Obesity and overweight in South African primary school children—the Health of the Nation Study

Article

Obesity and overweight in South African primary school children—the Health of the Nation Study

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2006.10872144
Author(s): M E G Armstrong University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, , M I Lambert University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, , K A Sharwood University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, , E V Lambert University of Cape Town/Medical Research Council Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine,

Abstract

Objectives. To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a sample of South African children aged 6–13 years.

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