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Background
Few studies have assessed dietary patterns (DPs) and the changes in these patterns over time in adults. The present study aimed to investigate whether possible changes in DPs in two assessments are associated with obesity and excess body fat.
Methods
A prospective study was conducted in which data were collected from 1082 adults of a Brazilian birth cohort during two periods 15 years...