<b>Impact of sociodemographic and behavioral factors on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in schoolchildren </b>

<b>Impact of sociodemographic and behavioral factors on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in schoolchildren </b>

This study analyzed the impact of sociodemographic and behavioral factors on theprevalence of overweight and obesity in a representative sample of schoolchildren from MontesClaros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The sample consisted of 2849 children and adolescents (1457girls and 1392 boys), ranging in age f...

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Main Authors: Dartagnan Pinto Guedes, Jaime Tolentino Miranda Neto, Maria João Almeida, António José Rocha Martins e Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2010-06-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
Subjects:
Body mass index
IOTF
Risk factors
Children
Adolescents
Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/11700/12552

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