Obesity, abdominal obesity, physical activity, and caloric intake in US adults: 1988 to 2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and abdominal obesity are associated independently with morbidity and mortality. Physical activity attenuates these risks. We examined trends in obesity, abdominal obesity, physical activity, and caloric intake in US adults from 1988 to 2010.

Methods

Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.

Results

Average body mass index (BMI) increased by 0.37% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.30-0.44) per year in both women and men. Average waist circumference increased by 0.37% (95% CI, 0.30-0.43) and 0.27% (95% CI, 0.22-0.32) per year in women and men, respectively. The prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity increased substantially, as did the prevalence of abdominal obesity among over

SUBMITTER: Ladabaum U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4524881 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature