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Obesity and overweight are linked to a higher risk of asthma.

Practitioners should consider weight management as a factor in asthma risk.

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there is increasing evidence linking not only obesity but also overweight with a higher risk of asthma.
Carmen Frontela‐Saseta et al. · Dietetics · 2024

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The claim is supported by a review of current data.

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Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption and Asthma in the Western Diet

Carmen Frontela‐Saseta et al. · Dietetics · 2024

DOI 10.3390/dietetics3020012

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