Nutritional status and Cardiometabolic health among adolescents; findings from southwestern Nigeria

Abstract Background Obesity has been associated with an increased risk for cardio-metabolic diseases. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents is increasing worldwide, including Nigeria, but only little data exist on the relationship of nutritional status with cardio-metabolic health among adoles...

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Main Authors: Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi, Iyanuoluwa Odunayo Adelusi, Praise Oluwatooni Adedeji, Adedoyin Esther Awofeso, Olajumoke Omotoyosi Oroleye, Doyinfunmi Lydia Gbadegesin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-019-0308-5