Differences in weight status and energy-balance related behaviors among schoolchildren in German-speaking Switzerland compared to seven countries in Europe

Differences in weight status and energy-balance related behaviors among schoolchildren in German-speaking Switzerland compared to seven countries in Europe

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overweight in children and adolescents have increased significantly and are a major public health problem. To allow international comparisons, Switzerland joined the European study ‘ENERGY’ cross sectional survey consortium that inve...

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Main Authors: Herzig Michael, Dössegger Alain, Mäder Urs, Kriemler Susi, Wunderlin Tina, Grize Leticia, Brug Johannes, Manios Yannis, Braun-Fahrländer Charlotte, Bringolf-Isler Bettina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Schoolchildren
Overweight
Diet
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/139

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