Weight gain and changes in nutritional status of Brazilian adults after 20 years of age: a time-trend analysis (2006-2012)

Conclusion: The Brazilian population displayed progressive WG in adulthood, especially in the first decade after the age of 20, in addition to the period effect. On the other hand, individuals with normal weight in their 20s tended to maintain the same condition.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research