Evaluación del estado nutricional de adolescentes en una Unidad Educativa de Ecuador. // Evaluation of the nutritional status of adolescents in an Educational Unit of Ecuador.

La presente investigación valoró el estado nutricional de 120 adolescentes de 14 a 18 años del Centro Educativo “Jerusalén” de la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador, a través dela medición del perímetro abdominal, Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) para la edad y una encuesta de frecuencia de consumo alimentario. Sus resultados indicaron que 72,5% de la muestra está normopeso, la relación IMC/obesidad abdominal reveló que 7,1% de las adolescentes con sobrepeso presentó obesidad abdominal y 64,3% riesgo de obesidad abdominal, para los varones obesos y con sobrepeso el riesgo de obesidad abdominal fue de 57,1% y 62,5% respectivamente; el 50% de los adolescentes con IMC normal presentó riesgo de obesidad abdominal y 4% obesidad abdominal, en las adolescentes fue de 48,9% y 2,2% respectivamente, 22% de las adolescentes manifestó sobrepeso y 14% de los varones tenían obesidad; en cuanto a hábitos alimentarios, 90% consume comida chatarra y snacks durante la colación. Estas cifras apuntan, al riesgo de manifestaciones tempranas de enfermedades metabólicas, de alto costo social y económico para la familia y el estado, lo que amerita la urgente implementación de políticas nutricionales que mejoren la calidad de vida de la población adolescente considerando su entorno integral. Abstract The present study evaluated the nutritional status of 120 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years of the "Jerusalem" Educational Center of the city of Milagro, Ecuador, through the measurement of the abdominal perimeter, Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and a survey of food consumption frequency. Their results show that 72.5% of the sample is normal weight, the ratio BMI/abdominal obesity revealed that 7.1% of overweight adolescents presented abdominal obesity and 64.3% risk of abdominal obesity, for obese and overweight males, the risk of abdominal obesity was 57.1% and 62.5% respectively; 50% of male adolescents with normal BMI had a risk of abdominal obesity and 4% of abdominal obesity, in female adolescents was 48.9% and 2.2% respectively; 22% of female adolescents were overweight and 14% of men had obesity; in terms of eating habits, 90% consumes junk food and snacks during collation. These date point to the risk of early manifestations of metabolic diseases, high social and economic cost to the family and the state, which deserves the urgent implementation of nutritional policies that improve the quality of life of the adolescent population considering its integral environment.

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Evaluación Nutricional en preescolares atendidos en el Hospital de Manglaralto, Santa Elena / Nutritional Evaluation of pre-school children attended in Manglaralto Hospital, Santa Elena province

Ciencia Unemi ◽

10.29076/issn.2528-7737vol8iss15.2015pp103-108p ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (15) ◽

pp. 103

Author(s):

Yumy Fernandez Velez ◽

Angel Caballero Torres ◽

Katiuska Mederos Mollineda

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Diarrheal Disease ◽

Respiratory Infections ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutritional Evaluation ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Poverty And Health ◽

Santa Elena

Con el objetivo de analizar los hábitos alimentarios, actividad física y estado nutricional de 514 niñas y niños en edades de 3 a 5 años, se realizó una investigación de corte transversal descriptiva, no experimental, y documental con técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas para la descripción de los datos e informaciones encontradas, la cual permitió construir la labor técnica Se trabajó con encuestas, mensuraciones antropométricas e investigaciones bioquímicas (hemoglobina) en una muestra de la población atendida en la consulta ambulatoria del Hospital Manglaralto, provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, 2014. Se clasificó a los preescolares en desnutridos, normopeso, sobrepeso y obeso, además de identificar la existencia de anemia. Se buscó la asociación con los hábitos alimentarios, acceso y disponibilidad de alimentos, el nivel de cultura alimentaria y escolar, pobreza económica y educación sanitaria de las familias de los preescolares. Se encontró un 44.5% de desnutridos y 0,7% con sobrepeso, además de 81.7% con anemia. Se detectó asociación entre desnutrición y anemia en más de la tercera parte de la población estudiada, además de estar asociada la presentación de Infección Respiratoria Aguda y Enfermedad Diarreica Aguda con la desnutrición y la anemia. En la población estudiada existe correspondencia entre el estado nutricional y los determinantes estudiados. AbstractA cross-sectional descriptive piece of research was conducted in order to document the eating habits, physical activity and nutritional status of 514 children aged 3-5 years. Both Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to describe the data and information found; surveys, anthropometric evaluations and biochemical investigations (hemoglobin) were carried out on a sample of the population treated at the outpatient clinic of Manglaralto Hospital in Santa Elena province, Ecuador during 2014. Preschool children were classified as malnourished, normal weight, overweight and obese, and the existence of anemia was also identified. The data was studied to observe associations between eating habits, access to and availability of food, the level of culture in terms of diet and education, economic poverty and health education for families of preschoolers. It was found that 44.5% of the group were malnourished, 0.7% overweight, and 81.7% suffered from anemia. An association was found between malnutrition and anemia in more than a third of the population studied, with a further association between both conditions and acute respiratory infections and diarrheal disease. In the population there is a relationship between nutritional status and determining variables studied.

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Nutritional status of Tunisian adolescents: associated gender, environmental and socio-economic factors

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980008002693 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 1306-1317 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

Hajer Aounallah-Skhiri ◽

Habiba Ben Romdhane ◽

Pierre Traissac ◽

Sabrina Eymard-Duvernay ◽

Francis Delpeuch ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cultural Tradition ◽

Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the nutritional status of Tunisian adolescents and associated factors.DesignA cross-sectional study based on a national stratified random cluster sample.Subjects and methodsIn all, 1295 boys and 1577 girls aged 15–19 years, of whom 28·4 % had already left school. Socio-economic characteristics of the parents, anthropometric measurements, food behaviours and physical activity of the adolescents were recorded during home visits.ResultsPrevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity (WHO/National Center for Health Statistics reference) were, respectively, 8·1 %, 17·4 % and 4·1 % among boys and 1·3 %, 20·7 % and 4·4 % among girls; abdominal obesity was highly prevalent among both sexes. Prevalence of overweight differed by region (from 11·5 % to 22·2 %) and was higher in urban v. rural areas for males (21·7 % v. 10·4 %) but not for females (21·7 % v. 19·2 %). These differences were partially mediated by socio-economic and lifestyle factors for males. For females, influence of cultural factors is hypothesised. In rural areas, overweight was more prevalent among boys of higher economic level households, having a working mother or a sedentary lifestyle; for girls, prevalence increased with the level of education of the mother. In urban areas, prevalence of overweight was related to eating habits: it was higher for boys with irregular snacking habits and for girls skipping daily meals. Urban girls having left school were also more overweight.ConclusionOverweight and abdominal obesity in late adolescence have become a true public health problem in Tunisia with the combined effects of cultural tradition for girls in rural areas, and of rapid economic development for boys and girls in cities.

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Influence of nutritional status on eating habits and food choice determinants among Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic

10.1101/2020.11.03.20225136 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bruna Caruso Mazzolani ◽

Fabiana Infante Smaira ◽

Gabriel Perri Esteves ◽

Heloísa C. Santo André ◽

Milla Cordeiro Amarante ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Affect Regulation ◽

Food Choice ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Grocery Shopping ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Weight Regression

ABSTRACTWe aimed to evaluate the influence of nutritional status on eating habits and food choice determinants among Brazilian women during the COVID-19 outbreak. This cross-sectional survey was conducted between June and September, 2020, period in which social distancing measures were in place. Participants (n=1,183) were classified as normal weight (60.4%), overweight (26.2%) and obese (13.4%). Eating habits changed during quarantine irrespective of nutritional status. The number of women participating in grocery shopping was reduced by 34% during quarantine (p<0.001, OR=0.55, 0.79), whereas participation in cooking and ordering delivery service increased by 28% (p=0.004, OR=1.08, 1.51) and 146% (p<0.001, OR=2.06, 2.95), respectively. The number of participants reporting the habit of snacking (p=0.005, OR=1.07, 1.43) and eating at the table increased by 24% and 40% (p<0.001, OR=1.20, 1.64). Interestingly, the number of participants reporting the habit of dieting decreased by 41% (p<0.001, OR=0.59 [0.50, 0.70]). During the quarantine, “liking”, “need and hunger”, and “habits” were the most commonly reported determinants of food choice overall. “Health”, “natural concerns” and “need and hunger” were less important determinants for participants with overweight/obesity compared to those with normal weight. Regression models showed that (i) “health”, “natural concerns” and “affect regulation”; (ii) “health”, “pleasure”, “convenience”, and “natural concerns”; and (iii) “visual appeal” and “pleasure” were the food choice determinants more associated with eating habits among women with normal weight, overweight and obesity, respectively. In conclusion, eating habits were influenced during the pandemic despite nutritional status, whereas food choice determinants differed between overweight/obesity and normal weight women.

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Association Between Interpersonal Violence With Inadequate Nutritional Status Among Brazilian Adolescents

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260521997446 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 088626052199744

Author(s):

Emanuele Souza Marques ◽

Maria Helena Hasselmann ◽

Gabriela Vasconcellos de Barros Vianna ◽

Eliane de Paula Mendonça ◽

Catarina Machado Azeredo

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Interpersonal Violence ◽

School Health ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Excess Body Weight ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Violence Victimization

Research focusing on the relationship between interpersonal violence and nutritional status in adolescence is scarce and has distinct results. The objective of this study is to investigate the association of family physical and sexual violence with inadequate nutritional status in Brazilian adolescents. We used data from the 2015 Brazilian National Survey of School Health. This study includes 11.850 students, older than 13 years, attending from sixth to ninth grade of elementary school and from the 1st to the 3rd year of high school. The exposures were family physical violence and rape. The outcome was nutritional status, assessed through body mass index. The association between exposures and outcome were investigated using a multinomial logistic regression model. These analyses were adjusted for demographic, socioeconomic, and family variables. The prevalence of family physical violence victimization was approximately 14% among adolescents for both sexes. The prevalence of rape was 4.6% and 5.7% among male and female adolescents, respectively. Family physical violence was not associated with being underweight, overweight, or obese, in either crude or adjusted models for both sexes. Sexual violence was inversely associated with being underweight only for male adolescents (OR: 0.21, CI 95%: 0.06–0.75). In female adolescents, sexual violence was associated with overweight/obesity (OR: 1.64, CI 95%:1.15–2.33). In this study, rape, but not family physical violence victimization, was associated with nutritional status in adolescents of both sexes. Nonetheless, this association was different between boys and girls. Rape was inversely associated with being underweight in male adolescents, whereas, in female adolescents, it was associated with excess body weight.

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Selected nutritional habits of teenagers associated with overweight and obesity

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.3681 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. e3681 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Magdalena Zalewska ◽

Elżbieta Maciorkowska

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Body Mass ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

School Students ◽

Nutritional Habits

Introduction A balanced diet is at the heart of healthy growth and development of children and youth, whereas inappropriate eating habits considerably influence the incidence of disorders connected with nutrition, including overweight and obesity. This paper aims at studying nutritional factors of 18-year-old secondary school youth in the urban environment and their effect on the incidence of overweight and obesity. Materials and methods The survey was conducted among 1,999 secondary school students chosen at random. The research tool consisted an original survey questionnaire. The measurements of respondents’ height and body mass provided data for calculating the body mass index. Results and conclusion The percentage of youth with deficient body mass was estimated at 8.4%. The percentage of normal weight students in the surveyed group was estimated at 77.6%. Overweight and obesity characterized 14.0% of the total number. As many as 21.8% of overweight and obese respondents would eat one or two meals as opposed to 16.8% of normal weight students. Three-fourths of the surveyed students would eat breakfast regardless of their nutritional habits. Lunch is eaten by 52.9% of normal weight 18-year-olds and 46.1% of overweight and obese students. The analysis of mealtimes suggests that overweight and obese students would have their breakfast and dinner at later hours than the rest of the surveyed. More than half of the participating students failed to eat lunch (53.9%), and one in four students within this group resigned from supper. Girls would eat fruit and vegetables more frequently than boys several times a day. The percentage of persons in the surveyed groups who would eat fast foods on a daily basis was similar regardless of their nutritional status. Sweetened carbonated beverages would be drunk more often by overweight and obese boys (81.2%) as compared with boys with proper body mass (75.8%). The same type of beverages would be popular with two-thirds of girls, and this result was similar regardless of their nutritional status. About 44.2% of overweight and obese girls and 20% of girls with proper body mass attempted to lose weight, and 5.7% of boys tried to go on a diet. Eating limitations were declared by 16.5% of overweight and obese boys and ca. 3% of normal weight boys. Conclusion Within the surveyed group of youth, it was possible to indicate eating errors primarily consisting in irregular eating, too low a number of meals during the day, particularly skipping breakfast, which took place more frequently among overweight and obese students rather than normal weight ones. The survey points to the insufficient intake of vegetables and fruit as opposed to salty and sweet meals. It is essential to convey the knowledge on the causes of overweight and obesity as well as rules of a healthy diet as factors preventing civilization diseases.

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Estado nutricional e comportamento alimentar em trabalhadores em turnos

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963.2019.243014 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Paula Nascente Rocha Mendes Corrêa ◽

Graciele Cristina Silva ◽

Ivânia Vera ◽

Roselma Lucchese

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Feeding Behavior ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Shift Work ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Work Schedule ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Shift Work Schedule

Objetivo: sistematizar o conhecimento acerca dos efeitos do trabalho em turnos no estado nutricional e comportamento alimentar em trabalhadores em turnos. Método: trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, tipo revisão Integrativa da literatura, com coleta em dupla nas bases de dados MEDLINE, Web of Science e Science Direct aplicando-se os descritores controlados em saúde: “Shift Work Schedule” and “Nutritional Status” and “Feeding Behavior”, para trabalhos publicados entre 2014 e 2019. Resultados: encontraram-se seis artigos e se verificou a associação entre trabalho em turnos, sobrepeso/obesidade e hábitos alimentares inadequados. Conclusão: concluiu-se que o excesso de peso e o comportamento alimentar inadequado são fatores de risco para agravos à saúde, e ações de educação nutricional e higiene do sono durante a escala de trabalho são recomendadas para melhorar a qualidade de vida desses trabalhadores. Descritores: Jornada de Trabalho em Turnos; Estado Nutricional; Comportamento Alimentar; Ritmo Circadiano; Privação do Sono; Dieta Saudável.AbstractObjective: to systematize the knowledge about the effects of shift work on nutritional status and eating behavior in shift workers. Method: this is a bibliographic study, integrative literature review, with double collection in MEDLINE, Web of Science and Science Direct databases applying the controlled descriptors in health: “Shift Work Schedule” and “Nutritional Status” And “Food Behavior”, for papers published between 2014 and 2019. Results: six articles were found and the association between shift work, overweight / obesity and inappropriate eating habits was found. Conclusion: it was concluded that overweight and inadequate eating behavior are risk factors for health problems, and nutrition education and sleep hygiene during the work schedule are recommended to improve the quality of life of these workers. Descriptors: Shift Work Schedule; Nutritional Status; Feeding Behavior; Circadian Rhythm; Sleep Deprivation; Healthy Diet.ResumenObjetivo: sistematizar el conocimiento sobre los efectos del trabajo por turnos sobre el estado nutricional y el comportamiento alimentario en los trabajadores por turnos. Método: este es un estudio bibliográfico, tipo de revisión de literatura integradora, con doble recolección en las bases de datos MEDLINE, Web of Science y Science Direct que aplican los descriptores controlados en salud: “Shift Work Schedule” y “Nutritional Status” y “Feeding Behavior”, para artículos publicados entre 2014 y 2019. Resultados: se encontraron seis artículos y se encontró la asociación entre el trabajo por turnos, el sobrepeso / obesidad y los hábitos alimenticios inapropiados. Conclusión: se concluyó que el sobrepeso y el comportamiento alimentario inadecuado son factores de riesgo para problemas de salud, y se recomienda la educación nutricional y las acciones de higiene del sueño durante la escala de trabajo para mejorar la calidad de vida de estos trabajadores. Descriptores: Jornada de Trabajo en Turnos; Estado Nutricional; Comportamiento Alimentario; Ritmo Circadiano; Privación de Sueño; Dieta Saludable.

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Calidad de vida, autoestima, condición física y estado nutricional en adolescentes y su relación con el rendimiento académico

Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición ◽

10.37527/2019.69.3.006 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 69 (3) ◽

pp. 174-181

Author(s):

Pedro Delgado-Floody ◽

Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete ◽

Daniel Jerez-Mayorga ◽

Alfonso Cofré-Lizama

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Influential Factors ◽

The Body ◽

The Self ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Lower Hrqol

El rendimiento académico (RA) es condicionado por diversos factores, destacándose la autoestima y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) como factores influyentes. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la asociación entre el estado nutricional, la condición física, la autoestima y la CVRS con el RA en adolescentes. En este estudio de corte transversal participaron hombres (n= 219, 15,82±1,37años) y mujeres (n=200, ± 15,23±0,85 años) de entre 14 y 17 años de edad. El índice de masa corporal (IMC) la circunferencia de cintura (CC), la razón cintura estatura (RCE), la condición física, la autoestima, CVRS y el RA fueron evaluados. En la comparación de los niveles de autoestima, CVRS y RA acorde al estado nutricional, los escolares con obesidad tienen menor puntaje CVRS (P=0,001), del mismo modo la autoestima fue menor en los escolares con sobrepeso y obesos en comparación con sus pares normopeso (P=0,013). En relación al RA no existieron diferencias según estado nutricional (P>0,05). El RA presentó relación positiva con la condición física, la autoestima y la CVRS (P<0,05). Los adolescentes con obesidad presentaron menor CVRS que sus pares con sobrepeso y normopeso, además el RA se ve relacionada con la condición física, la autoestima y la CVRS, por tal motivo es importante incorporar estrategias en los establecimientos educacionales que mejoren esta condición y aporten al desarrollo integral de los escolares. Academic performance (AP) is conditioned by several factors and the self-esteem and health related to quality of life (HRQoL) are influential factors. The objective of the research was to determine the association between the nutritional levels, physical fitness, self-esteem and HRQoL with AP in adolescents. In this cross-sectional study, men (n = 219, 15.82 ± 1.37 years) and women (n = 200, ± 15.23 ± 0.85 years) between 14 and 17 years of age participated. The body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), height waist ratio (WtHR), physical fitness, self-esteem, HRQoL and AP were evaluated. In the comparison of the levels of self-esteem, HRQoL and AP according to the nutritional status, the schoolchildren with obesity have a lower HRQoL (P = 0.001), in the same way the self-esteem was lower in the overweight and obese schoolchildren in comparison with their normal weight peers (P = 0.013). In relation to AP, there were no differences according to nutritional status (P> 0.05). The AP presented a positive relationship with physical condition, self-esteem and HRQoL (P <0.05). The adolescents with obesity had lower HRQoL than their overweight and normal weight peers, in addition AP is related to physical condition, self-esteem and HRQoL, for this reason it is important to incorporate strategies in educational establishments that improve this condition and contribute to the integral development of school children.

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Evaluation of Knowledge and Consumption of diet and Light/Zero Foods in Adolescents

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.17921/2447-8938.2019v21n2p186-191 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 186

Author(s):

Nayara Soares Da Silva ◽

Luana Padua Soares ◽

Grazieli Benedetti Pascoal

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Private School ◽

Family Income ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Minimum Wages ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test

Abstract In recent years has increased consumption of diet and light/zero foods by adolescents due to concern about body image. But adolescents are unaware of the indications and differences of these products, consuming them without medical and/or nutritional guidance. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and consumption of diet and light/zero foods in adolescents enrolled at public and private schools in Tupaciguara, MG, Brazil. Cross-sectional study which weight and height of the adolescents were used for assessing the nutritional status. Dietary intake and knowledge about diet and light/zero foods were evaluated by a questionnaire. Statistical analysis comprised a descriptive analysis, Qui-square test and Fisher´s exact test. The consumption of diet and light/zero foods was higher in female adolescents (50.9%), in the private school (67.4%), with a family income corresponding to or higher than five minimum wages (50.9%) and weight excess (54.3%). The knowledge of the diet foods was higher in female adolescents (57.4%) and the knowledge of the light/zero foods was the same in both genders (56.0%). The knowledge of the diet and light/zero foods was higher in the private school (76.1%), with family income corresponding to or higher than five minimum wages (60.0%) and 81.0% of normal weight female adolescents had knowledge of diet food and 80.1% of the light/zero foods. In conclusion, the adolescents usually consumed indiscriminately and incorrectly the diet and light/zero foods because of the lack of knowledge about their differences and recommendations. Keywords: Adolescent. Diet Fads. Food Consumption. Nutritional Status. ResumoNos últimos anos têm aumentado o consumo de alimentos diet e light/zero pelos adolescentes devido à preocupação com a imagem corporal. Porém os adolescentes desconhecem as indicações e diferenças desses produtos, consumindo-os sem orientação médica e/ou nutricional. O estudo objetivou avaliar o conhecimento e o consumo de alimentos diet e light/zero por adolescentes matriculados em escolas públicas e particular de ensino de Tupaciguara, MG, Brasil. Estudo transversal, com 316 adolescentes de ambas as escolas. O peso e estatura foram utilizados para avaliar o estado nutricional. O consumo alimentar e o conhecimento sobre os alimentos diet e light/zero foram avaliados por um questionário. A estatística consistiu em análise descritiva, teste Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher. O consumo de alimentos diet e light/zero foi maior entre alunos do sexo feminino (50,9%), da escola particular (67,4%), com renda familiar igual ou maior a cinco salários mínimos (50,9%) e com excesso de peso (54,3%). O conhecimento sobre os alimentos diet foi maior no sexo feminino (57,4%) e o conhecimento sobre os alimentos light/zero foi igual em ambos os sexos (56,0%). O conhecimento sobre os produtos diet e light/zero foi maior na escola particular (76,1%), com renda familiar igual ou maior a 5 salários mínimos (60,0%); 81,0% dos eutróficos tinham conhecimento sobre os alimentos diet e 80,1% sobre os alimentos light/zero. Contatou-se que os adolescentes faziam uso indiscriminado e incorreto dos alimentos diet e light/zero, pois desconheciam as suas diferenças e indicações. Palavras-chave: Adolescente, Dietas da Moda. Consumo de Alimentos. Estado Nutricional.

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Family influence on the nutritional status and eating habits of six to nine year-old children

Revista de Nutrição ◽

10.1590/1678-9865202134e200165 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 34 ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Pap da SILVA ◽

Sebastião de Sousa ALMEIDA ◽

Telma Maria BRAGA COSTA

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Healthy Eating ◽

Weight Control ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Family Health ◽

Healthy Eating Index ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Family Influence ◽

Average Score ◽

Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether caregivers’ attitudes, beliefs, practices, alimentary habits, and nutritional status influence the alimentary habits and nutritional status of children aged six to nine years. Methods This cross-sectional study included 164 children and a family member (caregiver) each (n=164), carried out in the family health units of the municipality of Ribeirão Preto (SP), Brazil. Weight and height measurements were performed; each child was then evaluated by the application of both the Child Feeding Questionnaire and 24h recall (for calculating the Healthy Eating Index Revised), in addition to the assessment of adherence to healthy eating steps of the Ministry of Health, through a questionnaire. Results The results showed that the prevalence of being overweight was 18.3% in children and 32.9% in caregivers, and the prevalence of obesity was 15.9% and 37.9%, respectively. Most of the 56 children categorized as overweight also had overweight caregivers (82.1%; n=46). Concerns regarding children’s weight control were higher among caregivers responsible for overweight children (3.6±1.29). In contrast, caregivers responsible for children below or at normal weight demonstrated a greater tendency toward getting children to eat (3.3±0.97 and 3.9±0.99, respectively). The average score; of the children’s Brazilian Healthy Eating Index Revised (50.0±13.6) was similar to that of their caregivers (56.5±12.1). Conclusions Caregivers have a direct influence on the nutritional status and eating habits of children; therefore, they should be targeted in the processes of nutritional intervention for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

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Faktor risiko sarapan pagi dan makanan selingan terhadap kejadian overweight pada remaja sekolah menengah atas

Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia ◽

10.22146/ijcn.18862 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 139 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shelly Festilia Agusanty ◽

Istiti Kandarina ◽

I Made Alit Gunawan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Case Control ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Childhood And Adolescence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Overweight Or Obesity

Background: Overweight or obesity during childhood and adolescence are important risk factors for the presence of adult overweight or obesity. Eating habits in childhood and adolescence influence their healthy condition. Prospective studies of breakfast habits and nutritional status suggest an inverse (protective) association between the frequency of eating breakfast and the risk for overweight and obesity and relationships between no breakfast and increasing body weight.Objective: To examine risk factor of breakfast and snacking related to overweight status in adolescents.Method: This was the observational study with case control design. The first step of the study was screening to have a prevalence of overweight in adolescents. The second step was case control study participated by 100 overweight adolescents and 100 normal weight adolescents in senior high school matched in sex, age, and school. Data collected were weight and height measurements for nutritional status, respondent identity and characteristic, breakfast dan snacking habits and physical activity. Statistical analysis used Chi-Square statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis.Results: Prevalence of overweight in adolescents were 16,8%. There was significant association between breakfast with overweight (p<0,05; OR=3.1; 95% CI=1.4-7.47). There was no association between snacking and overweight, but there was significant association between frequency of snacking (OR=1.9; 95% CI=1.05-3.50), the energy of snacking (OR=2.1; 95% CI=1.13-4.02), and carbohydrate of snacking (OR=4.5; 95% CI=1.94-11.50) with overweight. In the multivariate model, breakfast habits, carbohydrate of snacking and physical activity had a significant association with overweight.Conclusion: Skipping breakfast was a risk factor for overweight in adolescence. Adolescents who had to snack more than twice a day were having the greater risk factor for overweight.

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