Ethnic differences in BMI among Dutch adolescents: what is the role of screen-viewing, active commuting to school, and consumption of soft drinks and high-caloric snacks?

• Main Authors: Visscher Tommy LS (Author), Kremers Stef PJ (Author), Brug Johannes (Author), Chinapaw Mai JM (Author), Singh Amika S (Author), van Mechelen Willem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The threats posed by the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity on public health have been widely acknowledged. Several population groups, which deserve special attention because of their higher prevalence rates, have been ident...