9 oct. 2020 · Early adulthood (age 18–30 years) is the life course stage when prevalence of overweight and obesity increases the fastest [1].
What is early adulthood age?
Background. Early adulthood (age 18–30 years) is the life course stage when prevalence of overweight and obesity increases the fastest [1]. The poor quality diet often consumed at this age [2] is likely to contribute to this increase.
What are the 3 stages of adulthood?
Adolescence (generally defined as puberty through age 18) Young adulthood (generally defined as 18 to 22 or 18 to 25) Later adulthood (generally defined as mid-20s and older)
Is 25 considered early adulthood?
Historically, early adulthood spanned from approximately 18 years (the end of adolescence) until 40 to 45 years (beginning of middle adulthood).