Nutrition transition in Latin America: the case of Chile.
Nutr Rev
; 59(6): 170-6, 2001 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11444593
ABSTRACT
The nutritional situation of Latin America is changing rapidly from one characterized by underweight and stunting to one where chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes are increasingly prevalent. In Chile, under-nutrition has virtually disappeared, but rising obesity rates and risk factors for chronic diseases indicate the need to modify existing programs and emphasize prevention of diet-related chronic diseases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chronic Disease
/
Nutrition Disorders
/
Obesity
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
/
Chile
Language:
En
Journal:
Nutr Rev
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article