Usual Dietary Energy Density Distribution Is Positively Associated with Excess Body Weight in Mexican Children [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: A positive association between usual DED and OW/O was found in Mexican children. The association was stronger when only plausible reporters were considered. This suggests that there is a need for strategies to reduce energy density in the diet of Mexican children.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - July 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Aburto, T. C., Cantoral, A., Hernandez-Barrera, L., Carriquiry, A. L., Rivera, J. A. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research