| Nutrition, child growth, and chronic disease prevention. | |
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PMID: 18246473 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Countries undergoing the nutrition transition are experiencing a progressive increase in obesity and nutrition-related chronic diseases (NRCDs). In transitional countries, stunting (shortness for age) and micronutrient deficiencies (iron, vitamin A, and zinc) in children coexist with obesity and NRCDs originating the double burden of nutritional disease. The causal web for obesity and NRCDs is complex and multifaceted; changes in diet and physical activity of the population are likely the main concurrent determinant factors. However, recent evidence suggests that specific patterns of prenatal and postnatal growth are also potential contributors. Evidence indicates that intervention strategies to prevent malnutrition should emphasize improvements in linear growth in the first 2-3 years of life rather than aim at gaining weight. Avoiding excessive weight gain relative to height gain (BMI) is especially relevant after the first 2 years of life. Routine assessment of child growth based on the new World Health Organization (WHO) standard, defining energy needs based on the recent Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)/WHO norms, and providing critical micronutrients to support lean mass growth are critical to prevent obesity and NRCDs starting early in the life course. These actions should contribute in the prevention and control of obesity in childhood and thus help prevent NRCDs in future generations of adults. |
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Authors:
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Ricardo Uauy; Juliana Kain; Verónica Mericq; Juanita Rojas; Camila Corvalán |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of medicine Volume: 40 ISSN: 0785-3890 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Med. Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-22 Completed Date: 2008-07-03 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8906388 Medline TA: Ann Med Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. uauy@inta.cl |
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Child Development
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physiology* Child Nutrition Disorders / epidemiology, prevention & control* Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena* Child, Preschool Chronic Disease / epidemiology, prevention & control* Developing Countries Female Fetal Development / physiology Growth Disorders / etiology, prevention & control Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Micronutrients / deficiency Obesity / etiology, prevention & control* Pregnancy |
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0/Micronutrients |
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