Patterns of caloric intake and body mass index among U.S. adults

摘要

This article examines the implications for obesity among adults in the USA by looking at variations in energy intake and comparing the patterns with variations in body mass index (BMI). Differences in nutrient intakes among subpopulations are compared. The effects of education and income on caloric intake and body fat distribution are discussed. The patterns of caloric intake and BMI distributions among women are completely different than patterns among men. Racial and ethnic variations in caloricintake and BMI patterns are also considered.