Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity in Adults in Bhaktapur, Nepal in 2015–2017

Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity in Adults in Bhaktapur, Nepal in 2015–2017

Introduction: There is an increase in the double burden of malnutrition globally, with a particular rise documented in Asia. In Nepal, undernutrition has been prevalent for decades. Today, however, the incidence of overweight and obesity (OWOB) in the country has increased substantially. There is a...

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Main Authors: Catherine Schwinger, Ram K. Chandyo, Manjeswori Ulak, Mari Hysing, Merina Shrestha, Suman Ranjitkar, Tor A. Strand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
nutritional status
anthropometry
double burden of malnutrition
low income country
Asia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2020.567164/full

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