Education, school type and screen time were associated with overweight and obesity in 2,930 adolescents

ConclusionsThe greatest weight problems were in younger adolescents, despite shorter screen times, and boys and adolescents from immigrant families reported the longest screen times. Prevention strategies need to start early.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - November 13, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Dieter Furthner, Margit Ehrenmueller, Roland Lanzersdorfer, Gerhard Halmerbauer, Klaus Schmitt, Ariane Biebl Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research