Energy intake, expenditure and balance, and factors associated with energy balance of young adults (20–39 years): a retrospective cross-sectional community-based cohort study

Energy intake, expenditure and balance, and factors associated with energy balance of young adults (20–39 years): a retrospective cross-sectional community-based cohort study

Abstract Background Obesity epidemic presents major challenge to chronic disease prevention. Young adults may be at higher risk due to consumption of energy dense foods/beverages and low physical activity. This study assessed the energy intake, expenditure and balance of 20–39 year-old adults and al...

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Main Authors: Rufina N. B. Ayogu, Hannah Oshomegie, Elizabeth A. Udenta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Energy intake
Energy expenditure
Energy balance
Associated factors
Young adults
Enugu State-Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00628-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00628-2

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