Obesity, Asthma, and Allergies; the Inflammatory Connection A Case Study
Rates of obesity have increased dramatically in the past 30 years. This epidemic has been found to be associated with excessive screen time, consumption of calorically dense foods and drinks, increased portion sizes, frequent eating outside of the home, inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables, an...
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| Published in: | Infant, child & adolescent nutrition Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 106 - 110 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01-04-2012
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| Summary: | Rates of obesity have increased dramatically in the past 30 years. This epidemic has been found to be associated with excessive screen time, consumption of calorically dense foods and drinks, increased portion sizes, frequent eating outside of the home, inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables, and inadequate exercise. There has been a concurrent rise in allergies, atopic dermatitis, and asthma that parallels this rise in obesity, which is thought to be the result of an increased inflammatory response. Obesity and inflammation can have a long-lasting influence on cardiovascular health. Further studies are needed to determine if a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate obesity and its associated inflammatory conditions. |
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| ISSN: | 1941-4064 1941-4072 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1941406411436212 |