The relationship between dietary patterns and overweight and obesity in children of Asian developing countries: A systematic review

  • Wai Yew Yang
  • , Lauren Williams
  • , Claire Collins
  • , Winnie Siew Swee Chee

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    The exponential increase in prevalence of childhood obesity has become a global concern. Developing countries in Asia are at particular risk due to their stage in the epidemiological and nutrition transition. Objectives The review objectives were to summarize the evidence on prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity within developing countries in Asia and to synthesise the best epidemiological association between the dietary patterns of children in the developing countries in Asia and their weight status in terms of obesity.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4568-4599
    Number of pages32
    JournalJBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
    Volume10
    Issue number58
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'The relationship between dietary patterns and overweight and obesity in children of Asian developing countries: A systematic review'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this