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Obesity: Prevalence, manifestations and dietary patterns - A review

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Title Obesity: Prevalence, manifestations and dietary patterns - A review
 
Creator Ajay, Kumar
Singh, R. P.
 
Subject 12 Metabolism
 
Description Obesity is one of the non-communicable epidemics affecting the population of both developing and developed countries. It is also related to several chronic diseases, including Type-II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, various types of cancers and psychosocial problems. The major reason assigned for its development is the changing life style and food habits. The associated morbidities have become a heavy burden on health care system and on the quality of life of affected population. Obesity can be measured by various means, including the most commonly used body mass index scale. The contribution of various factors including macronutrients and recommendations for obesity management have been discussed.
 
Date 2009
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://ir.cftri.com/9113/1/jsft_2009_46%283%29_287-.pdf
Ajay, Kumar and Singh, R. P. (2009) Obesity: Prevalence, manifestations and dietary patterns - A review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 46 (3). pp. 287-299.