Objective. To compare energy balance and nutrient intake of elite and non-elite school-aged gymnasts, as well as to evaluate their nutritional knowledge and eating attitude and its effect on dietary intake and practices. Methods. ...

During adolescence, the nutritional needs are higher than at any other time in the lifecycle. Childhood food practices persist into late adolescence and children's food preferences predict their food consumption patterns. ...

The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents worldwide appears to be increasing. There are many factors which contribute to the development of overweight and obesity. It is believed that bad eating habits is ...