scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in French primary-school children

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélène Thibault ◽  
Caroline Carriere ◽  
Coralie Langevin ◽  
Edouard Kossi Déti ◽  
Pascale Barberger-Gateau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Status ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Sedentary Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
School Canteen ◽  
Two Samples

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of, and identify associated factors with, overweight and obesity in two samples of French children.DesignWe conducted two cross-sectional studies among two samples of children. Weight status, eating behaviour, sedentary activity, physical activity and parents’ socio-economic status (SES) were collected using questionnaires filled by doctors during school health check-ups. Overweight and obesity were defined according to the age- and sex-specific BMI cut-off points of the International Obesity Taskforce. Multivariate analysis (logistic regression) was used to identify independent factors associated with overweight including obesity and obesity alone.SettingAquitaine region (south-west France).SubjectsAnalyses were conducted among children aged 5–7 years (n 4048) and 7–11 years (n 3619).ResultsOverweight prevalence was 9·5 % including 2·2 % of obesity in 5–7-year-old children and 15·6 % including 2·9 % of obesity in 7–11-year-old children. In both samples, overweight and obesity prevalence were higher in children whose parents had low or medium SES (P < 0·05). Factors associated significantly (P < 0·05) and independently with higher overweight or obesity prevalence were female gender, low or medium parental SES, never or sometimes having breakfast, never eating at the school canteen, never having a morning snack, never or sometimes having a light afternoon meal and having high sedentary activity.ConclusionsOur data confirm that low SES, absence of breakfast and high sedentary activity are associated with a higher risk of being overweight or obese, but also highlight original potential protective factors such as eating at the canteen and high meal frequency.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Primary School Children Aged 8–13 Years in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail N. Pangani ◽  
Festus K. Kiplamai ◽  
Jane W. Kamau ◽  
Vincent O. Onywera
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. The understanding of obesity as a growing health problem in Africa and Tanzania in particular is hampered by lack of data as well as sociocultural beliefs in which overweight and obesity are revered. This study sought to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children aged 8–13 years in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Method. A cross-sectional analytical research design was used to study overweight and obesity in primary schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The target population was 150,000 children aged 8–13 years. Stratified random sampling was used to select 1781 children. Weight and height were taken and WHO standards for children were used to determine weight status.Results. Findings showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 15.9% and 6.7%, respectively (N=1781). However, 6.2% of the children were underweight. There were significant differences in mean BMI between children in private and public schools (p=0.021), between male and female (p<0.001), and across age groups of 8–10 and 11–13 years (p<0.001).Conclusion. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children is significant and requires management and prevention strategies.

scholarly journals Dietary Patterns and Weight Status of Primary School Children in Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Predrag Bozic ◽  
Visnja Djordjic ◽  
Lidija Markovic ◽  
Dragan Cvejic ◽  
Nebojsa Trajkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

The purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to examine dietary patterns and the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among Serbian children. Furthermore, the study analyzed the association between dietary patterns and weight status. A nationally representative sample of 6–9-year-old children (n = 3,067) was evaluated as part of the Fifth Round World Health Organization European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative. The children's height and weight were measured by trained field examiners, while their parents or guardians filled paper versions of the food frequency questionnaire to collect information related to the child's breakfast habits and food and beverage intake. According to the International Obesity Task Force cut-off points, the overall prevalence of overweight (including obesity) and underweight were 28.9 and 8.1%, respectively. The majority of parents reported that their children (84.5%) had breakfast every day, while only 39.5 and 37% of children had daily fruit and vegetable consumption, respectively. The children who do not eat breakfast every day are more likely to be obese (OR = 1.50), while a higher intake frequency of nutrient-poor beverages such as soft drinks increases the risk of being not only overweight (OR = 1.32) but also underweight (OR = 1.39). Regular monitoring and understanding of dietary patterns and weight status is crucial to inform, design, and implement strategies to reduce national and global diet and obesity-related diseases. Urgent actions need to be taken from public policymakers to stop and reverse the increasing trend of overweight (including obesity) among Serbian children.

scholarly journals Stabilization of overweight prevalence and improvement of dietary habits in French children between 2004 and 2008

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1883-1889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Carriere ◽  
Coralie Langevin ◽  
Eduoard Kossi Déti ◽  
Pascale Barberger-Gateau ◽  
Sylvie Maurice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
School Year ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Overweight Prevalence

AbstractObjectiveThe objective of the present study was to describe changes in overweight and obesity prevalence and eating habits among 7·5–10·5-year-old children in Aquitaine (France) between 2004 and 2008, and to assess how the programme ‘Nutrition, Prevention and Health of children and teenagers in Aquitaine’ implemented in 2004 may have impacted these changes.DesignTwo cross-sectional studies were conducted in two samples of children: the ‘before programme’ sample during the school year 2004/2005 and the ‘after programme’ sample during the school year 2008/2009.SettingsData were collected on gender, age, weight, height, area of residence (rural/urban) and socio-economic status of the school (non-low socio-economic/low socio-economic). Multivariate analyses were used to assess the effect of the regional programme intervention on the evolution of overweight and obesity prevalence and eating habits independently.SubjectsThe ‘before programme’ sample included 1836 children from 163 schools during the school year 2004/2005 and the ‘after programme’ sample included 3483 children from 210 schools during the school year 2008/2009.ResultsAfter adjustment of the model for age, residential area and socio-economic status of the area of residence, the prevalence of overweight including obesity (OR=1·05; 95 % CI 0·89, 1·23, P=0·56) and of obesity (OR=0·99; 95 % CI 0·71, 1·39, P=0·96) was found to have stabilized and eating habits had improved: intake of light afternoon meals had increased (OR=1·38; 95 % CI 1·13, 1·69, P=0·002) while snacking in the morning (OR=0·50; 95 % CI 0·45, 0·57, P<0·001) and nibbling (OR=0·81; 95 % CI 0·70, 0·93, P<0·001) had decreased.ConclusionsThese results encourage the promotion and implementation of regional and national interventions among children regarding their eating habits in order to stabilize or decrease the prevalence of overweight.

scholarly journals Socio-economic and demographic determinants of childhood obesity prevalence in Greece: the GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) study

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Farajian ◽  
Demosthenes B Panagiotakos ◽  
Grigoris Risvas ◽  
Konstantina Karasouli ◽  
Vasiliki Bountziouka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
National Level ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Paediatric Obesity ◽  
Mother’S Age

AbstractObjectiveGiven the rapid increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity, identifying the sociodemographic influences on obesity status is important for planning and implementing effective prevention initiatives. However, this type of data is limited for Greek children. Therefore the aim of the present study was to identify possible sociodemographic factors associated with childhood obesity at the national level.DesignCross-sectional, population-based survey, carried out from October to May 2009.SettingUnder the context of the GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) study, a nationwide sample of 2315 primary-school children.SubjectsChildren aged 10–12 years and their parents were voluntarily enrolled. Direct anthropometric measurements of the children were obtained and information on sociodemographic characteristics of the parents, as well as their self-reported values of body weight and height, were collected.ResultsOverweight and obesity prevalence was 29·5 % and 13·1 %, respectively, among boys; 29·5 % and 9·0 %, respectively, among girls. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the most important sociodemographic predictors of childhood obesity were mother's age, parental BMI classification and father's type of occupation. More specifically, increased mother's age and normal BMI status of the parents seemed to have a protective effect on the likelihood of having an overweight/obese child. Additionally, the odds of a female child of being overweight/obese were reduced when the father's type of occupation tended to be less manual.ConclusionsAnti-obesity health policy interventions have to address to the parents and promote their active involvement, to effectively confront the alarming magnitude of the paediatric obesity problem in Greece.

scholarly journals Childhood Obesity in Serbia on the Rise

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Lidija Marković ◽  
Višnja Đorđić ◽  
Nebojša Trajković ◽  
Predrag Božić ◽  
Szabolcs Halaši ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Monitoring And Surveillance ◽  
Nationally Representative

The aim of the study was to examine changes in obesity prevalence among primary school children in Serbia between 2015 and 2019 rounds of the national WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI-Serbia). Cross-sectional studies were conducted in 2015 and 2019. The nationally representative samples of primary school children were measured for body height and weight, following the COSI protocol. Body Mass Index was calculated, and the IOTF and WHO definitions were used to classify children as overweight or obese. Participants were children of both sexes aged 7.00–8.99 years (n = 6105). Significant differences in overweight (obesity included) prevalence between two COSI rounds were identified regardless of definitions applied. According to the WHO definitions, prevalence of overweight and obesity combined increased in 7–9-year-old children in Serbia from 30.7% in 2015 to 34.8% in 2019 (z = −3.309, p < 0.05), and according to the IOTF standards, the increase from 22.8% to 30% was registered (z = −6.08, p = 0.00). The childhood overweight/obesity rate is increasing in Serbia, which places monitoring and surveillance of children’s nutritional status high on the public health agenda.

scholarly journals Associated factors of overweight in adolescents from public schools in Northern Minas Gerais State, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucinéia de Pinho ◽  
Ana Cristina de C. Botelho ◽  
Antônio Prates Caldeira
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Weight Excess

OBJECTIVE: In order to support plans and actions that combat the local increasing overweight and obesity prevalence in adolescents, the factors associated to weight excess in public school students from Montes Claros, MG, Southeast Brazil, were studied.METHODS: Cross-sectional study with a sample of adolescents from the public schools of the city. The nutritional status was evaluated and an inquiry was carried out in the schools to determine food consumption and practice of physical activities. Factors associated to weight excess were assessed by bivariate analysis followed by logistic regression.RESULTS: Weight excess prevalence was detected in 18.5% of the 535 adolescents evaluated. The factors associated to weight excess were: per capita income above half minimum wage (OR 1.99; 95%CI 1.01-3.93), candy consumption above two daily portions (OR 1.94; 95%CI 1.13-3.32) and absence of sport activity during leisure time (OR 2.54; 95%CI 1.15-5.59).CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of weight excess in adolescents from public schools is relevant and associated with socioeconomic condition of the family, bad eating habits and sedentary life.

scholarly journals What factors may contribute to sex differences in childhood obesity prevalence in China?

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 2056-2064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian HC Wang ◽  
Jungwon Min ◽  
Hong Xue ◽  
Shufa Du ◽  
Fei Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition

AbstractObjectivePrevious studies in China showed large sex differences in childhood overweight and obesity (OW/OB) rates. However, limited research has examined the cause of these sex differences. The present study aimed to examine individual and parental/familial factors associated with sex differences in childhood OW/OB rates in China.DesignVariables associated with child weight status, beliefs and behaviours, and obesity-related parenting practices were selected to examine their sex differences and association with a sex difference in child OW/OB outcomes using logistic regression analysis.SettingCross-sectional data analysis using the 2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey.SubjectsChildren aged 6–17 years (n 1544) and their parents.ResultsOverall child OW/OB prevalence was 16·8 %. Adolescent boys (AB; 12–17 years) were about twice as likely to be overweight/obese as adolescent girls (AG; 15·5 v. 8·4 %, P<0·05). AB more likely had energy intake exceeding recommendations, self-perceived underweight, underestimated their body weight and were satisfied with their physical activity level than AG. AG more likely practised weight-loss management through diet and self-perceived overweight than AB. Mothers more likely identified AG’s weight accurately but underestimated AB’s weight. Stronger associations with risk of childhood OW/OB were found in boys than girls in dieting to lose weight (OR=6·7 in boys v. 2·6 in girls) and combined maternal and child perception of the child’s overweight (OR=35·4 in boys v. 14·2 in girls).ConclusionsLarge sex differences in childhood obesity may be related to the sex disparities in weight-related beliefs and behaviours among children and their parents in China.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of open-cast diamond mine in Namibia

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Desderius Haufiku ◽  
Hans Justus Amukugo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

<p>The study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of Pocket Beaches mine. Obesity rates are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide; 1.2 billion people worldwide are overweight of which 300 million are clinically obese. Of concern, is that obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and other forms of cancers. Although there are several mine workers who on reporting to occupational health services for minor ailment are found to be overweight or obese, we are not certain about the extent with the problem. The health risk associated with obesity could cause a big loss to NAMDEB in terms of care cost, low productivity and absenteeism.</p><p>The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and determinants of obesity amongst NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches diamond mine.a descriptive; cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of obesity and describes the factors that are associated with obesity and overweight.</p><p>Study population: NAMDEB employees who were working at Pocket Beaches mine. A simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. Eighty seven employees were selected from 188 total NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches mine. Data was collected through interviews. Anthropometric measurements namely, weight, height and abdominal circumference were collected using a standard protocol.</p><p>Data was analyzed using Epi Info 2002. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as kg/m2. Overweight was defined as BMI = 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Waist Circumference ≥80 cm was used to identify central obesity in women and ≥90 cm in men. The frequency of participation in physical activity, barriers to physical activity and food consumption is reported in percent and means.</p><p>The study found prevalence 42% overweight and 32% obesity among employees of NAMDEB. A significant number of participants 48% never participate in moderate exercise per week. 71% of participants reported lack of motivation exercising and too tired after work as the major barriers to physical activity. The consumption of fatty foods such as fried chicken and fried meat was common among study subjects. A large number of respondents 79% eat fried chicken regularly while 74% eat fried meat regularly. 79% of participants consumed inadequate fruits and vegetable (one fruit and vegetable per day). The two most mentioned reasons for low fruits and vegetables consumption were lacked of fruits and vegetables in hostel food menu, and 14% don’t like fruits.</p><p>This study results revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among employees. There is also low participation in physical activity and inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables among employees. Lack of motivation to exercise and unavailability of fruits and vegetable contributed to unhealthy lifestyles. Appropriate interventions are necessary in order to reduce the high obesity prevalence. Wellness program to promote physical activity should be introduced at Pocket Beaches mine. Management should engage Sodexho (catering company) to increase fruits and vegetables in the employees’ menu.</p>

scholarly journals Overweight among children decreased, but obesity prevalence remained high among women in South Africa, 1999–2005

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herculina S Kruger ◽  
Nelia P Steyn ◽  
Elizabeth C Swart ◽  
Eleni MW Maunder ◽  
Johanna H Nel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Nutritional Disorder ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to assess anthropometric status in South African children and women in 2005 in order to document temporal trends in selected anthropometric parameters.DesignHeights and weights were measured in a cross-sectional study of children aged 1–9 years and women aged 16–35 years. The WHO reference values and BMI cut-off points were used to determine weight status.SettingSouth Africa, representative sample based on census data.SubjectsChildren (n2157) and women (n2403).ResultsStunting was the most common nutritional disorder affecting 21·7 % of children in 1999 and 20·7 % in 2005. The difference was not statistically significant. Underweight prevalence remained unchanged, affecting 8·1 % of children, whereas wasting affected 5·8 % of children nationally, a significant increase from 4·3 % of children in 1999. Rural children were most severely affected. According to the international BMI cut-off points for overweight and obesity, 10 % of children nationally were classified as overweight and 4 % as obese. The national prevalence of overweight and obesity combined for women was 51·5 %. The prevalence of overweight in children based on weight-for-heightZ-score did not change significantly (8·0 % to 6·8 %,P= 0·138), but the combined overweight/obesity prevalence based on BMI cut-off points (17·1 % to 14·0 %,P= 0·02) decreased significantly from 1999 to 2005.ConclusionsThe double burden of undernutrition in children and overweight among women is evident in South Africa and getting worse due to increased childhood wasting combined with a high prevalence of obesity among urban women, indicating a need for urgent intervention.

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