Differential associations of the built environment on weight gain by sex and race/ethnicity but not age.

James H BuszkiewiczJennifer F BobbFlavia KaposPhilip M HurvitzDavid ArterburnAnne Vernez MoudonAndrea CookStephen J MooneyMaricela CruzShilpi GuptaPaula LozanoDori E RosenbergMary Kay TheisJane AnauAdam Drewnowski

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

The relationship between the built environment and weight change differs across demographic groups. Careful consideration of demographic differences in associations of BE and weight trajectories is warranted for investigating etiological mechanisms and guiding intervention development.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
physical activity
preterm birth