CV Lattes
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Abstract
Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that impairs health, with its prevalence steadily increasing among children and adolescents since the 1990s. In line with global trends, Brazil has over 40 million adults and approximately 700,000 teenagers aged 15 to 17 years living with obesity. As a chronic condition, obesity develops over time and can begin in childhood…