Protocol for the modeling the epidemiologic transition study: a longitudinal observational study of energy balance and change in body weight, diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk

• Main Authors: Luke Amy (Author), Bovet Pascal (Author), Forrester Terrence E (Author), Lambert Estelle V (Author), Plange-Rhule Jacob (Author), Schoeller Dale A (Author), Dugas Lara R (Author), Durazo-Arvizu Ramon A (Author), Shoham David (Author), Cooper Richard S (Author), Brage Soren (Author), Ekelund Ulf (Author), Steyn Nelia P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity has increased in societies of all socio-cultural backgrounds. To date, guidelines set forward to prevent obesity have universally emphasized optimal levels of physical activity. However there are few empiric...