Associations of built food environment with body mass index and waist circumference among youth with diabetes

Associations of built food environment with body mass index and waist circumference among youth with diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Youth with diabetes are at increased risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease complications. However, less is known about the influence of built food environment on health outcomes in this population. The aim of this study was to...

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Main Authors: Lamichhane Archana P, Puett Robin, Porter Dwayne E, Bottai Matteo, Mayer-Davis Elizabeth J, Liese Angela D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Accessibility
Availability
Adiposity
BMI z-score
Waist circumference
Built food environment
Fast food outlet
Supermarket
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/81

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