Prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated factors in school children and adolescents in a medium-sized Brazilian city

Silva, Adriana Paula da; Feilbelmann, Taciana Carla Maia; Silva, Daniela Cristina; Palhares, Heloísa Marcelina Cunha; Scatena, Lúcia Marina; Resende, Elisabete Aparecida Mantovani Rodrigues de; Borges, Maria de Fátima

doi:10.6061/clinics/2018/e438

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“…Examining the studies performed in other countries, it has been established in the study performed in Brazil in that 17.3% are overweight (18.0% of women and 15.3% of men) and 15.0% are obese (12.5 of women and 18.9% of men). Overweight and obesity percentages in Brazil are observed to be higher than the percentages in our study [18]. Shields (2006) has found in his study that 12% of the children at the age range of 2-17 and living in Canada in 1978-79 are overweight and 3% of them are obese and 15% are overweight + obese.…”

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Obesity Prevalence and Physical Fitness in School-aged Children

Dinç¹,

Güzel²,

Özbey³

et al. 2019

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The purpose of this study is to determine the overweight and obesity prevalence among students studying in primary school by ages and to reveal the relation with physical activity. 1946 students aged between 7 and 11 and receiving primary education in a district of Manisa province have participated in this study. There are 885 female students and 1061 male students. Height measurements, body composition measurements, vertical jump test and 30mt tests of the participants were performed respectively. SPSS 22 program was used for statistical analysis. Frequency distributions and percentage values were presented in statistical notations. Pearson correlation analysis was performed in data analysis. In conclusion, it is observed that 12% of female students are overweight, 9.5% are obese and 21.5% are both overweight and obese. 8.8% of male students are overweight, 11.3% are obese and 20.1% are both overweight and obese. There is also a statistically correlation between obesity and age and parameters of physical fitness. In order to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, school and community-based programs must be planned to encourage children to do physical activity and exercise and to prefer low calorie intake. The content and importance of these programs should be made applicable by parents and local governments.

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Obesity Prevalence and Physical Fitness in School-aged Children

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Güzel²,

Özbey³

et al. 2019

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“…Notably, the difference between the villages in obesity prevalence was not significant in a multivariable model. Interestingly, in some populations, the prevalence of obesity has been shown to be more common in children and adolescents from affluent SES strata [ 34 , 35 , 36 ]; this likely reflects greater access to high-energy dense foods. However, our findings concur with other studies [ 37 , 38 ], including among Jewish adolescents from Israel [ 39 ].…”

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Associations of Feeding Practices in Early Life and Dietary Intake at School Age with Obesity in 10- to 12-Year-Old Arab Children

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Understanding the role in pediatric obesity of early life feeding practices and dietary intake at school age is essential for early prevention. The study aimed to examine associations of early life feeding practices, environmental and health-related exposures, and dietary intake at school age as determinants of obesity in children aged 10–12 years. In an earlier study of 233 healthy infants in two Arab towns in northern Israel, neonatal history, feeding practices, and health information were obtained up to age 18 months. This follow-up study assessed dietary intake and anthropometric measurements at age 10–12 years using the 24 h recall method. Overall, 174 children participated in this study. Almost all (98%) the children were breastfed. The prevalence of obesity at school age was 42%. A multivariable model adjusted for energy intake and socioeconomic status showed positive associations of total fat intake and of weight-for-height z score, but not feeding practices in infancy, with obesity. Higher gestational age at birth was associated with lower odds of obesity at age 10–12 years. In conclusion, in a population with near universal breastfeeding, gestational age at birth, weight indicators but not feeding practices in infancy, and total fat intake at school age were associated with increased likelihood of obesity.

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“…A prevalência de excesso de peso entre estudantes da rede privada foi maior do que na rede pública, achados semelhantes aos de Silva et al (Silva et al, 2018). O referido estudo avaliou a prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade e seus fatores associados em escolares e adolescentes em uma cidade brasileira de médio porte, tendo como resultado o excesso de peso ou obesidade em 32,3%, com prevalência maior nos estratos de maior condição econômica, bem como de maior escolaridade dos pais.…”

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Estado nutricional e sintomas gastrointestinais em adolescentes de uma capital do nordeste brasileiro

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Rôla

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Objetivou-se correlacionar o estado nutricional com os sintomas gastrointestinais em adolescentes de uma capital do nordeste brasileiro. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com abordagem descritiva e analítica em Fortaleza/CE, no primeiro semestre de 2017 com 199 alunos de escolas públicas e privadas de 11 a 19 anos do 6º ao 9º ano. Os resultados mostraram que 66,8% tinha até 14 anos, 58,8% era do sexo feminino e 53,3% oriunda de escola pública. 46,7% adolescentes tinham excesso de peso, e 75,4% apresentaram circunferência da cintura (CC) adequada. Embora a maioria esteja com a cintura com tamanho satisfatório, a razão cintura-estatura (RCE) esteve elevada em 59,8%estudantes. 35,2% dos adolescentes referiu sentir sempre ou quase sempre algum sintoma gastrointestinal, dos quais os mais frequentes foram: 12,6% gases, 12,1% distensão abdominal, 11,6% constipação e 10,1% dor. Houve relação significativa entre o estado nutricional e o estudante ser de escola pública ou privada, bem como entre a CC e a RCE com o excesso de peso.O sexo feminino tem maior risco de apresentar sintomas quando comparado ao sexo masculino. Adolescentes com CC elevada têm mais risco de desenvolver sintomas gastrintestinais. A associação entre sintomas e demais variáveis, só foi encontrada com o sexo no modelo ajustado. Diante dos resultados, percebe-se a necessidade da detecção precoce dos fatores de risco e mudanças no estilo de vida demonstrando forte associação da presença de sintomas gastrintestinais com o sexo feminino, e que o estado nutricional não apresentou associação com a presença de sintomas gastrointestinais.

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated factors in school children and adolescents in a medium-sized Brazilian city

Cited by 20 publications

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Obesity Prevalence and Physical Fitness in School-aged Children

Obesity Prevalence and Physical Fitness in School-aged Children

Associations of Feeding Practices in Early Life and Dietary Intake at School Age with Obesity in 10- to 12-Year-Old Arab Children

Estado nutricional e sintomas gastrointestinais em adolescentes de uma capital do nordeste brasileiro

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