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Energy imbalance gap was associated with body mass index and sex in Latin American adolescents—results from the ELANS study

Authors :
Pablo Hernandez
Marianella Herrera-Cuenca
Gerson Ferrari
Rafaela Yépez Almeida
Martha Cecilia Yépez García
Mónica Villar Cáceres
Lilia Yadira Cortés Sanabria
Yaritza Sifontes
Maritza Landaeta-Jimenez
Georgina Gómez
Rafael Monge-Rojas
Rossina G. Pareja
Attilio Rigotti
Irina Kovalskys
Mauro Fisberg
Source :
Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol 11 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.

Abstract

IntroductionEnergy imbalance gap (EIG) is defined as the average daily difference between energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (EE). This study aimed to examine the associations between EIG and sociodemographic and anthropometric variables in the adolescent population of eight Latin America countries.MethodsA total of 680 adolescents aged 15 to 18 were included in this study. The estimation of EI was based on two non-consecutive 24-h dietary recalls. EE was predicted from Schofield equations using physical activity level obtained through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Sociodemographic data and anthropometric measurements were also obtained. A descriptive analysis and multilevel linear regression models were used to examine associations between variables.ResultsThe mean EI, EE, and EIG were 2091.3 kcal, 2067.8 kcal, and 23.5 kcal, respectively. Argentina had the highest EI and EIG, whereas Chile had the lowest EI and EIG. Males had a higher EI (2262.4 kcal) and EE (2172.2 kcal) than females (1930.1 kcal and 2084.5 kcal), respectively (p

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2296861X
Volume :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.12a5d76c57164defb0aea6b3902608aa
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1380315