Publications by authors named "Ribeiro Isabela da Costa"
Public Health Nutr
October 2003
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on obesity among public school students in São Paulo, identifying risk factors associated with this condition.
- The research involved a case-control design, comparing 223 obese children to 223 non-obese peers, based on lifestyle and dietary habits.
- Key findings indicate that factors such as high birth weight, excessive TV watching, and parental obesity significantly increase the likelihood of childhood obesity, suggesting the need for targeted preventive strategies.
