OBJETIVO: Avaliar a influência do déficit estatural nos desvios nutricionais em pré-adolescentes e adolescentes de baixa renda. MÉTODOS: Calculou-se o Índice de Massa Corporal a partir do peso e da estatura de alunos da rede pública entre 4 e 8ª séries. Foram utilizadas as tabelas do National Center for Health Statistics de 2000 para crianças e adolescentes e foi considerado excesso de peso Índice de Massa Corporal/Idade>P85 e déficit de peso Índice de Massa Corporal/Idade
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of stunting on nutrition disorders in low-income preadolescents and adolescents. METHODS: Body mass index was calculated from the weight and height of 4 to 8th grade students from public schools. The tables from the National Center for Health Statistics of 2000 for children and adolescents were used as reference guides. Individuals were considered overweight when Body Mass Index-for-age >P85 and underweight when Body Mass Index-for-age