Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage consumption correlates with BMI, waist circumference, and poor dietary choices in school children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity and overweight is increasing globally. Frequently coexisting with under-nutrition in developing countries, obesity is a major contributor to chronic disease, and will become a serious healthcare burden espec...

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Main Authors: Shoukri Mohammed, Al-Rubeaan Khalid, Subhani Shazia N, Zaidi Marya Z, Collison Kate S, Al-Mohanna Futwan A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/234