Anthropometric Profile of Latin American Population: Results From the ELANS Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Latin America has experienced changes in lifestyle since 1960. Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of obesity and stunting among eight countries of Latin American and to identify the determinant risk factors for obesity. Subjects and Methods: Data were obtained from 9,218 participants of the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS), a multicenter cross-sectional study of the representative samples in eight Latin American countries. All the participants completed a standard protocol to investigate the nutrient intake and anthropometric variables (weight, height, and circumferences) analyzed by country, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. Results: The prevalence of obesity was higher in Costa Rica and Venezuela (29%) and lower i

SUBMITTER: Herrera-Cuenca M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8606788 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature