rapid shift in dietary and physical activity patterns, from traditional diets to a dietary pattern characterized by highly processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, coupled with ...
Glutamate-induced obesity leads to decreased sperm reserves and acceleration of transit time in the epididymis of adult male rats
(Biomed Central Ltd., 2012-12-05)
Background: Given the established fact that obesity interferes with male reproductive functions, the present study aimed to evaluate sperm production in the testis and storage in the epididymis in a glutamate-induced model ...
Obesity and impairment of pancreatic beta-cellfunction in early adulthood, independent of obesity age of onset: The Santiago Longitudinal Study
(Wiley, 2020)
Aim: We investigated the relation of time of onset and length of obesity with biomarkers of beta-cell function in early adulthood in an infancy cohort.
Material and methods: In 1039 23-year-olds, body-mass index (BMI) ...
Nutrition transition in Chile revisited: mid-term evaluation of obesity goals for the period 2000-2010
(CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, 2008-04)
Objective: To analyse the nutritional status component of the nutrition transition
in Chile in relation to the evolution of obesity rates in all age groups until 2005,
comparing these with the goals established by the ...
Using a system dynamics model to study the obesity transition by socioeconomic status in Colombia at the country, regional and department levels
(BMJ, 2020)
Objective We study the obesity transition by socioeconomic status (SES), gender and age within the Colombian urban population at the country, regional and department levels.
Design The study is informed by cross-sectional ...
Association of perinatal factors and obesity in 6-to 8-year-old Chilean children
(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2008)
Background It has been reported in Chile that obesity figures in children of 6- to 8-years-old are associated with height for age. We studied the possible influence of perinatal variables on obesity at 6- to 8-years-old ...
Nutrition transition profiles and obesity burden in Argentina
(Cambridge University Press, 2019-08-12)
Objective The present study aimed to identify nutrition transition (NT) profiles in Argentina (2005-2013) and assess their association with obesity in the adult population.Design A large cross-sectional study was performed ...
Determinant factors of excess of weight in school children: a multilevel study
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2007)
Background: Rates of obesity reach high levels in Chile, with geographic, social and school variations. Aim: To identify factors at two levels associated with excessive weight in school children: child-family characteristics ...