2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2014.07.005
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Prevalence and factors associated with stunting and excess weight in children aged 0-5 years from the Brazilian semi-arid region

Abstract: It is noteworthy that the stunting rate, although decreasing, is still high, while the prevalence of excess weight, even in this very poor area, already exceeds the expected percentage for a population with better socioeconomic level.

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“…These data show a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight compared to what was previously found in the same State (6.7%) in 2006 12 , a scenario matching results of several studies carried out in other regions of low socioeconomic status in Brazil 10,32- 35 .…”
Section: Discussonsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…These data show a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight compared to what was previously found in the same State (6.7%) in 2006 12 , a scenario matching results of several studies carried out in other regions of low socioeconomic status in Brazil 10,32- 35 .…”
Section: Discussonsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Deste modo, condições sociais, educacionais e econômicas adversas da família são fatores que podem contribuir para o inadequado crescimento infantil, refletindo-se em déficit nutricional. 37,38,39,40 A figura feminina foi predominante entre os cuidadores avaliados nesta pesquisa, concordante com a literatura, enfatizando a tradição histórica e cultural da mulher em assumir o principal papel do ato de cuidar. Essa divisão sexual entre os cuidadores parece amparada na vivência da maternidade, determinando assim que as mulheres estariam mais direcionadas a atividades de cuidado, ensinada às mulheres dentro da própria família, através das gerações.…”
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“…Individu yang mengalami kekurangan energi kronis akan beradaptasi untuk dapat bertahan hidup dengan cara mengurangi pengeluaran energi seminimal mungkin. Adaptasi tersebut menyebabkan perubahan terhadap gen yang disebut sebagai thrifty gen 30 . Gen ini lama kelamaan akan memicu keadaan keseimbangan energi positif sehingga dalam jangka waktu lama akan menimbulkan kondisi overweight atau obesitas.…”
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