Dietary Habits and Determinants of Overnutrition Among Secondary and Preparatory School Adolescents: A Multi-Center Unmatched Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Overnutrition is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat buildup in the body's fatty tissue, leading to potential health issues associated with overweight or obesity. These conditions pose significant public health challenges for adolescents and are strong indicators of future obesity, illness, and even death. As a result, this study sought to examine the dietary behaviors and factors contributing to overnutrition in secondary and preparatory school students in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia. Methods: An institutional-based unmatched case-control study was conducted among 285 adolescents from March 18 to April 20, 2021. The data collection was carried out using standardized interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaires, which were adapted from previous s

SUBMITTER: Abeje ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562277 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature