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David C. Hilmers

Researcher at Baylor College of Medicine

Publications -  21
Citations -  1099

David C. Hilmers is an academic researcher from Baylor College of Medicine. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Micronutrient. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 18 publications receiving 871 citations. Previous affiliations of David C. Hilmers include Baylor University & United States Department of Agriculture.

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Neighborhood disparities in access to healthy foods and their effects on environmental justice.

TL;DR: The literature on neighborhood disparities in access to fast-food outlets and convenience stores was reviewed, finding that low-income neighborhoods offered greater access to food sources that promote unhealthy eating.
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A multinutrient-fortified beverage enhances the nutritional status of children in Botswana

TL;DR: It is concluded that a micronutrient-fortified beverage may be beneficial as part of a comprehensive nutritional supplementation program in populations at risk for micronsutrient deficiencies.
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Prevalence and severity of micronutrient deficiency: a cross-sectional study among adolescents in Sri Lanka.

TL;DR: A cross-sectional survey in the Galle district of the micronutrient and anthropometric status of 945 school children of ages 12-16 years was performed, finding multiple micronsutrient deficiencies are prevalent in Sri Lankan adolescents.
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity in Adolescents Aged 12 to 19 Years: Comparison between the United States and Korea

TL;DR: There are differences in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, obesity, and the individual MetS risk factors between the US and Korean adolescents; however, the risk of MetS among obese adolescents is similar in both countries.