From Undernutrition to Overnutrition: The Evolution of Overweight and Obesity among Young Men in Switzerland since the 19th Century

Objective: The global obesity epidemic continues, new approaches are needed to understand the causes. We analyzed data from an evolutionary perspective, stressing developmental plasticity. Methods: We present diachronical height, weight, and BMI data for 702,902 Swiss male conscripts aged 18-20 year...

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Main Authors: Kaspar Staub, Nicole Bender, Joël Floris, Christian Pfister, Frank J. Rühli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-08-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/446966