The retail food environment and its association with body mass index in Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Mexico has one of the highest rates of obesity and overweight worldwide, affecting 75% of the population. The country has experienced a dietary and food retail transition involving increased availability of high-calorie-dense foods and beverages. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the retail food environment and body mass index (BMI) in Mexico.

Subjects/methods

Geographical and food outlet data were obtained from official statistics; anthropometric measurements and socioeconomic characteristics of adult participants (N = 22,219) came from the nationally representative 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT). Densities (store count/census tract area (CTA)) of convenience stores, restaurants, fast-food restaurants, supermarkets

SUBMITTER: Pineda E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8159738 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature