Energy imbalance gap was associated with body mass index and sex in Latin American adolescents-results from the ELANS study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Energy imbalance gap (EIG) is defined as the average daily difference between energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (EE). This study aimed to examine the associations between EIG and sociodemographic and anthropometric variables in the adolescent population of eight Latin America countries.

Methods

A total of 680 adolescents aged 15 to 18 were included in this study. The estimation of EI was based on two non-consecutive 24-h dietary recalls. EE was predicted from Schofield equations using physical activity level obtained through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Sociodemographic data and anthropometric measurements were also obtained. A descriptive analysis and multilevel linear regression models were used to examine asso

SUBMITTER: Hernandez P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10972923 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature