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Socio-demographic patterning of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviours in eight Latin American countries; findings from the ELANS study
(2019-10-30)
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB) are two independent risk factors for non-communicable diseases. However, there is a lack of objectively measured information on PA and SB in low- and middle-income ...
Alcohol Contribution to Total Energy Intake and Its Association with Nutritional Status and Diet Quality in Eight Latina American Countries
(2021-11-05)
Alcohol consumption is a modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to characterize alcohol consumers at the nutritional, anthropometric, and sociodemo- graphic levels. Data from 9218 participants ...
Childbearing age women characteristics in Latin America. Building evidence bases for early prevention. Results from the ELANS Study
(2021)
Latin American (LA) women have been exposed to demographic and epidemiologic changes that have transformed their lifestyle, with increasing sedentary and unhealthy eating behaviors. We aimed to identify characteristics of ...
Socioeconomic status impact on diet quality and body mass index in eight Latin American countries: ELANS study results
(2021-07-14)
Poor health and diet quality are associated with living within a low socioeconomic status (SES). This study aimed to investigate the impact of SES on diet quality and body mass index in Latin America. Data from the “Latin ...
Walking and cycling as active transportation, and obesity factors in adolescents from eight countries
(2022-08-30)
Background: Evidence has shown that active transportation decreases obesity rates, but considering walking or cycling as separate modes could provide additional information on the health benefts in adolescents. This study ...
Correlation between Neck Cricumference and Other Anthropometric Measurements in Eight Latin American Countries. Results from ELANS Study
(2021-11-15)
Abstract
Neck circumference (NC) is being used to identify the risk of chronic diseases. There is a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in Latin America, and neck circumference is a simple and practical measurement ...
Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of meeting the Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines among latin amercan adults: a multi-national cross-sectional study
(2022)
Background: 24-hour movement behaviors, including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary time (ST), and sleep duration, have important implications for health across the lifespan. However, no studies exist ...
Original research Socio-demographic patterns of self-reported physical activity and sitting time in Latin American countries: findings from ELANS
(2019-12-23)
Background: Low levels of physical activity (PA) and prolonged sitting time (ST) increase the risk of non-communicable diseases and mortality, and can be influenced by socio-demographic characteristics. The aim of this ...
Developing a cooperative multicenter study in Latin America: Lessons learned from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health Project
Elaboración de un estudio colaborativo multicéntrico en América Latina: enseñanzas extraídas del Estudio Latinoamericano de Nutrición y Salud
Elaboração de estudo cooperativo multicêntrico na América Latina: ensinamentos do Projeto do Estudo Latino-americano de Nutrição e Saúde
(2017)
This report examines the challenges of conducting a multicenter, cross-sectional study of coun- tries with diverse cultures, and shares the lessons learned. The Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) was used ...
Breakfast in Latin America: Evaluation of Nutrient and Foot Group Intake Toward a Nutrient-Based Recommendation
(2021-11-16)
Background: Little is known about breakfast habits of the Latin American (LA) population to support nutritional recommendations for a balanced breakfast in this region.
Objective: To evaluate the nutritional composition ...