Obesity
New obesity in adolescents research from Agricultural University outlined
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, November 19th, 2007
Current study results from the report, 'Dietary habits, physical activity and prevalence of overweight/obesity among adolescents in Greece: the Vyronas study,' have been published. "The aim was to evaluate the dietary habits and some lifestyle characteristics of Greek adolescents 12-17 years of age in relation to the prevalence of overweight/obesity During 2004-2005, 2008 school-aged adolescents (1021 male and 987 female) were selected from all public schools located in the Vyronas region of Athens. The participation rate was 95%," researchers in Athens, Greece report.
"Height and weight were measured and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Cut-off points for BMI...
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