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Individual weight change is associated with household food security status

Authors :
Wilde, Parke E.
Peterman, Jerusha N.
Source :
The Journal of Nutrition. May, 2006, Vol. 136 Issue 5, p1395, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

This study examined the relation between household food security status and current measured weight and change in self-reported weight over 12 mo using data from the 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Current measured BMI categories were as follows: underweight ( KEY WORDS: * food security * weight change * weight status * obesity

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223166
Volume :
136
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.221434336