Dietary patterns, gender, and weight status among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study

Dietary patterns, gender, and weight status among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Diet has been associated with differences in weight and nutritional status of an individual. The prevalence of overweight and obesity increased among adults in Taiwan. Hence, we examined the relationship between dietary patterns and weight status by gender among middle-aged and o...

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Main Authors: Miriam Adoyo Muga, Patrick Opiyo Owili, Chien-Yeh Hsu, Hsiao-Hsien Rau, Jane C-J Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Dietary patterns
Body mass index
Underweight
Overweight
Obesity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0664-4

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