Weight gain, physical activity and dietary changes during the seven months of first-year university life in Malawi

Research Article

Weight gain, physical activity and dietary changes during the seven months of first-year university life in Malawi

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 25 , issue 3 , 2012 , pages: 132–139
DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2012.11734417
Author(s): G. Takomana Department of Home Economics and Human Nutrition, , Aa Kalimbira Department of Home Economics and Human Nutrition,
Keywords: Malawi , overweight , obesity , university , weight gain
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Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess weight gain, physical activity and dietary changes during the first year of university life in Malawi.
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