2022
Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization
Horta BL, Rollins N, Dias MS, Garcez V, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Systematic review and meta‐analysis of breastfeeding and later overweight or obesity expands on previous study for World Health Organization. Acta Paediatrica 2022, 112: 34-41. PMID: 35727183, DOI: 10.1111/apa.16460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResidual confoundingWorld Health OrganizationSystematic reviewPublication biasHealth OrganizationSocioeconomic statusOdds of overweightBenefits of breastfeedingRandom-effects modelWeb of ScienceIndependent reviewersPositive confoundingOverweightObesityBreastfeedingConfoundingAssociationReviewStatusPrevious studiesMEDLINEInfantsStudyLILACS
2013
Nutrition transition and obesity prevention through the life-course
Kac G, Pérez-Escamilla R. Nutrition transition and obesity prevention through the life-course. International Journal Of Obesity Supplements 2013, 3: s6-s8. PMID: 27152157, PMCID: PMC4850564, DOI: 10.1038/ijosup.2013.3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNutrition transitionObesity preventionEffective obesity prevention strategiesObesity prevention strategiesConsumption of fruitsUltra-processed productsGlobal obesity prevalenceImportant dietary changesObesity prevalenceChronic diseasesCaloric beveragesPrevention strategiesDietary changesObesityLife course approachNutrition profileSignificant reductionComplex determinantsSoft drinksPreventionWomenMenAnimal foodsOverweightUndernutritionHousehold Food Insecurity and Obesity Risk in an Urban Slum in Brazil
Peterson K, de Sousa Ribeiro G, dos Reis M, Paploski I, Ko A, Salles‐Costa R, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Household Food Insecurity and Obesity Risk in an Urban Slum in Brazil. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 243.6-243.6. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.243.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSevere household food insecurityAbdominal obesityHousehold food insecurityPrevalence of HHFILow fruit intakeOverweight/obeseBrazilian Food Insecurity ScaleHigh-calorie mealUrban slumsUnhealthy dietary behaviorsSelf-reported healthFood Insecurity ScaleFruit intakeObesity riskRisk factorsChronic diseasesDietary intakeDietary behaviorsHealth statusObesityFood insecurityWHO guidelinesOverweightIntakeHousehold food preparation
2006
Obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy among low‐income Latinas living in Hartford, CT
Bermúdez‐Millán A, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Hromi‐Fiedler A, Damio G, Segura‐Pérez S, Fernandez M. Obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy among low‐income Latinas living in Hartford, CT. The FASEB Journal 2006, 20: a7-a7. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.20.4.a7-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-pregnancy BMIExcessive weight gainWeight gainNormal weightPre-pregnancy overweight/obesityPre-pregnancy weightPregnancy weight gainOverweight/obesityPrenatal weight gainLow-income LatinasSelf-reported weightNormal BMIPregnant LatinasObese participantsThird trimesterDietary recallsLower BMIProspective studyMean ageDietary patternsPregnancyBMIBaseline surveyLatina womenOverweight