Weight status and obesity-related dietary behaviours among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children in Victoria, Australia.

Breanna ScottKristy A BoltonClaudia StrugnellSteven AllenderJennifer Marks

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2019)

Disparities in overweight/obesity prevalence and obesity-related dietary behaviours among children in Victoria suggest the need for cultural-specific, tailored prevention and intervention strategies.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
young adults
body mass index
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
risk factors
skeletal muscle
drug induced
smoking cessation