Pediatric Obesity: A widespread public health issue. In this podcast, we will explore the definition of increasing pediatric rates throughout Brazil. By identifying the risk factors, consequences, and characteristics of pediatric obesity, we hope to bring awareness to this public health issue and promote positive change toward a healthier and happier future in Brazil.
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Article discussing the situation in Brazilian schools regarding exercise opportunities and nutrition (Description of Past/Current Situation in Brazil section and How Can this be Addressed for Future Generations section) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4850565/
Article discussing the increasing pediatric obesity rates in Brazil (Why Pediatric Obesity is an Issue in Brazil section) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/33/1/48/2354800
WHO guidelines which determine obesity || used to to measure rates in Brazil (Introduction section) https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition/a-healthy-li festyle/body-mass-index-bmi
Article which discusses Brazil when compared to other nations https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271273092_Childhood_obesity_in_Brazil_le ssons_to_be_learned_from_the_Northern_Hemisphere
