History of nutritional education and childhood obesity during the age of increasing scale of the problem

Abstract Objectives To analyze the evolution of the school breakfast program (SBP) in Sonora, according to the challenges presented during the period 1996–2018. Methods This is an anthology of what has been the SBP in Sonora for twenty-two years. The results of the program (1996–2018) were analyzed and discussed, according to the different stages through which it has been developed, as well as the evaluations that constituted the starting point for the subsequent stages; published in four articles, seven master's theses and technical reports delivered to the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF) -Sonora by researchers from the Research Center for Food and Development (CIAD, A.C.) Results Follow-up studies of the SBP in Sonora included dietary evaluations and design of school breakfast menus (SB), impact on micronutrient deficiencies and the presence of overweight and obesity. The evidence showed that SB constitutes a complementary contribution of nutrients in the diet of the participants; it also did not introduce risk factors for children's health such as excessive amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol. The results of the studies on the nutritional status of children include the measurement of cognitive development, the adequacy of the diet, as well as the evaluation of anthropometric indicators, biochemical micronutrient status and cardiovascular risk for overweight and obesity, finally the inclusion of nutritional education through the implementation of programs to promote water consumption, practice of physical activity and healthy eating. The monitoring and evaluation of the SBP has allowed changes consistent with the needs of children and does not constitute a risk for the development of childhood obesity. In addition, for the benefits presented in the program such as the implementation process, sustainability, institutionalization, participation of parents and the school community and good adherence to the program has been managed to evaluate nutritional education in school and home contexts to achieve sustainable changes in dietary practices and physical activity. Conclusions The process of monitoring the program allows an adequate organizational environment for the implementation of a nutritional education program leading to the prevention of childhood obesity. The next challenge is to ensure the institutionalization of nutritional education within the SBP in Sonora. Funding Sources Sistema Integral para el Desarrollo de la Familia, DIF Sonora.

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736 Current Management Strategies, Perceptions, and Attitudes of the Paediatricians on Childhood Obesity: An Experience from the Middle East

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab259.188 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽

Author(s):

H Al-Saadi ◽

A. Al Kamzari ◽

H Malallah ◽

N AlSheala ◽

J Al-Saadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Obesity Prevention ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Health Concern ◽

Dietary Advice ◽

Related Complication ◽

Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Obesity ◽

Obesity Prevention And Management

Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a public health concern that in expanding globally. Of those aged between 5-19 years in Oman, 32% were found to be overweight in 2016. Method An electronic survey was distributed to in-training and post residency paediatricians in Oman. Results A total of 69 responses met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. 50% of participants were less than 30 years-old (53.6% female). 70% were in training residency (R1, R2 24.6%, R3, R4 36.2%,) and 30% were post residency. 72% had their training in Oman. About half of participants measure child’s weight and Height, however, only 24.4% document BMI and compare with previous records. 75% regularly obtain family history of obesity and related conditions along with dietary intake. More than half of participants were not confident on discussing weight and related complication with the child, but 62.3 % were confident in discussing it with the parents. 50% were confident in initiating treatment for childhood obesity and providing dietary advice. Attitudes towards exposure to childhood obesity and management varied and overall excellent exposure accounted for less than one third of responses (Medical school 21.7%, Residency 26.1%, 27.5%). In general, only 20.6% believe they are confident in managing childhood obesity and only 29% attended seminar or training on childhood obesity. 93% believe there is a need for a more focused training on childhood obesity prevention and management. Conclusions Great efforts need to be targeted towards strengthening Paediatricians’ confidence in childhood obesity prevention and management via in residency-training and continuous professional development.

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Does Family History of Obesity, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Diseases Influence Onset and Severity of Childhood Obesity?

Frontiers in Endocrinology ◽

10.3389/fendo.2018.00187 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Domenico Corica ◽

Tommaso Aversa ◽

Mariella Valenzise ◽

Maria Francesca Messina ◽

Angela Alibrandi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Family History ◽

Metabolic Diseases ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Obesity

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A Note on Interpersonal Sensitivity and Psychotic Symptomatology in Obese Adult Outpatients with a History of Childhood Obesity

The Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1080/00223980.1995.9914970 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 129 (3) ◽

pp. 345-348 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jon K. Mills

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Interpersonal Sensitivity ◽

Obese Adult ◽

History Of Childhood ◽

History Of

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Risk factors for childhood obesity in a Greek paediatric population

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980009993156 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 1535-1539 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Dimitrios Papandreou ◽

Pavlos Malindretos ◽

Israel Rousso

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Family History ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Conditional Logistic Regression ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Control Group ◽

Paediatric Obesity ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Obesity

AbstractObjectiveObesity in children is a serious public health issue in Greece. The purpose of the current study was to identify risk factors such as birth weight, breast-feeding, dietary patterns, family history of obesity and sedentary behaviours that are possibly associated with paediatric obesity.DesignTwo hundred and five overweight and obese children (OW/OB; group 1) aged 7–15 years from eight primary and secondary schools and a control group (group 2) of normal-weight children were matched for age and sex. Overweight and obesity were calculated based on the International Obesity Taskforce criteria. Lifestyle parameters as well as anthropometric data were collected in all children. Conditional logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for obesity.ResultsBreast-feeding (≥3 months) and leisure-time physical activity proved to be protector factors against obesity (OR = 0·21, 95 % CI 0·11, 0·79, P < 0·001 and OR = 0·87, 95 % CI 0·85, 0·89, P < 0·001 respectively). On the other hand, family history of obesity (OR = 3·79, 95 % CI 2·61, 4·18, P < 0·001), sugar-sweetened beverage consumption (OR = 1·77, 95 % CI 1·03, 2·76, P < 0·001) and watching television (OR = 1·99, 95 % CI 1·54, 2·76, P = 0·04) were found to be positively associated with a higher obesity risk.ConclusionsThe current findings support the literature according to which duration of breast-feeding (<3 months), a family history of obesity, watching television, sedentary lifestyle and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages are important risk factors for childhood obesity. More studies are needed to elucidate the relationship of paediatric obesity and possible predictor factors in order to avoid health consequences in these children later on in life.

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