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Is total energy intake associated with adiposity in children? (DGAC 2010)


Conclusion

Moderately strong evidence from recent prospective cohort studies that identified plausible reports of energy intake, support a positive association between total energy (caloric) intake and adiposity in children.



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Is total energy intake associated with adiposity in children?


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Is total energy intake associated with adiposity in children?