scholarly journals PROFIL KECEPATAN HANTARAN SARAF PADA USIA MUDA

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Hendra Permana ◽  
Meiti Frida
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tibialis Posterior ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Healthy Young Adult ◽  
Nerve Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
F Wave ◽  
Prolonged Latency ◽  
Peripheral Nerve Activity

AbstrakKecepatan Hantaran Saraf (KHS) digunakan untuk menilai aktivitas saraf perifer. Nilai KHS dipengaruhi oleh faktor antropometrik, seperti Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT). Beberapa studi mendapatkan perbedaan KHS pada beberapa tempat pemeriksaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menilai KHS pada usia muda normal berdasarkan IMT. Ini adalah studi potong lintang terhadap komunitas Dokter Muda FK-Unand di bagian Ilmu Penyakit Saraf dari Januari sampai Mei 2011. Peserta dikelompokkan berdasarkan IMT <25 dan IMT ≥25. Penilaian KHS dilakukan pada saraf medianus, ulnaris, radialis, tibialis posterior dan peroneus komunis. F Wave dan H Reflex diukur menggunakan EMG. Data dianalisis dengan SPSS. Hasil studi didapatkan bahwa dari 53 subjek; 34 orang memiliki IMT <25 dan 19 orang dengan IMT ≥25. Pada kelompok IMT <25 didapatkan rerata usia 23,5 tahun, tinggi badan 1,69 m dan berat badan 64,32 kg, sedangkan kelompok IMT ≥25 didapatkan rerata usia 23,47 tahun, tinggi badan 1,66 m dan berat badan 73,58 kg. Terdapat pemanjangan latensi dan penurunan KHS sensorik serta pemanjangan latensi dan penurunan KHS motorik pada kelompok IMT ≥25 dibanding kelompok IMT <25. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat perbedaan bermakna KHS sensorik dan motorik nervus medianus berdasarkan IMT.AbstractNerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) can measure peripheral nerve activity. It was influenced by anthropometric, such as Body Mass Index (BMI). Previous studies suggested different results of NCV among different sites. The purpose of this study was to measure NCV among healthy young adult based on BMI. A cross sectional study was conducted to investigate NCV of fifth and sixth year medical students of Andalas University Padang from January to May 2011. Participants were categorized as BMI under 25 and 25 or above. NCV was examined on median, ulnar, radial, posterior tibial, and common peroneal nerves. F Waves and H Reflexes were measured using EMG. Data was analyzed by SPSS. The results from 53 participants; 34 had BMI under 25 and 19 had BMI 25 or above. On the group with BMI under 25, average age was 23.5 years olds, average height was 1.69, and average weight was 64.32 kg. On the group with BMI 25 or above, average age was 23.47 years olds, average height was 1.66 m, and average weight was 73.58 kg. There were prolonged latency and decreased NCV both sensoric and motoric on group with BMI 25 or above.

scholarly journals Applying the functional independence measure to the assessment of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Almeida Matos ◽  
Paloma Silva Lopes ◽  
Allan Rodrigues Corsini ◽  
Julia Rodi ◽  
Chin-To Fong
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Functional Independence Measure ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Domain

Introduction: The aim of the study is to assess the functional independence of a group of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis using the Functional Independence Measure as a tool that accomplishes this purpose. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis. Our data was collected between June 2015 and July 2016. In addition to history of present illness and physical examination each study participant was asked to answer a questionnaire to specifically evaluate their functional independence using the Functional Independence Measure. The internal consistency of the Functional Independence Measure was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results: We collected data on 20 patients with mucopolysaccharidosis. The average age was 10.8 (8.67-13.03) years, the average weight was 23.6 (19,91-27,37) kg and the average height was 1 (0.83-1.17) m. The most prevalent type of mucopolysaccharidosis in the study was type VI (n=14). The average total Functional Independence Measure score was 104.4 (97.61-111.19), the average for the Mobility domain was 73.50 (68.22-78.78) and the average for the Cognitive Function domain was 30.90 (28.68-33.13). The internal consistency of the entire questionnaire was 0.859, with values of 0.966 for the Mobility domain and 0.624 for the Cognitive Function domain. Conclusion: The lowest Functional Independence Measure scores were obtained in the following sub-domains: Self-care, Locomotion and Cognitive Function. The Functional Independence Measure questionnaire demonstrated internal consistency for the evaluation of functional independence in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis, being able to value all the affected sub-domains separately.

scholarly journals Characteristics of injuries in adolescent basketball athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 711-721
Author(s):  
Yulingga Nanda Hanief ◽  
Prisca Widiawati
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Joint ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Study Approach

INTRODUCTION: Basketball is a physical contact sport that involves complex movements such as jumping, spinning, and changing directions, all of which frequently cause injuries. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to understand the characteristics of injuries on adolescent basketball athletes. METHODS: This study uses a descriptive method with a cross-sectional study approach using a web-based questionnaire (Google Forms) consisting of close-ended questions to examine the history, types, factors, and treatments of the injuries experienced by the adolescent basketball athletes at the Student Sports Training Center (Pusat Pelatihan Olahraga Pelajar or PPOP) of DKI Jakarta. The subjects are 14 male and female athletes with an average age of 15.9±1.1 years old, an average height of 172.29±9.33 centimeters, and an average weight of 65.71±10.06 kilogram. The research instrument is a questionnaire distributed online in the form of Google Forms. A validity test was conducted on the questionnaire using Aikens. Data Questionnaire result data were analyzed using a percentage analysis on the answers to each question in the questionnaire. RESULTS: The results revealed that 76% of the athletes experienced injuries in the lower limb, with the most frequent injury in the ankle joint (45%). Furthermore, the athletes also stated that sprains/twists are the most experienced type of injury (42%). The training sessions were when 79% of the athletes experienced their injuries, whereas the other 21% experienced them during the matches. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study cannot generalize the findings because it only involved 14 participants, which is also a limitation of this study, but these findings report that the greater injury that occurs during exercise is the ankle joint, so the authors suggest doing an adequate warm-up. Before starting a training session or during a competitive training session, preventing injuries is the best approach for athletes to reduce their occurrence.

scholarly journals Estilos de vida en los estudiantes de enfermería

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Martha Ligia Velandia-Galvis ◽  
Jean Carlos Arenas-Parra ◽  
Nohora Ortega-Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objetivo: determinar las principales conductas que constituyen los estilos de vida de los estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública. Materiales y Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. A una muestra de 120 estudiantes de todos los semestres se aplicó el instrumento Cuestionario de Estilos de Vida Saludable, que busca detectar los hábitos de los estudiantes en ocho dimensiones: actividad física, tiempo de ocio, alimentación, consumo de alcohol, cigarrillo y drogas ilegales, sueño, relaciones interpersonales, afrontamiento y estado emocional. Resultados: en la caracterización sociodemográfica se encontró que el 71% de los encuestados corresponden al género femenino, estrato socioeconómico predominante 2 (bajo), edad promedio 20 años, estatura promedio 1,62m, peso promedio 61kg, índice de masa corporal 22,50. Respecto a la actividad física se determinó que la pereza con el 51% de los encuestados y el sedentarismo con un promedio de 8,32 marcan tendencia; en la dimensión tiempo de ocio, se reportó una baja prevalencia en la realización de actividades de este tipo, con un promedio de 7,78, ligeramente superior al punto medio de 7,5; los estudiantes prefieren dedicar su tiempo a estudiar o trabajar (35% de los encuestados). El 41% de los encuestados afirma estar satisfecho con las prácticas que conforman sus estilos de vida. Conclusiones: los estudiantes encuestados presentan prácticas saludables, a excepción de las dimensiones de actividad física y tiempo de ocio; además se sienten  satisfechos con sus estilos de vida, independientemente de si éstos son o no saludables.PALABRAS CLAVE: conductas saludables, promoción de la salud, satisfacción personal. Lifestyles in nursing studentsABSTRACTObjective: to identify key behaviors which constitute the lifestyles of nursing students in a public university.  Materials and Methods: quantitative, descriptive and cross- sectional  study; it was applied a healthy life style questionnaire which looks for testing student´s life style in eight dimensions: physical activity, leisure time , food, alcohol , cigarettes and illegal drugs, sleeping habits, interpersonal relationships, conflict and emotional state was applied to a sample of 120 students of the different semesters. Results: in socio-demographic characterization was found that 71% of the sample are female, predominant socioeconomic status  2 (low), average age 20, average height 1,62m, 61kg average weight, body mass index 22.50. Referring to physical activity it was determined that laziness with 51% of surveyed students and a sedentary lifestyle with an average of 8.32 trendsetters; in the leisure time dimension, a low prevalence in conducting such activities are reported, with an average of 7.78, slightly above the midpoint of 7.5 because the students prefer to spend their time studying or working (35% of surveyed students). 41% of surveyed students say they are satisfied with the practices of their lifestyles. Conclusions: the students surveyed have adequate health practices excepting physical dimension  and leisure time activities; also report being satisfied with their lifestyles, whether they are healthy or not. KEYWORDS: health behaviors, health promotion, personal satisfaction. Estilo de vida em estudantes de enfermagemRESUMO Objetivo: identificar comportamentos-chave que constituem os estilos de vida dos estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública. Materiais e Métodos: estudo quantitativo, descritivo; de atividade física, lazer, comida, álcool, cigarros e drogas ilegais, sono, relacionamentos interpessoais, de enfrentamento e estaduais: Questionário Saudável Estilo de Vida instrumento que visa avaliar os estilos de vida dos alunos em oito dimensões foi aplicada percebida emocional a uma amostra de 120 estudantes a cada semestre. Resultados: caracterização sociodemográfica foi constatado que 71% dos entrevistados são do sexo feminino, predominante estrato socioeconômico 2 (baixo), com idade média de 20, média de altura 1,62m, peso médio 61 kg, IMC 22.50 no que diz respeito à atividade física foi determinado que a preguiça com 51% dos entrevistados e um estilo de vida sedentário, com uma média de 8,32 trendsetters; na dimensão do tempo de lazer, uma baixa prevalência na condução de tais atividades são relatados, com uma média de 7,78, ligeiramente acima do ponto médio de 7,5, como estudantes preferem gastar seu tempo estudando ou trabalho (35% dos inquiridos). 41% dos entrevistados dizem que estão satisfeitos com as práticas que fazem seus estilos de vida. Conclusões: os estudantes pesquisados têm práticas de saúde adequados, excepto para as dimensões de actividades de tempos física e de lazer; também relatam estar satisfeito com seus estilos de vida, se são saudáveis ou não. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: comportamentos de saúde, promoção da saúde, satisfação pessoal.

scholarly journals Physical activity and weight following car ownership in Beijing, China: quasi-experimental cross sectional study

BMJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. l6491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L Anderson ◽  
Fangwen Lu ◽  
Jun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Global City ◽  
Car Ownership ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Experimental Cross ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Beijing China

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the implications of car ownership for physical activity and weight in a global city.DesignQuasi-experimental cross sectional study.SettingBeijing, China, 2011-15.ParticipantsPeople aged 18 and older from a random sample of households who had entered a permit lottery to purchase a vehicle between January 2011 and November 2015.InterventionsPermit allowing purchase of a vehicle within six months of permit issuance.Main outcome measuresTransit use (number of subway and bus rides each week), physical activity (minutes of walking or bicycling each day), and weight, measured once in early 2016.ResultsOf 937 people analysed in total, 180 had won a permit to purchase a new vehicle. Winning the permit lottery resulted in the purchase of an additional vehicle 91% of the time (95% confidence interval 89% to 94%; P<0.001). About five years after winning, winners took significantly fewer weekly transit rides (−2.9 rides (−5.1 to −0.7); P=0.01) and walked and cycled significantly less (−24.2 minutes (−40.3 to −8.1); P=0.003) than those who did not win the lottery. Average weight did not change significantly between lottery winners and losers. Among those aged 50 and older, however, winners’ weight had increased relative to that of losers (10.3 kg (0.5 to 20.2); P=0.04) 5.1 years after winning.ConclusionsThese data indicate that vehicle ownership in a rapidly growing global city led to long term reductions in physical activity and increase in weight. Continuing increases in car use and ownership in developing and middle income countries could adversely affect physical health and obesity rates.

scholarly journals High-risk pregnancy: effectiveness of personalized pregravid preparation and positive perinatal experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
G.S. Manasova ◽  
N.V. Didenkul ◽  
N.V. Kuzmyn
Keyword(s):  
First Trimester ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Convincing Evidence ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Significant Difference

Research objective: to study the possibilities of improving perinatal results by optimizing pergravid preparation in women with high perinatal risk.Materials and methods. The first stage – a cross-sectional study – consisted in determining the vitamin D (VD) status and assessing the course of pregnancy in 459 women in the II and III trimester; the second stage was a randomized controlled study of women with VD deficiency in group IIA (planning stage, 54 women) and IIB (I trimester, 60 women), who received the vitamin and mineral complex (VMC) Pregna-5 with a high calcitriol content and perinatal results were evaluated. VD in the blood was determined by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results. VD level was optimal only in 30.7% of pregnant women (group ІА), in 69.3% of women its insufficiency or deficiency was found (group ІB). The frequency of threatened termination (9.9 vs. 45.6%; p < 0.01), preeclampsia (2.0 vs. 11%; p < 0.05), intrauterine growth retardation (7% only in group IIB, p < 0.01) was significantly higher against the background of BD deficiency. Normalization of the VD level (groups IIA and IIB) after VMC administration was observed within 1–3 months. Pregnancy complications value was higher in the group where the VMC was started in the first trimester: early gestosis (15 vs. 28.57%; p < 0.05), the threat of termination (22.2 vs. 36.7%; p < 0.05), bacterial vaginosis (7.4 vs. 31.7%; p < 0.05), placental dysfunction (18.5 vs. 40.0%; p <0.01), placental pathology in group IIB was detected 2–3 times more often. The differences between the preeclampsia (1.9 vs. 6.7%; p > 0.05) and anemia (16.6 vs. 28.3%; p > 0.05) were insignificant. Analysis of the childbirth results showed a significantly higher frequency of cesarean sections in group IIB (38.3 vs. 22.2%; p < 0.05), the average weight of newborns was less (3299.11 ± 128 g vs. 3643.24 ± 136 g; p < 0.01). The most effective was the VMC start at the stage of pregnancy planning (F = 13.35482; p = 0.000016); a significant difference was revealed in the course of pregnancy in the groups where VMC started in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy (Q = 4.67, p = 0.00458).Conclusions. Timely donation of VMC with a high content of cholecalciferol in women with high perinatal risk may lead to a positive course of pregnancy. Further research is required to obtain a convincing evidence base.

scholarly journals Frequency of Weight Gain and its Impact in Adults during Lockdown: A Cross- Sectional Study

Esculapio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4 (oct 2020 - dec 2020)) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uswah Bokhari ◽  
Uswah Shoaib ◽  
Sana Tariq ◽  
Sehar Khauteja Khan ◽  
Fatima Syed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lack Of Exercise

Objectives: The current lockdown in the country has led to a sedentary lifestyle because of a shift of daily activities online and a fear of contracting the illness leading to isolation inside homes; Hence an expected change in weight of the general population. This study aims to determine the frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during the current lockdown of COVID-19. Methods: Participants selected from the ages of 18-25 from different universities of Pakistan were sent questionnaires via WhatsApp, posted online using Microsoft Forms. A total of 157 responses were attained. Results: Among the 157 participants the average weight before the lockdown was 61.95 kgs and after the lockdown was 64.99kgs so there was an increase of 3.016 kgs whereas 18.5% of the sample maintained their weight and 37.6% were reported to have lost weight. The results also depict a 1.6% increase in impairment of body image. Conclusion: We concluded that the Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a gain in the weight and lowered self-esteem with regard to body image of most young adults in Pakistan due to many factors including higher food intake, lack of exercise and also emotional distress. Key words: Obesity, Weight gain, Lockdown, Body Image. How to Cite: Bokhar U, Shoaib U, Tariq S, Khan S.K, Syed F, Amin B, Ijaz F, Aftab R.K. Frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during lockdown: a cross sectional study. Esculapio.2020;16(04):110-115.

SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF AGE, ULTRASOUND AND THE RELATION BETWEEN THE PSA DENSITY AND THE HISTOPATHOLOGY OF BENIGN NODULAR PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND PROSTATIC CARCINOMA

2016 ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Van Mao Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Prostatic Carcinoma ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psa Density ◽  
Nodular Hyperplasia ◽  
Prostatic Diseases ◽  
Total Psa ◽  
Meaningful Role

Background: PSA density by the ratio of tPSA/prostatic volume plays a meaningful role for the orientation of diagnosis and the screening of the prostatic diseases, especially for the prostatic carcinoma and benign nodular hyperplasia. Objectives: - To describe some characteristics of the age, ultrasound of the patient with the prostatic carcinoma and benign nodular hyperplasia; - To determine the relation between PSA density and the histopathology of the patient with the prostatic carcinoma and benign nodular hyperplasia. Materials and Method: cross-sectional study on 70 patients including 35 cases with benign nodular prostatic hyperplasia and 35 ones with carcinoma of the prostate. Results: The average age was the same between 2 groups of the diseases, 73 for prostatic carcinoma and 75 for benign nodular hyperplasia. 100% of the lesions was discovered by ultrasound, the average weight of the carcinoma and benign nodular hyperplasia was 57.3g and 46.9g respectively. The tPSA density was higher in carcinoma than in benign nodular hyperplasia (1.22 vs 0.10); With the tPSA density threshold >0.15, the prostatic carcinoma accounting for 78.4%, then the benign group only 21.6%; the Sensitivity and the Specificity were 82.9% and 77.1% respectively. Conclusions: PSA density should be applied for the diagnosis and the screening of the prostatic tumors beside the tPSA test. Key words: tPSA (total PSA), PSA density, ultrasound, prostatic carcinoma, benign nodular prostatic hyperplasia.

Awareness among Saudi Arabian parents of the relationship between Monosodium Glutamate intake and increasing Body Weight

2021 ◽  
pp. 5270-5273
Author(s):  
Nasser Hadal Alotaibi ◽  
Abdulaziz I. Alzarea ◽  
Nabeel K. Alruwaili ◽  
Dibya sundar panda ◽  
Mohamed A. Abdulwahab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Monosodium Glutamate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Categories

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an amino acid which is widely used and approved as a flavor enhancer for a broad range of food. Glutamate receptor can be stimulated excessively to cause diabetes and cancer. MSG is associated with metabolic syndrome in humans. The main purpose of this study is to find a possible correlation between monosodium glutamate and signs of overweight among young children in Saudi Arabia. An electronic cross-sectional study was conducted in 2016 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants consisted of 572 Saudi parents of children aged between 6-18 years. Data analysis was done using t-test and chi-square test. Overweight children population was found to be relatively small in Saudi Arabia compared to other gulf countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) (40%). There is a statistically significant relationship between average weight and a preference for fast food at home. It is strongly recommended to reduce the amount of MSG taken in fast foods and snacks and some types of sweets for the prevention from associated chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, and others. Moreover, increasing public awareness about obesity and its main causes by putting posters in public places. Announcing detailed information on the causes of obesity in local magazines. Doing the study in other age/gender categories like women and elderly.

scholarly journals Dietary patterns are associated with weight gain in newlyweds: findings from a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 876-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifeng Zhang ◽  
Hui Tan ◽  
Xuan Dai ◽  
Honger Huang ◽  
Gengsheng He
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Marital Transition ◽  
One Year

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to characterize the dietary patterns of newlyweds married within one year and to examine the factors associated with weight changes.DesignA cross-sectional study was carried out in 2009.SettingBaoshan District, Shanghai, China.SubjectsA total of 342 pairs of newlyweds were recruited at their first visit. Weight and height were measured and food intake was measured based on an FFQ with forty-nine items. Dietary patterns were identified through factor analysis, and the factors associated with weight changes were determined by multiple regression models.ResultsAverage weight gain of the participants during marital transition was 1·9 kg (2·2 kg for men and 1·6 kg for women). Four major dietary patterns were identified: vegetable pattern, sweets and fats pattern, legume pattern and poultry, beef and mutton pattern. In multivariate analyses, the highest quintile of factor 2 (sweets and fats pattern) was significantly associated with weight gain after marriage in a comparison with the lowest quintile (β= 2·94; 95 % CI 0·75, 5·15;P= 0·01) in men. The highest quintile of factor 4 (poultry, beef and mutton pattern) was inversely associated with weight gain after marriage in a comparison with the lowest quintile (β= −1·21; 95 % CI −2·32, −0·11;P= 0·03).ConclusionsOur results suggest that a pattern rich in sugar, oil and condiments may lead to greater marital weight gain in men; another pattern rich in poultry, beef and mutton may lead to less marital weight gain in both men and women.

scholarly journals ADHERENCE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN (1ST CYCLE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goreti Filipa Santos Marques ◽  
Sara Maria Oliveira Pinto ◽  
Ana Catarina Rodrigues da Silva Reis ◽  
Tânia Daniela Barbosa Martins ◽  
Ana Paula da Conceição ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informed Consent Form ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mediterranean

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) in students from elementary schools in Porto and Maia and analyze its association with sleep hygiene, physical activity, cardiometabolic risk, and school performance. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 891 Portuguese students: 455 boys (51%) and 436 girls (49%), aged between 9 and 11 years old (mean [M]=9.2, standard deviation [SD]=0.4), with an average weight of 35.9 kg (SD=8.1), average height of 1.4 m (SD=0.1), average body mass index (standardized BMI Z score for the pediatric age group) of 0.76 (SD=1.21); 59.5% of them had normal weight and 15.9% were obese. The students filled a questionnaire on the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in Children and Adolescents [KIDMED]), participated in a socio-demographic interview, and had their anthropometric data collected after their parents signed the informed consent form. Results: The results suggest high levels of adherence to the MD (77.6%) both in males and females. Using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, we found that the Z score was positively associated to cardiometabolic risk and the starting age of an extracurricular physical activity, and negatively associated to the average hours of sleep on a typical day both in males and females. We also identified a negative relation between KIDMED and the starting age of physical activity. Conclusions: This study has contributed to the knowledge of adherence to the MD among Portuguese elementary students and correlations with variables associated to a healthier lifestyle (MD, hours of sleep, and physical activity). Future studies should focus their attention on other countries and more heterogeneous samples.

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