Background: Irresponsible feeding behavior is the cause of being overweight in early childhood. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the dietary habits of preschool-aged children residing in a suburban region of Indonesia characterized by a significant prevalence of obesity among children aged five and below. Methods: This study was a case study design conducted in South Tangerang, Ba…
Junk food is unhealthy and poor in nutrient quality, and may result in weight gain, obesity, and coronary heart disease, if consumed regularly. The prevalence of overweight in adolescents is 5-10% higher in urban areas. Adolescents undergo lifestyle changes, including in food consumption behavior. This study aimed to determine relation between junk food consumption patterns and overweight in ad…
Introduction: Our study aimed to investigate clinical and laboratory characteristics of adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 150 adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Ulaanbaatar. Body height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), Body fat percent (BFP), fasting blood glucose (FBG), hemo…