School-aged children and adolescents

2020 ◽  
pp. 303-320
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
P Nutrition ◽  
School Aged Children

Nutrition and growth, Dietary recommendations, food habits, deficiencies, Childhood obesity, Dental, Influences, Promoting healthy eating

School-aged children and adolescents

2011 ◽  
pp. 279-294
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
P Nutrition ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Weight Problems

Nutrition and growth in childhood and adolescence 280 Dietary recommendations for children and adolescents 282 Children and adolescents’ food habits 284 Nutrient deficiencies in children 286 Childhood obesity and weight problems 288 Vegetarian children 290 Acne and diet 291 Dental health and children 292 Influences on children's food choice ...

Children’s experience of using a smartphone application to promote healthy eating behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Rageliene ◽  
A Grønhøj
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Psychosocial Burden ◽  
Balanced Diet

Abstract Background Childhood obesity continues to grow in industrialized and developing countries becoming one of the major public health crises worldwide. This, in turn, causes short and long term financial and psychosocial burden to individuals and society. However, obesity can be prevented and reversed by changing one's diet. Previous studies showed that children who have a balanced diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables are less likely to be overweight and obese. Smartphone apps could be a useful tool for encouraging healthy eating behaviour and hinder obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate children's experience of using a smartphone app designed to encourage healthy eating among 9-13 years old children. Methods According to dietary recommendations a smartphone app “Food Boss” was developed. The app consists of several different parts designed to promote healthy eating habits and knowledge about a balanced diet. A food diary, games, and the possibility to interact with peers were included. Children were asked to test the app for 2 weeks. Afterwards, two gender-specific focus groups were conducted. Results Children found the app easy to use and expressed a positive attitude to the user interface design. The app was perceived as being useful for learning about healthy eating and remember to eat more fruits and vegetables. User's engagement, interest and general satisfaction of using the app varied among the children, boys being more positive about their experience than girls. Though children asserted using the app in the future and recommending it to their friends. Suggestions for further app improvement was also disclosed. Conclusions Children's overall experience of using the app was overall positive and they found it useful for learning about healthy eating. Key messages Childhood obesity can be prevented and reversed by changing one’s diet. The “Food Boss” app can be an attractive way of reaching children and useful in encouraging healthy eating among children. Children’s overall experience of using the app was overall positive and they found it useful for learning about healthy eating.

scholarly journals Obesity Prevention in Children in Latin America Through Interventions Using Technology

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-141
Author(s):  
Jinan Banna
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
A Priority

The number of children in Latin America with overweight and obesity has increased markedly in recent years. However, interventions focused on prevention of childhood obesity are still in their infancy in Latin America. Leveraging the use of technology in children and adolescents to introduce or reinforce patterns of healthy eating and mobility in interventions is a priority. Though there is a low number of intervention studies focused on obesity prevention in Latin America, several studies using technology have been conducted. Further implementation of such programs as part of multilevel interventions will allow for continued prevention efforts to address increasing rates of overweight and obesity in this population.

School-based interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of cluster randomised controlled trials

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Tarcisus Ho ◽  
Ling Jie Cheng ◽  
Ying Lau
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
School Based Interventions ◽  
Meta Regression

Abstract Objective Schools offer an ideal setting for childhood obesity interventions due to their access to children and adolescents. This review aimed to systematically review the impact of school-based intervention for the treatment of childhood obesity. Design Eight databases were searched from inception till May 30, 2020. A revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations criteria were used to evaluate the risk of bias and overall evidence. Meta-analysis and meta-regression were performed on Stata software using the random-effects model. Overall effect was evaluated using Hedges’ g, and heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran’s Q and I2. Setting Cluster randomised trials (cluster-RCTs) delivered in school. Participants Children and adolescents (6-18 years of age) with overweight and obesity. Results Twelve cluster-RCTs from seven countries with 1,755 participants were included in the meta-analysis. School-based interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity reduced body mass index (BMI) and BMI z-scores with a medium effect (g=0·52). Subgroup analyses showed the greater effectiveness of brief school-based interventions and the interventions conducted in lower-middle to upper-middle economies. Meta-regression assessed the heterogeneity and the final model, with covariates of the type of economies and trial duration, accounted for 41.2% of the variability. The overall quality of evidence was rated low because of the high risk of bias and inconsistency. Conclusions School-based interventions is a possible approach to provide universal healthcare for the treatment of childhood obesity, and further well-designed cluster-RCTs with longer follow-up are needed. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020160735).

Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity: Lessons from the Portland Healthy Eating Active Living (Heal) Coalition

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Everett ◽  
Angie Mejia ◽  
Olivia Quiroz
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
The Impact

The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Coalition is a community-based health promotion program begun in 2006 in North Portland's Portsmouth neighborhood. The program seeks to promote community health and prevent childhood obesity by addressing barriers at local, regional and policy levels, with particular attention to the built environment. This article describes the findings of a program evaluation based on interviews with school staff and Latino parents. Important themes include the impact of the closure of a neighborhood school, access to grocery stores with affordable healthy foods, and concern about school meals. The comprehensive approach of programs like HEAL, which uses the socio-ecological model of health promotion, lends itself well to the participation of applied social scientists.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic differences in food habits among 6‐ to 9‐year‐old children from 23 countries—WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI 2015/2017)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne‐Siri Fismen ◽  
Marta Buoncristiano ◽  
Julianne Williams ◽  
Arnfinn Helleve ◽  
Márta Bakacs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Socioeconomic Differences

scholarly journals Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Status and Its Association with Childhood Obesity among Chinese Children Aged 6–17 Years

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2211
Author(s):  
Qian Gan ◽  
Peipei Xu ◽  
Titi Yang ◽  
Wei Cao ◽  
Juan Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Chinese Children ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Chinese School ◽  
And Control

Objective: There is a remarkable growth in sugar-sweetened (SSB) production and obesity prevalence among school-aged children in China. This paper describes SSB consumption and its association with obesity among Chinese children aged 6–17 years in 2012. Methods: in total, 25,553 children aged 6~17 years enrolled in the China Nutrition and Health Surveillance 2010–2013 were included in this study. Data of SSB consumption frequency and quantity were obtained from a food frequency questionnaire, and the children’s nutritional status was assessed. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between SSB consumption and obesity status. Results: SSB intake was estimated as 181.0 g/day, occurring 2.2 times/week. Older children, males, children from urban areas, and children with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to consume SSBs. Children who consumed SSBs 1~<5 times/week (11.7%) and >5 times/week (12.9%) were more likely to be overweight/obesity than those who consumed SSBs less than once/week. Conclusion: SSB consumption was common among Chinese school-aged children, especially among males, older children, and children from urban areas. High consumption of SSBs was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity. Actions and plans are required to reduce SSB consumption and control childhood obesity in China.

scholarly journals Blood pressure and resting heart rate in 3-17-year-olds in Germany in 2003–2006 and 2014–2017

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giselle Sarganas ◽  
Anja Schienkiewitz ◽  
Jonas D. Finger ◽  
Hannelore K. Neuhauser
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Selection Rule ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Resting Heart Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Examination ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Analysis Measurement

AbstractTo track blood pressure (BP) and resting heart rate (RHR) in children and adolescents is important due to its associations with cardiovascular outcomes in the adulthood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine BP and RHR over a decade among children and adolescents living in Germany using national examination data. Cross-sectional data from 3- to 17-year-old national survey participants (KiGGS 2003–06, n = 14,701; KiGGS 2014–17, n = 3509) including standardized oscillometric BP and RHR were used for age- and sex-standardized analysis. Measurement protocols were identical with the exception of the cuff selection rule, which was accounted for in the analyses. Different BP and RHR trends were observed according to age-groups. In 3- to 6-year-olds adjusted mean SBP and DBP were significantly higher in 2014–2017 compared to 2003–2006 (+2.4 and +1.9 mm Hg, respectively), while RHR was statistically significantly lower by −3.8 bpm. No significant changes in BP or in RHR were observed in 7- to 10-year-olds over time. In 11- to 13-year-olds as well as in 14- to 17-year-olds lower BP has been observed (SBP −2.4 and −3.2 mm Hg, respectively, and DBP −1.8 and −1.7 mm Hg), while RHR was significantly higher (+2.7 and +3.7 bpm). BP trends did not parallel RHR trends. The downward BP trend in adolescents seemed to follow decreasing adult BP trends in middle and high-income countries. The increase in BP in younger children needs confirmation from other studies as well as further investigation. In school-aged children and adolescents, the increased RHR trend may indicate decreased physical fitness.

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