The obesity and overweight rates in population exposed to chronic intermittent exposure to high altitudes are not well studied. The aim of the retrospective study was to evaluate whether there are differences in body mass index in different occupation groups working in intermittent shifts at mining industry at high altitude: 3800-4500 meters above sea level. Our study demonstrated that obesity and overweight are common in workers of high altitude mining industry exposed to chronic intermittent hypoxia. The obesity rate was lowest among miners as compared to blue- and white-collar employees (9.5% vs. 15.6% and 14.7%, p=0.013). Obesity and overweight were associated with older age, higher rates of increased blood pressure (8.79% and 5.72% vs. 1.92%), cholesterol (45.8% and 45.6% vs. 32.8%) and glucose (4.3% and 1.26% vs. 0.57%) levels as compared to normal body mass index category (p<0.0001 for all). There were differences in patterns of cholesterol and glucose levels in men and women employees according to occupation type. In conclusion, obesity and overweight rates are prevalent and associated with increase in blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels in workers of mining industry exposed to intermittent high-altitude hypoxia. Therefore, assessment and monitoring of body mass index seems to be essential in those who live and work at high altitudes to supply the correct nutrition, modify risk factors, and prevent related disorders.

In this paper, we present the literature review on nutrition disorders in schoolchildren. as well as the data about the role of rational and balanced nutrition in strengthening of child and adolescent health. We provided the review of literature on the approaches in education facilities on healthy diet education and school meals.

Objective: In this study, we analyzed the nutrition status and morbidity of adolescents. Methods:The data for the current study were obtained from the database of National statistical committee of Kyrgyz Republic for the period of 2009-2014 on nutritional and energy value of nutrition of urban and rural population living in conditions of high-, middle-and low-altitudes. We compared obtained data with current recommended norms of consumption for food ingredients, energy and food products.Results: Among adolescents of Kyrgyz Republic, residing especially in rural and high-altitude regions, there is an excessive consumption of fat and carbohydrates, and reduced consumption of protein. There is an increasing trend in prevalence of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, as well as malignancy for the period 2010-2014. Conclusion:The nutrition of adolescents is unbalanced and unhealthy, with diet composed mostly of carbohydrates and fat, lacking proteins and fruit and vegetables, accompanied by increased trend of morbidity, especially in rural and high-altitude regions. There is a need for interventions directed to both decrease poverty levels and increase awareness of healthy nutrition among adolescents and their families.

Кафедра гигиенических дисциплин, Кыргызская государственная медицинская академия им. и.К. Ахунбаева, бишкек, Кыргызская республика 2 Кафедра физики, медицинской информатики, биологии, Кыргызско-российский славянский университет им. б.н. ельцина, бишкек, Кыргызская республика 3 республиканская научная медицинская библиотека Министерства здравоохранения Кыргызской республики, бишкек, Кыргызская республика Цель: гигиеническая оценка обеспеченности витаминами А, Е и β-каротином пищевого рациона курсантов военного лицея. Материал и методы: у 267 курсантов Военного лицея им. Д. Асанова г. Бишкек изучен пищевой рацион за период учёбы 2014-2015 г.г. Полученные данные сопоставлялись с существующими нормами физиологических потребностей в пищевых веществах, энергии, основных пищевых продуктах для различных групп населения Кыргызской Республики. Результаты: проведённый анализ фактического суточного потребления жирорастворимых витаминов подростками-курсантами выявил недостаточное содержание витамина А и β-каротина в питании юношей, хотя потребление витамина Е несколько превышало рекомендуемые нормы. Выявлено достоверное различие содержания жирорастворимых витаминов в зависимости от сезона года: в осенний (витамин А), зимний и летний периоды (β-каротин). Содержание жирорастворимых витаминов в рационах в течение исследуемого периода было на одинаковом уровне, что косвенно свидетельствовало о примерно одинаковом продуктовом наборе в рационе питания курсантов военного лицея. Заключение: возможной причиной роста общей заболеваемости среди курсантов военного лицея им. Д. Асанова г. Бишкек, по данным анализа соматического статуса, могло быть недостаточное потребление ими витамина А и β-каротина.

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