Young children are the main victims of fast food induced obesity in Brazil.

INTRODUCTION:Obesity and overweight strongly contribute to increasing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and are becoming a worldwide health issue. The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in Latin America. Child obesity is a major issue. Fast food is strongly suspected of contribut...

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Main Authors: Paul-Georges Reuter, Lucas Afonso Barbosa Saraiva, Lisa Weisslinger, Carla De Stefano, Frédéric Adnet, Frédéric Lapostolle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224140