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[Family structure of obese/overweight and normal weight adolescents in México]
Background:
Feeding modes and appetence toward certain foods are usually conditioned by the family. Obesity during adolescence usually persists during adulthood.
Aim:
To determine differences in family structure of adolescents according to their nutritional status.
Material And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in 60 overweight-obese and 60 normal weight adolescents. Family type was determined based on their conformation (kinship and cohabitation), development (if the mother had a remunerated job), demography (geographical area), integration (functions of the couple); life cycle stage and functionality.
Results:
Fifty eight percent of normal weight adolescents had simple nuclear families and 47% of overweight-obese adolescents had an extended family. Thirty one and 21% of overweight/obese and normal weight adolescents lived with an overweight/obese individual, respectively.
Conclusions:
There are differences in the family structure of overweight/obese and normal weight adolescents.
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