Biological and behavioral correlates of body weight status among rural Northeast Brazilian schoolchildren

ConclusionChildren with lower physical fitness levels as well as those with lower motor coordination quotient are more likely to be overweight and/or obese. No significant relationship was observed between birth weight and weight status in childhood. Strategies to reduce childhood obesity should consider biological, behavioral, and also environmental predictors.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - January 17, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Fernanda Karina dos Santos, Marcos Andr é Moura dos Santos, Marcelus Brito Almeida, Isabele Goes Nobre, Gabriela Goes Nobre, Wylla Tatiana Ferreira e Silva, Thayse Natacha Gomes, José António Ribeiro Maia, Carol Góis Leandro Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research