De acordo com a recente literatura, a obesidade infantil tem uma etiologia multifactorial, em que dietas desfavoráveis de elevada densidade energética e baixos níveis de actividade física parecem ser os principais responsáveis por esta doença. Actualmente, o estatuto socioeconómico (ESE) familiar também tem sido apontado como uma das possíveis causas para o seu desenvolvimento. O objectivo do estudo é estabelec...
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have demonstrated that childhood obesity has a multifactorial etiology. Unhealthy eating patterns and a lack of physical activity appear to be major risk factors associated with the development of this disease. Recently, it has been argued that the socioeconomic status (SES) of family household might be linked to the onset and evolution of obesity. The aim of this study, undertaken un...
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have demonstrated that childhood obesity has a multifactorial etiology. Unhealthy eating patterns and a lack of physical activity appear to be major risk factors associated with the development of this disease. Recently, it has been argued that the socioeconomic status (SES) of family household might be linked to the onset and evolution of obesity. The aim of this study, undertaken un...