Overweight and obesity of children in a brazilian elementary school: a comparison of three references

Abstract

Overweight and obesity of children in a brazilian elementary school: a comparison of three references J Hum Growth Dev. 2016; 26(3): 341-344 Overweight and obesity of children in a brazilian elementary school: a comparison of three references Abstract:Introduction: In the diagnosis of overweight and obesity based on body mass index in children and adolescents, several national and international anthropometric references are recommended. However, there is a divergence in the estimated prevalence of overweight and obesity among the references.

Factors Associated with Excess Weight in a Sample Population of School Adolescents

“…The report of unsatisfactory health perception had a magnitude of association of 1.27 (1.03 -1.58) with overweight . present one showed higher prevalence of overweight among male adolescents 21,22 . In the United States (USA) the prevalence of obesity in adolescents has increased dramatically from 5% to 13% for males and 5% to 9% in females between 1966 and 1970 and from 1988 to 1991 3 .…”

“…Considering the results, it is recommended to implement guidance and intervention programmes to reduce sedentary lifestyles, and it is necessary to assist in planning preventive actions in relation to excess weight in public and private schools 21 . The practice of physical activity associated with a healthy diet should be promoted, in addition to reducing sedentary behaviour, to prevent the development of overweight and obesity.…”

“…In the United States (USA) the prevalence of obesity in adolescents has increased dramatically from 5% to 13% for males and 5% to 9% in females between 1966 and 1970 and from 1988 to 1991 3 . Similarly, in Rio Branco, itwas evidenced in research carried out in elementary and middle schools that boys had higher prevalence of overweight and obesity compared to girls 21,22 . In Brazil The results of this study (Northern region) were approximated to the ERICA 5 research, being 22.7% of overweight for boys and 21.1% for girls.…”

Comparison of the nutritional status in children aged 5 to 10 years old on the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme in the States of Acre and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

“…This result is similar to that found by Pelegrini et al 15 , who evaluated 2,913 children from seven to nine years old living in Brazil and estimated that the prevalence of normal weight of 81.9% and 72.3%, respectively, in the north and south and overweight of 13% and 17.5%. When comparing three references to classify nutritional status, Melo et al 16 obtained a prevalence of 77.4% of normal weight and 13.1% overweight in Rio Branco children, AC. Overweight data were also similar to those found in two north-eastern capitals (Recife was 12.9% and Sergipe was 13.2%) 9,17 .…”

“…In the diagnosis of overweight and obesity by BMI in children and adolescents, there are several national and international anthropometric recommended references that hinder the development of overweight and obesity prevention actions 16 . It is also worth noting that our data are maintained by the Ministry of Health and, therefore, are reliable and representative of the population.…”