Overweight and Obesity in Portuguese Children: Prevalence and Correlates

There are widespread differences in overweight/obesity prevalence in children, and understanding the reasons for this is very important. The present study aims: (I) to conduct a meta-analysis on overweight/obesity prevalence in Portuguese children; (II) to identify differences in biological and beha...

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Main Authors: Gomes, Thayse Natacha, Katzmarzyk, Peter T., dos Santos, Fernanda K., Souza, Michele, Pereira, Sara, Maia, José A. R.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245619/