scholarly journals Increase of body mass index is a useful predictor of childhood obesity

2019 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 284-285
Author(s):  
Go Ichikawa ◽  
Osamu Arisaka ◽  
Koryo Nakayama ◽  
Satomi Koyama ◽  
Shigemi Yoshihara
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass

scholarly journals Orthopedic Problems in Overweight and Obese Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 05-07
Author(s):  
GL Di Gennaro
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The United States ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
The World ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Artery Disease

According to the data published by Haslam and James, about 10% of the world populations aged up to 18 areoverweight or obese [1]. In Europe, there are about 20% children with excessive body mass, 5% of whom sufferfrom obesity [2,3]. Childhood obesity is an ongoing epidemic in the United States [4,5]. The most recent data fromthe US indicate that 16.9% of children and adolescents are obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) for age >95thpercentile [6,7] and there is evidence that the prevalence of obesity among children will reach 30% by 2030 [8].Childhood obesity is a risk factor for greater morbidity later in life, including diabetes, coronary artery disease andincreased mortality [4,5,9,10].

scholarly journals Comparison of body mass index, the bioimpedance electric and waist circumference in childhood obesity classification

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Carvalho Moreira Alves ◽  
Liliana Filipa Oliveira Carola ◽  
Emilia Manuela Oliveira Barros ◽  
Ceomara Palmira Tavares de Pna
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass

Abstract 17944: Effects of School-Based Interventions on Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: a Systematic Overview and Meta-analysis

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyoon J Park ◽  
Randa Bakhet ◽  
Danica Karl ◽  
Fei Yuan ◽  
Eva Lonn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Based Interventions ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Dietary Modifications

Background: Childhood obesity is a major public health threat. Various school-based interventions (SBIs) to prevent obesity through physical activity and/or dietary modifications were implemented. However, the effectiveness of such SBIs remains unproven. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of SBIs. Methods: We searched for RCTs of SBIs published since 1990. To be eligible studies had to have an RCT design, to include children aged 6-18 years and SBIs were defined as non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions carried out in a school setting with a minimum duration of 12 weeks. The primary outcome was change in body mass index (BMI. For each study the difference in the mean change in BMI between the intervention and the control groups was computed. The summary estimate for the difference in mean change in BMI and the 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed using a weighted inverse variance approach and a random- effects model. The I 2 statistic was used to test for heterogeneity. Results: Of 504 studies identified, 41 involving 42 430 participants met the inclusion criteria. SBIs varied greatly between studies by type, duration and delivery. In 10 RCTs the SBI focused on physical activity, in 6 on dietary modifications and in 25 on both physical activity and dietary modifications. SBIs duration ranged from 12 weeks to 4 years. There was no significant difference in mean BMI change between the intervention and the control groups (mean difference = -0.281kg/m 2 ; 95% CI -0.584 to 0.022), although there was significant heterogeneity between the RCTs’ findings (Figure). We found also no consistent impact on other measures of adiposity, physical activity patterns, dietary intakes and psychosocial health and wellbeing. Conclusions: SBIs had no substantial impact on BMI in children aged 6-18 years. Further research is needed to identify effective interventions to prevent childhood obesity.

Addressing the Public Health Epidemic of Childhood Obesity Using Public Schools as Health Education Learning Laboratories

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Darrell Norman Burrell ◽  
Jorja B. Wright ◽  
Clishia Taylor ◽  
Tiffiny Shockley ◽  
April Reaves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
School Food ◽  
Index Reduction ◽  
Keywords And Phrases ◽  
Food Gardens

In our society, childhood obesity has become a pressing health issue. Childhood obesity occurs when children are considerably overweight for their age and height. Body mass index (BMI) is used to measure the percentage of body fat; therefore, the higher the BMI, the more body fat an individual has accompanied by the likelihood that the individual is obese. This research aims to address the factors that cause childhood obesity. A total of 116 journal articles were used for the development of this paper; the articles were analyzed and selected based on the occurrence of the following keywords and phrases: (1) childhood obesity, (2) social cognition theory, (3) telemedicine, and (4) nutrition education. The literature review showed a relationship between childhood obesity and body mass index (reduction, the use of telemedicine, and school food gardens). Using telemedicine video conferencing software and adding food gardens to public school curricula may be a strategy educators and policymakers can use to reduce the rate of childhood obesity.

scholarly journals Screening tool for diagnosis childhood obesity: percent weight for height vs body mass index

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Voraluck Phatarakijnirund ◽  
Taninee Sahakitrungruang ◽  
Vichit Supornsilchai ◽  
Suttipong Wacharasindhu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Screening Tool

WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative 2008: weight, height and body mass index in 6-9-year-old children

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. A. Wijnhoven ◽  
J. M. A. van Raaij ◽  
A. Spinelli ◽  
A. I. Rito ◽  
R. Hovengen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass

Parental Perceptions of the Schools’ Role in Addressing Childhood Obesity

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen Murphy ◽  
Barbara Polivka
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Parental Perceptions ◽  
School Age ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Parental Preferences ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity

As childhood obesity has increased, schools have struggled with their role in this epidemic. Parents with a school-age child in a suburban latchkey program were surveyed regarding their perceptions of childhood obesity, body mass index, and the school’s role in prevention and treatment of obesity. More than 80% of participants identified inactivity, poor eating behavior, lack of parental control in what children eat, and eating too much as the main causes of childhood obesity. Parents preferred receiving information about their child’s body mass index from the school via a letter from the school nurse. Participants agreed that physical education classes, as well as units on nutrition and weight control, should be present in schools. Parents also supported eliminating junk food machines and offering special low-calorie meals. By supporting these strategies, parents indicated that schools should have a role in childhood obesity. School nurses can advocate for parental preferences in their school district.

scholarly journals Age relative height, weight and body mass index percentiles of children in Jos, North-Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Ovayoza O. Mosugu ◽  
Francis Shinku ◽  
Jacob C. Nyam ◽  
Emmanuel S. Mador
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
North Central ◽  
The Mean

Background: Interpretation of body mass index in children is quite different from that in adults which use standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. Aims and Objective: The study was aimed at determining the prevalence of childhood obesity in Jos. Materials and Methods: A total of 371 children were enrolled in the study. Weight was taken with only light clothing and without foot wears. Height obtained without head-gears or shoes and the measuring flat tops pressed down to avoid errors due to tall hair. Body mass index were calculated for each subject as ratio of body weight to body height. All data were analyzed statistically and separately for different ages and the mean values for height against age, weight against age, height against weight and BMI for age was obtained with centiles of absolute deviations from the mean. Results: The age of the studied population ranged from 3 – 14 years with mean of 8.4 ± 2.8. Height of the children on the other hand ranged from 0.9 – 1.64 meters with mean value of 1.26 ± 0.15 and their weight ranged from 10 – 76 kg with mean value of 25.6 ± 9.2. Out of the 371 children studied, 14 (3.8%) were found to be underweight, 302 (81.4%) had healthy weight while 41 (11%) were at risk of overweight and 14 (3.8%) were overweight. In addition, the body mass index of girls was found to be significantly higher than those of boys at 12 and 13 years only. Conclusion: It is concluded that the prevalence of childhood obesity is high in Jos, North-central Nigeria.

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