Protocol for the modeling the epidemiologic transition study: a longitudinal observational study of energy balance and change in body weight, diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity has increased in societies of all socio-cultural backgrounds. To date, guidelines set forward to prevent obesity have universally emphasized optimal levels of physical activity. However there are few empiric...
Main Authors: | Luke Amy, Bovet Pascal, Forrester Terrence E, Lambert Estelle V, Plange-Rhule Jacob, Schoeller Dale A, Dugas Lara R, Durazo-Arvizu Ramon A, Shoham David, Cooper Richard S, Brage Soren, Ekelund Ulf, Steyn Nelia P |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2011-12-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/927 |
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