Nutritional status of children and adolescents: case-study in Southeastern, Brazil / Estado nutricional de crianças e adolescentes: estudo de caso no sudeste brasileiro
Abstract:Introduction: The nutritional status in cases of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is considered a global health reference for future trends and for enabling strategic planning. The main reason for this is the increase in the consumption of low-nutrient and high-calorie food. Aims: The present study aimed at verifying the nutritional status of children and adolescents, as well as demonstrating nutritional trends. Methods: Some schools in the city of São Gonçalo do Sapucaí, southeastern… Show more
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