Higher central fat and poor self-body image in short-stature overweight/obese women living in Brazilian shantytowns.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Short stature in adult life, a possible consequence of poor perinatal conditions, is associated with higher risk of mortality and social disabilities. We aimed to determine whether low-income, overweight/obese, short-stature (SS) women show alterations in body composition, self-body-image perception, and biochemical profile compared to their non-short (NS) counterparts.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with women living in shantytowns and mother or relatives to undernourished children treated in a center for recuperation and nutritional education. Inclusion criteria were: (1) age, 19-45 years; (2) stature < 152.3 cm or > 158.7 cm; and (3) body mass index > 25 kg/m². Socioeconomic, anthropometric, biochemical, and body image data were collec

SUBMITTER: Bueno NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5068392 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature