Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity in a nationally representative sample of Lebanese children 5 to 12 years old
Abstract
Childhood obesity is one of the most crucial public health problems of our time, reaching epidemic levels worldwide. The objectives of this thesis were to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and to examine associated socio-demographic, life
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, 2012.;"Advisor : Dr. Farah Naja, Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Food Science Co-Advisor: Dr. Lara Nasreddine, Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Food Science--Me
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 170-197)
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 170-197)