Increased Adiposity as a Potential Risk Factor for Lower Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chilean Adolescents from Low-to-Middle Socioeconomic Background

Increased Adiposity as a Potential Risk Factor for Lower Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chilean Adolescents from Low-to-Middle Socioeconomic Background

We explored the association between excess body fat and academic performance in high school students from Santiago, Chile. In 632 16-year-olds (51% males) from low-to-middle socioeconomic status (SES), height, weight, and waist circumference were measured. Body-mass index (BMI) and BMI for age and s...

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Main Authors: Paulina Correa-Burrows, Yanina Rodriguez, Estela Blanco, Sheila Gahagan, Raquel Burrows
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
adiposity markers
obesity
fat mass
abdominal obesity
adolescent health
school performance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1133

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