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The influence of social determinants of health and the built environment on the weight status of preschoolers in Alberta
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Background Underweight, overweight, and obesity in early childhood can compromise health over the life course. Underweight, an indicator of undernutrition, can lead to higher morbidity, restricted growth, and delayed development. Overweight and obesity can lead to health conditions such as...
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Fall 2022
Choline is an essential nutrient that can be found in the diet as water- (i.e., free choline (FC)) and lipid-soluble forms. Animal studies have demonstrated that choline is needed for optimal maternal immune function and immune system development in offspring. Moreover, the forms of choline...
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The Role of MAGEL2 in Ubiquitination Pathways and its Contribution to Prader-Willi and Schaaf-Yang Syndromes
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The MAGEL2 gene is implicated in two neurodevelopmental disorders: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS). PWS is characterized by intellectual disability, obesity, poor muscle tone, distinct facial features, excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakening. PWS is a...
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The role of obesity and insulin resistance in modulating immune cell function in cancer and liver disease
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Obesity and associated insulin resistance (IR) represent a significant global health burden, and predispose individuals to develop various diseases, including cancer and liver diseases. Heightened inflammation during obesity can on the one hand exacerbate liver inflammation, while on the other,...
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The Ruling of Weight: An institutional ethnography exploring the work of growing up in a larger body
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Childhood obesity is a key target of public health intervention and research. However, dominant weight and health discourses shaping public health efforts tend to reduce obesity to a case of too many calories and too little exercise. For decades, researchers have highlighted how overly simplistic...