A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON OBESITY AND INFLUENCE OF DIETARY FACTORS ON THE WEIGHT STATUS OF AN ADULT POPULATION

Authors

  • Dr. Sneha Sahay Youtham
  • Rajimol D.

Abstract

Background:

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic diseases. Dietary factors are the major modifiable factors through which many of the external forces promoting weight gain act.

Objectives:

The objectives were to find the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the urban population of Lucknow and to explore the effect of dietary factors on the weight status of the people.

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2021-12-31