Dietary Habits and Determinants of Overnutrition Among Secondary and Preparatory School Adolescents: A Multi-Center Unmatched Case-Control Study

Eleni Dagnaw Abeje, Shiferaw Birhanu Aynalem, Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Department of Pediatrics and Child health Nursing, College of Medical and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on August 24, 2024

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Overnutrition is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat buildup in the body’s fatty tissue, leading to potential health issues associated with overweight or obesity. These conditions pose significant public health challenges for ...