Physical Activity and Overnutrition Among 8–11-Year-Old School Children in Thika Town, Kenya
Conclusion: There is a presence of overnutrition in school children in Thika town, Kenya. The same population is also undernourished, thus demonstrating the double burden of malnutrition. Almost half of the children were physically inactive. An integrated approach to early detection, prevention, and...
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| Main Authors: | Margaret Wanjiru Mburu, Peninah Kinya Masibo, Anselimo Makokha, Shehu Shagari Awandu, Patrick Opiyo Owili |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/1537082 |
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