scholarly journals Health Assessment and unhealthy eating habits for children nurseries in the city of Baghdad

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-398
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Disease Research ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Diarrhea Disease ◽  
The City

This study was conducted to identify the health status of children's nurseries in the city of Baghdad and to identify improper dietary habits practiced by these children have shown the results of this study that the same proportion of childhood diarrhea disease research and infections

scholarly journals Cómo fomentar la práctica de ejercicio físico a través de los deberes activos en estudiantes universitarios (How to promote exercise among university students through active homework)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 518-526
Author(s):  
Aina Maria Galmés Panadés ◽  
Josep Vidal Conti
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Health Organization

En España el sedentarismo y la inactividad física son elevados en población adulta e infantil, lo que puede influir en las elevadas tasas de sobrepeso y obesidad. El objetivo fue valorar la acogida de los alumnos ante una intervención sobre los hábitos de ejercicio físico a través de los deberes activos y obtener información para el diseño del estudio principal. Así como innovar en estrategias educativas en el ámbito universitario para el fomento y la concienciación de los hábitos saludables. Desde la asignatura de educación para la salud, optativa del grado en educación primaria, especialidad de educación física, se propuso abordar la problemática del sedentarismo y la inactividad física a través de los deberes activos. Los alumnos (n=47) debían realizar un registro de ejercicio físico, cumpliendo con las recomendaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, de manera semanal, a lo largo de toda la asignatura. Para realizar dicho registro los alumnos podían utilizar, en función de la actividad realizada, aplicaciones móviles, pulsómetros o pulseras de actividad, entre otros. Se utilizó la información del registro de los alumnos, así como el foro virtual de la asignatura para la recogida de información.  Con los resultados obtenidos en el proyecto piloto se ha diseñado la intervención para el estudio principal, en el que se recogerán diversos parámetros relacionados con el estado de salud, la actividad física y el sedentarismo, con mayor tamaño muestral, diferenciando entre grupo control y grupo intervención.  Los deberes activos para la promoción del ejercicio físico han resultado ser un trabajo motivante e innovador, que permite el aprendizaje significativo, positivo para el alumno en el aprendizaje, la salud, y el futuro laboral como maestro. Abstract. Sedentarism, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating habits are lifestyle factors that could have an influence on health status. In Spain, sedentarism and physical inactivity are high in both adults and children, which could have a role in the elevated rates of overweight and obesity in these populations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of an intervention promoting healthy habits to improve students’ global health status by means of the methodology of active homework, as well as to work on self-evaluation as a competence. Moreover, to introduce innovative educational strategies promoting and raising awareness on healthy habits at the university level. From the subject of education for health, an elective course within the bachelor program in primary education, specialty of physical education, we attempt to solve the problem of sedentarism and physical inactivity with active homework. Students (n=47) were asked to create a weekly log of their physical exercise throughout the duration of the course, according to the World Health Organization recommendations. To make this log, students could use apps, heart rate monitors, activity wristbands, etcetera. Students’ log information was combined with that obtained from a virtual forum of the course. We designed the intervention for the principal study based on the results from the pilot project, including the collection of health parameters related with physical activity and sedentarism. The intervention was applied to a larger sample, split into control and intervention groups. The active homework represented a motivational and innovative means to promote physical exercise, giving students the chance to acquire significative learnings, which are positive during the teaching-learning process, as well as better health and professional future.

scholarly journals Analysis of dietary habits and health status in a court of young athletes in Northern Italy practicing Athletic disciplines

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Cazzaniga ◽  
Annalisa Terenzio ◽  
Alessandra Pozzi ◽  
Alice Cassera ◽  
Andrea Greco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Body Adiposity ◽  
Food Education ◽  
Starting Point

AbstractIntroduction:A balanced diet is a fundamental component of athletes' health, training and performance. WHO dietary guidelines highlight the importance of maintaining a normal BMI, limiting the intake of sugars (especially sweetened foods and beverages), eating at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day, drink lots of clean water (at least 2 L per day for children older than 13 and for adults). HBSC-Italy study reveals that children have frequently bad eating habits, such as consuming sweetened drinks and not enough fruits and vegetables. Indeed, 21.3% of Italian children are overweight and 9.3% are obese. The purpose of this study is to evaluate nutritional and health status of a population of Northern Italy children and adolescents practicing Athletics, investigating for both endurance and not endurance disciplines. Data obtained are a starting point for focused food education interventions aimed at improving health and sport performance.Materials and Methods:A cohort of 125 athletes (12–25 years, 42.4% male, 57.6% female). Two groups were created: children (12–17 years) and adults (18–25 years). Weight, height, waist circumference, triceps and subscapularis skinfolds were measured in order to calculate BMI, Waist-to-Height ratio (WtHr), body adiposity and muscle mass. At baseline and after 1 year (follow-up) from a nutritional educational intervention, the anthropometric measures and dietary habits were tested with a validated dietary screening survey, considering food quality, portions and frequencies of consumption, were taken.Results:At Baseline, more than 85% of athletes were found to be normal weight with WHtR < 0.5. All the athletes showed body adiposity in the normal range. Regarding food habits, most athletes do not take the recommended daily fruit and vegetable servings follow Italian trend. Only about 20% of children athletes assumes the water daily intake. On the contrary, about 50% of athletes in every group drink sweetened beverages every day. The data collection after the personalized food education meetings will be collected in May 2019.Discussion:The athletes of cohort shows a good health status but nutritional habits present critical issue. For this reasons, there is a need of nutritional education for improving healthy eating habits in young athletes in order to impact positively on future health status and on sport performance.

scholarly journals The Effect of an Educational Intervention Performed by Volunteers on Knowledge, Attitude and Modification of Dietary Habits among Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 611-616
Author(s):  
Esmat Rezabeigi Davarani ◽  
Mohabbat Mohseni ◽  
Narges Khanjani ◽  
Farahnaz Yazdanpanah ◽  
Salman Daneshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Women Health ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Unhealthy eating habits are an important cause of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs). One of the most effective methods to prevent these diseases is the use of health education interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of educational intervention performed by Women Health Volunteers (WHV) on knowledge, attitude, and modification of dietary habits among women in Kerman. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study performed on 400 women in Kerman. Participants were selected using multistage cluster sampling. Data were collected immediately before and 6 weeks after the intervention by a questionnaire, including demographic information and questions related to knowledge, attitude, and dietary habits. Data were analyzed using Pearson and Spearman correlation, paired t-test, and Wilcoxon-test in SPSS 24. Results: The average age of women was 41.91±12.87 years. Before the intervention, a positive and significant correlation was observed between knowledge and dietary habit (r=0.249) (p<0.001), knowledge and attitude (r=0.249) (p<0.001), and attitude and dietary habits (r=0.264) (P<0.0001). After the intervention, the mean scores of knowledge (p<0.001), attitude (p=0.017) and dietary habits (p<0.001) significantly increased. Conclusion: Education provided by WHV was effective in promoting knowledge, and attitude, and in modifying the dietary habits of women. Therefore, the use of local human resources can help improve public health.

scholarly journals Parental health status and children’s eating behaviors: An epidemiological study in 1728 Greek 10-12 years old students

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Maria Bogri ◽  
Aikaterini Kanellopoulou ◽  
Venetia Notara ◽  
George Antonogeorgos ◽  
Andrea-Paola Rojas-Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Parental Health ◽  
Parental Burden ◽  
Parental Health Status

Although the parental influence on children’s dietary habits has been widely studied, little is known about the effect of parental health status on children’s dietary behavior. Thus, the association between the parental burden of cardiometabolic disease and its impact on children’s eating habits and behaviors was examined. Material and Methods: 1,728 children aged 10-12 years old along with one of their parents were enrolled in a cross-sectional study conducted during 2014-2016. Among others, children’s dietary habits and parental medical history were recorded. Children’s adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) was evaluated through the KIDMED score while the parental health status was assessed through a cardiometabolic risk score calculated for this study. The working sample was 1,133 children with a recorded parental health status. Results: Most parents (92.1%) reported at most 2 cardiometabolic risk factors including overweight/obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Ordinal logistic regression analyses showed a significant association between children’s eating habits and adherence to the MD with the parental burden of cardiovascular disease. Children showed 6% higher odds of higher adherence to the MD (OR: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.01-1.12) and 54% lower odds of not having breakfast at all (OR: 0.46, 95% CI: 0.27-0.80) for a one-unit increase in the cardiometabolic risk score. The stratified analysis revealed a significant association between KIDMED score and CVD risk score only among boys (OR: 1.09, 95% CI: 1.01-1.18). Conclusions: Parental health status is positively associated with children’s dietary behavior and adherence to the MD indicating an additional source of influence.

Food Experiences and Dietary Patterns of International Students at a Canadian University

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bhanu Pilli ◽  
Joyce Slater
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Environments ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

Purpose: Postsecondary students who move to a new country to continue their education experience a drastic shift in food landscape, often resulting in unhealthy dietary adaptations. Methods: This mixed-method study explored the eating experiences and dietary patterns of 30 international students attending a Canadian university. Data were collected through focus groups that were analyzed thematically and dietary records analyzed for compliance with Canada’s Food Guide for Healthy Living (2007). Results: Results showed that many participants want to maintain home country food traditions, yet their new independent living status and novel food environments led to changes in dietary habits. Limited food skills, busy schedules, reduced access to familiar foods, and fast-food environments contributed to unhealthy eating patterns. These perceptions were reflected in the high consumption of “other”, less nutritious foods and low servings of fruits and vegetables, milk products and alternatives, and grain products. Conclusions: These findings show that international university students face dual challenges of transitioning into independent living without sufficient food skills and family supports, and exposure to unfamiliar and unhealthy food environments. Resources need to be developed for newly enrolled international students that emphasize food awareness, food skills, and healthy eating habits.

scholarly journals Health related behaviours of secondary students living in dormitory in Hungary

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Skerlecz ◽  
B Gulyás ◽  
L Nedeczky ◽  
J Takács ◽  
Z s Rákosy
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Abstract Background Previous studies have shown that unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise are still widespread among high school students. Hungary and many other countries have attempted to introduce campaigns and health education programs among adolescents to promote healthier lifestyle, but the effectiveness of these programs is unclear. Our aim was to investigate the consistency between knowledge and behavior in adolescents. Methods A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted in 9 secondary schools’ student dormitories, involving 163 students. Descriptive statistics were estimated and chi2- test was used to compare the prevalence between groups. Results Of the participants 69.3% reported their health status good, girls and those students who studied in vocational school frequently considered their own health bad (p = 0.002). Almost all of them highlighted the importance of regular physical activity, but 27.7% had low physical activity. Daily consumption of fruit and vegetables seems to be characteristic just half of the students, the structure of their daily snacks consists more in sugar-sweetened snacks (21.7%) and energy dense beverages (22.8%). Students with higher level of health-consciousness rated better their own health status and took exercise more frequently, but the higher level of health-consciousness had not positive effect on the healthy food consumption (p = 0.143). Conclusions Our findings suggest lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits were still widespread among high school students. The results of the study showed that adolescents have sufficient knowledge about healthy lifestyle, however, it has little impact on their health-related behaviour. Key messages The most important characteristic of an effective health promotion programme is its ability to change behaviour. Health promotion programmes should continue in schools, especially focus on behaviour changing interventions to effectively influence the health of the students.

scholarly journals Assessment of nutrition and physical activity of 6th-7th grade schoolchildren in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania

Open Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaida Skurdenyte ◽  
Gene Surkiene ◽  
Rimantas Stukas ◽  
Kestutis Zagminas ◽  
Vincentas Giedraitis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Active Leisure ◽  
The City ◽  
Physically Active Leisure

AbstractBackground: Evaluation of eating habits and physical activity is very important for health interventions. Our aim in this study was to assess the characteristics of eating and physical activity of 6-7th grade schoolchildren in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania, as well as the association between dietary habits and physical activity. Methods: The study was conducted within the project “Education of healthy diets and physical activity in schools”. The sample consisted of 1008 schoolchildren from 22 schools in the city of Vilnius, and was based on empirical methods, including a questionnaire poll and comparative analysis. Statistical software Stata v.12.1 (Stata corp LP) was used to analyze the data. Results: Our study showed that less than half (37.1%) of study participants had physically active leisure time. Boys were significantly more physically active than girls. More than half (61.4%) of children ate breakfast every day. Girls were more likely to eat vegetables and sweets. Schoolchildren who ate vegetables and dairy products as well as those who got enough information about physical activity and spoke about it with their family members were more physically active. Conclusions: The results of the study confirmed that schoolchildren were not sufficiently physically active. It was found that low physical activity is related to dietary and other factors, such as lack of information about physical activity and its benefits.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact on the Eating Behaviors of University Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-141
Author(s):  
Danesh Karunanayake ◽  
M. W. D. S. M. Jayasooriya ◽  
N. D. U. Vimukthi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
The University

Unhealthy dietary habits are among the major risk factors for chronic diseases, particularly if adopted during the early years of adulthood. They are becoming more frequent due to the nutritional transition that is affecting populations across developing countries where traditional healthy diets are being progressively replaced by more westernized dietary patterns. Students generally develop unhealthy eating habits during their stay at the university. University Students’ eating behavior seemed to be moderated by university characteristics, such as residency, student societies, university lifestyle, and exams. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore, how such factors psychologically influence Sri Lankan university students’ eating behavior,using a qualitative research design. Applying a semi-structured interview method, six interviews were conducted with 2 male and 4 female university students selected under the convenient sampling method from the University of Peradeniya. All the collected data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results showed that after the transition from secondary school to university, when independence increases, students are continuously challenged to make healthy food choices. Students eating behavior is reported to be influenced by individual factors (e.g. taste preferences, self-discipline, time and convenience), their social networks (e.g. (lack of) parental control, friends and peers), and physical environment (e.g. availability and accessibility, appeal and prices of food products).

scholarly journals Eating habits and nutritional status of hemodialysis patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Márcia Fernandes Nishiyama ◽  
Juliane Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Eating Frequency ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
The City

<p>Hemodialysis (HD) is a blood filtration process that removes excess of fluid and metabolites. The major determinants of morbidity and mortality in HD are the patients&rsquo; nutritional status and dialysis adequacy. Probably there is a significant interrelationship between these two factors, as well as patients receiving adequate dialysis have a higher overall wellness and consequently better food intake. The aim of this study was to identify eating habits and nutritional status of patients registered in the hemodialysis program in the city of Foz do Igua&ccedil;u-PR. Thirty-four patients were selected, 70.5% men and 29.5% women, in average 45 years old. To characterize the nutritional status were used Body Mass Index (BMI), total cholesterol, and Reduction Percentage Calculation of Urea (RPU). Dietary habits were investigated through a questionnaire on eating frequency. The results showed a predominance of normal individuals, according to BMI (47%), total cholesterol (60%) and RPU (80%) and the dietary habits showed that the results were not expected due to the socioeconomic level of patients. These results suggested that special attention must be given to maintaining the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14685/rebrapa.v1i2.24</p>

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