Association between overweight/obesity and eating habits while watching television among primary-school children in the city of Shiraz, Iran

Ghobadi, Saeed; Zepetnek, Julia O. Totosy de; Hemmatdar, Zeinab; Bellissimo, Nick; Barati, Reza; Ahmadnia, Hoda; Salehi-Marzijarani, Mohammad; Faghih, Shiva

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“…With regard to sedentary and nutritional habits and despite the fact that 74⋅4 % of the participants in our studies performed <3 h of physical activity per week, no statistically significant differences were found in the nutritional status of the patients. This is a finding that is consistent with the one reported by Smetanina et al in Lithuania ( 18 ) , but it is different from what was reported in Brazil ( 25 , 36 , 37 ) , Mexico ( 38 ) , Australia ( 39 ) , Egypt ( 40 ) , Nigeria ( 33 ) , Nepal ( 31 ) , Iran ( 41 ) and among others ( 23 , 42 ) . The relationship between the educational level of the parents and the nutritional status of the children continues to be contradictory, because some studies have reported higher frequencies of overweight or obesity in children whose parents have a higher educational level ( 25 , 31 , 35 , 43 ) , yet, other studies associate less education with higher rates of overweight/obesity ( 18 ) .…”

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Nutritional status and high adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Colombian school children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic according to sex

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The current COVID-19 pandemic has generated a series of changes in the daily routines of people, including children and teenagers, in an unprecedented way, which constitutes a global challenge in public health. Social isolation has been a prophylactic measure to prevent the spread of the virus, however, it has generated negative impacts on the physical and emotional health of parents, caregivers, children, and teenagers around the world. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of confinement caused by the COVID19 pandemic at the level of nutritional status, dietary and behavioral patterns of elementary school children and teenagers in a small town of Colombia. Anthropometric parameters such as BMI Z score, waist circumference and waist / height ratio were evaluated in 266 school children and teenagers. A questionnaire with sociodemographic, clinical and lifestyle characteristics and the KIDMED were applied to learn about nutritional aspects. A total of 102 students (38.3%) were classified as having altered nutritional status, being 39 (14.7%) classified with overweight, and 36 (13.5%) with obesity. The prevalence of high adherence to the Mediterranean diet was 12%, 95% CI (0.08-0.16). Overweight was more prevalent in women (26/39, 66.7%) (p = 0.0439), and obesity was discreetly more frequent in men (19/36, 52.7%) (p = 0.7193). We observed a worrying nutritional, dietary and behavioral situation in the children and teenagers studied during the confinement associated with the covid 19 pandemic. This unveils the need to establish strategies and / or public policies in our town that help to promote an adequate biopsychosocial development of the pediatric patient and their family group.

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“…Research demonstrates that the use of online games is now growing rapidly (12). Watching time in childhood is associated with overweight/obesity, possibly due to dual sedentary problems and the connection between watching time and snacking (13,14). Whereas inactive lifestyles involve all children, it is likely to have the greatest influence on urban children who lack access to places where they can sustain social distancing.…”

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COVID-19-Related Weight Gain in School-Aged Children

Rezaeipour

2020

Int J Endocrinol Metab

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“…Avoiding television viewing while eating meals was associated with lower odds of obesity and overweight [23]. Besides, a few other studies also concluded that the children watching television while eating were prone to obesity/overweight [24,25]. Measures should be taken to reduce the food consumption during TV viewing as it may lead to unconsciousness intake of more calories and high-fat food.…”

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Factors Associated With Body Mass Index in Children – A Community-Based Study

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Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objectives: The increasing prevalence of overweight, obesity, and underweight in children has implications for their future health and it is vital to understand the modifiable factors that contribute to it. The study’s main objective is to determine the factors associated with the body mass index in children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 346 school children over a period of 6 months. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire. Physical measurements such as height and weight were obtained from parents. Body mass index was calculated using kg/m2. Children were categorized as overweight, obese, normal, and underweight using their body mass index scores and the factors associated with BMI in children were estimated. Results: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, normal, and underweight among children was 10.40%, 17.92%, 24.28%, and 41.67%, respectively. Intake of fast food, sweetened beverages, junk food, and consumption of food while watching television, media time indicated a significant relationship with body mass index. Conclusion: Health care professionals should educate parents and children regarding healthy nutrition and regular physical activity. The implications of obesity, overweight, and underweight should be well explained to make desirable lifestyle modifications for a better future.

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Association between overweight/obesity and eating habits while watching television among primary-school children in the city of Shiraz, Iran

Abstract: TV viewing for ≥2 h daily increases the risk of being obese in Iranian children aged 6-10 years, independent of physical activity. Further, breakfast consumption while watching TV may increase the risk of overweight/obesity, independent of total TV viewing time.

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Nutritional status and high adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Colombian school children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic according to sex

Nutritional status and high adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Colombian school children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic according to sex

COVID-19-Related Weight Gain in School-Aged Children

Factors Associated With Body Mass Index in Children – A Community-Based Study

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