Obesity

Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, especially as it is a major burden on healthcare systems. It is a significant contributor to the high rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which themselves claim an estimated 15 million lives each year. Common causes for obesity, according to the WHO, are bad dietary habits, particularly diets that include the high consumption of energy-dense foods and a lack of physical activity.

Obesity can increase the risk of numerous diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and breathing problems and strokes. Many of these non-communicable diseases can be life threatening and cause premature death. The WHO estimates that 17 million people die annually as a result of non-communicable diseases and that 86% of these deaths are premature in low and middle-income countries.

In recent times, childhood obesity has been on the rise. An analysis conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that childhood obesity is on the rise in Africa. It states that 1 in 10 children and teenagers are projected to be obese in the next decade.

Nutrition and healthy eating habits are an important part of managing obesity. The NNIA, through videos, publications and news, gives insight on how to deal with adult and childhood obesity.

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Childhood Obesity: Causes and Consequences
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SAJCN 2020;33(2):25-48 (Second Quarter)

The SAJCN 2020 publication third quarter contains nutritional topics, guest editorials, CPD Articles, Research Abstracts…

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Childhood obesity is on the rise and Africa is leading the way
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Influencing flavour perception and preference in infants for long-term health

Practicing a healthy diet while pregnant can influence the eating patterns of the infant later on in life. Find out more…

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Nutritional Challenges in Children With Kidney Disease
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Bone Health: The role of dairy foods and other bioactives

The role of dairy foods and other bioactives and how they affect the Bone health

Prof. Marlena Kruger
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Vitamin D: A panacca for all ills?

Vitamin D: One of the most powerful Healing chemicals in your body.

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Patient Education Tool in Renal Diet
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The role of carbohydrates and fat inc disease
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