. . "Being overweight or obese as a child or in adulthood increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), dyslipidemia and impaired glucose tolerance, among others.9-11 This is of great significance since DM2 and related complications are the leading causes of death among Mexicans.12 In 2000, the prevalence of DM2 among Mexican adults" . .