Scientific evidence on malnutrition in children in Brazilian Quilombola: an integrative review

Lima, Luan Pereira; Pontes‐Silva, André; Sousa, Lucas da Silva; Quaresma, Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto; Maciel, Érika da Silva

doi:10.1590/1806-9282.20220009

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“…, 2012). Engaging in regular exercise and consuming nutritious food have been identified as factors contributing to improved cardiopulmonary fitness and pulmonary functions in school children (Lima et al. , 2022).…”

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“…In China, the nutritional transition is linked to a decrease in physical fitness, transitioning from stunting and thinness to overweight and obesity (Jyoti et al, 2012). Engaging in regular exercise and consuming nutritious food have been identified as factors contributing to improved cardiopulmonary fitness and pulmonary functions in school children (Lima et al, 2022).…”

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Nutritional and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Marandi,

Akter,

Rana

et al. 2024

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Purpose This study aims to assess the nutritional status and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to mothers or caregivers of the children, followed by physical fitness assessments. Anthropometric indicators were used to evaluate nutritional status, including body mass index-for-age, height-for-age, and weight-for-height, based on Centre for Disease Control guidelines. Physical fitness was assessed through tests for flexibility, abdominal, muscular, speed, and lower limb strength. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Findings Approximately 45% of boys and 55% of girls had normal nutritional status. However, the study also identified varying percentages of children with stunted, underweight, wasted, and mixed nutritional issues, highlighting the prevalence of malnutrition among this population. Boys consistently outperformed girls in terms of physical fitness across all age groups, with 84% to 90% of boys meeting established fitness criteria. Girls face a 1.8-fold and 2.2-fold increased risk of wasted and underweight conditions compared to boys. Lower-income group children exhibit a 2.6-fold and 1.6-fold increased risk of wasted conditions and underweight conditions. Children consuming meals twice a day have a 2.1-fold and 2.5-fold elevated risk of wasted and underweight conditions compared to others. Originality/value This study highlights the need for interventions and strategies to improve the nutritional and health status of ethnic children in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, considering their diverse dietary habits and lifestyles. By addressing these issues, the authors can empower these communities to actively contribute to the social and economic development of the region.

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Nutritional and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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“…Physical exercise is an instrument for recovery, maintenance, and health promotion in different populations, including the vulnerable, such as Afro-descendants and Quilombola (Lima et al, 2022;Quaresma et al, 2022). In Brazil, there is a higher prevalence of overweight among Afro-Brazilians, especially at low socioeco-nomic levels, as is the case of the remaining Quilombola population, where is difficult for health promotion because of the cultural barriers and other issues such as the unknown PAL and the body composition indexes measured by methods as electrical bioimpedance or waist circumference (WC) (Rodrigues et al, 2022).…”

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Physical activity and body composition in a Quilombola community in the Tocantins state (Brazil)

Zica¹,

Maciel²,

Quaresma³

et al. 2023

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The Quilombola population has precarious living conditions and a risk of obesity. In addition, this population has been little studied in the health area, resulting in a gap in scientific evidence and a lack of policies to promote, protect, and restore health in Tocantins state. Objective: This study aimed to describe the Physical Activity Level (PAL) and body composition of a Quilombola community in the Tocantins state, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study. We study 73 individuals between 10 and 81 years old. The instruments used were: Questionnaire on PAL and sedentary behavior and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Body composition was assessed by bioimpedance. The statistics analysis was performed using Stata software version 11.0. Results: Sedentary individuals were not found. Among children under 13 years old, 47.8% had a low PAL. The body composition, children and adolescents obtained better results 65.3% and 31.6% respectively. Conclusion: The children’s body fat indexes are within the recommendations (but the PAL is not). PAL of adolescents, adults, and the elderly is not sufficient to cause physiological adaptations in changing body fat levels. Although the Quilombola community maintains some cultural habits, complications of modern life regarding health are concerning, as they seem to be reaching these communities, leading to a lifestyle change, as observed in large cities. Keywords: Exercise; Body Composition; Vulnerable; Public Health.

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Scientific evidence on malnutrition in children in Brazilian Quilombola: an integrative review

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Nutritional and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Nutritional and physical fitness status of school children among major ethnic and Dalit populations, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Physical activity and body composition in a Quilombola community in the Tocantins state (Brazil)

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