Zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C status are associated with leptin concentrations and obesity in Mexican women: results from a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity among Mexican women is high and it could be related to micronutrient status. We evaluated in a cross-sectional study the associations of zinc and vitamins A, C and E concentrations with BMI, central adiposit...

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Main Authors: García Olga, Ronquillo Dolores, Caamaño María del, Camacho Mariela, Long Kurt, Rosado Jorge L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/59