This article investigates how ambient temperature influences excess weight in the adult population of Argentina, associating physical activity and fruit/vegetable consumption into this relationship.
The analysis of more than 16,000 people showed that higher temperatures are indirectly linked to nutritional status, influencing both levels of physical activity and dietary patterns. Although heat increases the likelihood of fruit and vegetable consumption, it reduces physical activity.
The study highlights the importance of integrating climate, health, and nutrition in tackling obesity and building healthier environments.
Read the full article: https://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/9979.