Overweight, obesity, and food consumption in Galapagos, Ecuador: a window on the world

Abstract Background In order to understand why rates of overweight and obesity are so high in the Ecuadorian province of Galapagos, this study analyzes changes in household food expenditures and perceptions and practices related to food consumption patterns. Galapagos is understood as an unusual but...

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Main Authors: Wilma B. Freire, William F. Waters, Diana Román, Elisa Jiménez, Estefania Burgos, Philippe Belmont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Globalization and Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0409-y