Identifying developmental trajectories of body mass index in childhood using latent class growth (mixture) modelling: associations with dietary, sedentary and physical activity behaviors: a longitudinal study

Identifying developmental trajectories of body mass index in childhood using latent class growth (mixture) modelling: associations with dietary, sedentary and physical activity behaviors: a longitudinal study

Abstract Background To date, many epidemiologic studies examining associations between obesity and dietary and sedentary/physical activity behaviors have focused on assessing Body Mass Index (BMI) at one point in time. Recent developments in statistical techniques make it possible to study the poten...

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Main Authors: Maaike Koning, Trynke Hoekstra, Elske de Jong, Tommy L. S. Visscher, Jacob C. Seidell, Carry M. Renders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Developmental trajectory
Latent class growth (mixture) models
Longitudinal study
Childhood overweight
Health related behaviors
Body mass index
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3757-7

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