Prevalence and Correlates of Preschool Overweight and Obesity Amidst the Nutrition Transition: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Study in Lebanon

Prevalence and Correlates of Preschool Overweight and Obesity Amidst the Nutrition Transition: Findings from a National Cross-Sectional Study in Lebanon

There is increasing evidence linking early life adiposity to disease risk later in life. This study aims at determining the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among preschoolers in Lebanon. A national cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst 2–5 years old children (n = 525). Soc...

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Main Authors: Lara Nasreddine, Nahla Hwalla, Angie Saliba, Christelle Akl, Farah Naja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
obesity
preschoolers
prevalence
correlates
diet
socioeconomic status
Lebanon
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/3/266

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