ArticleBMC obesity2018
Rapid increase of overweight and obesity among primary school-aged children in the Caribbean; high initial BMI is the most significant predictor.
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- Impact of Whole, Fresh Fruit Consumption on Energy Intake and Adiposity: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2019Pooled it
- Efficacy of choline and DHA supplements or enriched environment exposure during early adult obesity in mitigating its adverse impact through aging in rats.Saudi journal of biological sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo examine predictors of increasing overweight among children in two developing countries.
methodsPrimary school children (6-10 y at baseline,
resultsAt baseline, children's age and sex and caregivers' BMI, age, and marital status and reported dietary intake were similar across all weight groups. The incidence of overweight and obesity among children was 8.8% and 8.1%, respectively. Dietary intake at baseline was not related to becoming overweight or obese. Similarly there were no differences in reported intake among children who became overweight or obese except that they consumed fewer fruits (0.54±0.92 vs. 0.98±1.66,
conclusionsThe increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity among children is a serious problem in the Caribbean. Heavier children are at elevated risk of continued rapid increase in their weight status, pointing to the need for early intervention.
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