Body mass index, physical activity and dietary behaviours among adolescents in the Kingdom of Tonga

Benjamin John Smith; Philayrath Phongsavan; Drew Havea; Vizo Halavatau; Tien Chey

Body mass index, physical activity and dietary behaviours among adolescents in the Kingdom of Tonga

Benjamin John Smith, Philayrath Phongsavan, Drew Havea, Vizo Halavatau, Tien Chey

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To compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents using international and ethnic-specific cut-off points and to examine patterns of physical activity and dietary behaviours

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	137 - 144
Number of pages	8
Journal	Public Health Nutrition
Volume	10
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2007

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