BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, knowledge and practices on prevention and management of overweight/obesity among adults in Dodoma region.MethodologyA cross- sectional research was conducted among 313 randomly selected adults aged 25–65 years. Face to face interviews were conducted to obtain demographic information, knowledge on preventing and managing overweight/obesity using a pre-tested questionnaire. Weight and height were measured following standard procedures and nutrition status was categorized using WHO criteria. Dietary intake was assessed using qualitative 24 hours recall to obtain dietary diversity score. Data was analyzed usin...
A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE ...
Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and is a major contributor to the glob...
The prevalence of obesity in developing countries is more noticeable in urban areas with as much as ...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
Background: Obesity is gradually assuming an epidemic dimension among adults in Nigeria. Unfortunate...
Introduction. Overweight and obesity are a threat to the public health following their association w...
Obesity occurs when someone eats more calories than use. The balance between calories-in and calorie...
BackgroundGlobally, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise and has nearly tripled since 1975. In E...
Background: The upsurge of overweight and obesity among adult workforce has become an epidemic and p...
Background: Obesity is a state of excess storage of body fat. It is currently quantitated by means o...
Background. Obesity is an emerging public health problem in developing countries. There is limited s...
International audienceBackground: Urbanization in developing countries comes along with changes in f...
Objective: To review the evidence on the diet and nutrition causes of obesity and to recommend strat...
A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE ...
Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and is a major contributor to the glob...
The prevalence of obesity in developing countries is more noticeable in urban areas with as much as ...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
BackgroundOverweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable diseases. The s...
Background: Obesity is gradually assuming an epidemic dimension among adults in Nigeria. Unfortunate...
Introduction. Overweight and obesity are a threat to the public health following their association w...
Obesity occurs when someone eats more calories than use. The balance between calories-in and calorie...
BackgroundGlobally, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise and has nearly tripled since 1975. In E...
Background: The upsurge of overweight and obesity among adult workforce has become an epidemic and p...
Background: Obesity is a state of excess storage of body fat. It is currently quantitated by means o...
Background. Obesity is an emerging public health problem in developing countries. There is limited s...
International audienceBackground: Urbanization in developing countries comes along with changes in f...
Objective: To review the evidence on the diet and nutrition causes of obesity and to recommend strat...
A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE ...
Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and is a major contributor to the glob...
The prevalence of obesity in developing countries is more noticeable in urban areas with as much as ...