Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage consumption correlates with BMI, waist circumference, and poor dietary choices in school children

• Main Authors: Shoukri Mohammed (Author), Al-Rubeaan Khalid (Author), Subhani Shazia N (Author), Zaidi Marya Z (Author), Collison Kate S (Author), Al-Mohanna Futwan A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity and overweight is increasing globally. Frequently coexisting with under-nutrition in developing countries, obesity is a major contributor to chronic disease, and will become a serious healthcare burden espec...