Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren: Hierarchical Analysis of Associated Demographic, Behavioral, and Biological Factors

• Main Authors: Cézane P. Reuter (Author), Elza D. de Mello (Author), Priscila T. da Silva (Author), Tássia S. Borges (Author), Elisa I. Klinger (Author), Silvia I. R. Franke (Author), Andréia R. de M. Valim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Studies focused on the mechanisms involved in the development of obesity in children and adolescents have reported associations between this condition and birth weight, sedentary lifestyle, and hereditary conditions. However, few studies have simultaneously evaluated these factors. This cross-sectio...