The Results of Studying Anthropometric Status Indicators in School-Aged Children and Their Parents

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
NI Pryanichnikova ◽  
TV Mazhaeva
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Normal Height ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Anthropometric Status

Introduction: Physical development is one of the important health criteria of children and adolescents. The objective of our study was to evaluate anthropometric status indicators of school-aged children and their parents using the results of a questionnaire-based survey conducted in the Sverdlovsk Region. Materials and methods: The survey was carried out in accordance with method recommendations and practical guidelines developed by the Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology and involved 3,369 schoolchildren and 5,303 parents. When parents specified body height and weight of their children in questionnaires, we also made use of the results of regular medical checkups provided by medical workers. Results: We established that the majority children had normal height and weight, a third of them were overweight, which was more typical for children living in rural areas, and every fifth child was underweight. Overweight was more prevalent among primary and secondary school boys whereas underweight was more common among high school girls. The average body mass index of parents was slightly above the healthy weight range and equaled 25.6 kg/m2 , overweight being more frequent in men. We noticed that most overweight parents of both genders lived in rural areas. The odds of overweight in children of mothers and fathers with a body mass excess were 1.9 and 1.4 times higher, respectively. Relative risk values indicate an immediate relationship between overweight in parents, especially mothers, and their children. Conclusions: The risk of childhood overweight and obesity is higher in children of overweight parents.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children and Adolescents from the Region of Murcia (Spain): ISQUIOS Programme

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 946
Author(s):  
María Teresa Martínez-Romero ◽  
Antonio Cejudo ◽  
Pilar Sainz de Baranda
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Pubertal Development ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
The Past

Puberty is a vulnerable period for musculoskeletal disorders due to the existence of a wide inter-individual variation in growth and development. The main objective of the present study was to describe the prevalence of back pain (BP) in the past year and month in school-aged children according to sex, age, maturity status, body mass index (BMI) and pain characteristics. This study involved 513 students aged between 9 and 16 years. Anthropometric measures were recorded to calculate the maturity stage of the students using a regression equation comprising measures for age, body mass, body height, sitting height and leg length. An ad hoc questionnaire composed of eight questions was used to describe BP prevalence in school-aged children. The results showed that the prevalence of BP in school-aged children was observed in 35.1% over the last year (45% boys and 55% girls), and 17.3% (40.4% boys and 59.6% girls, with an association found between female sex and BP) in the last month. The prevalence of back pain in the past year and month was higher the older the students were, or the more pubertal development they had experienced. The prevalence of BP in the last year was also higher in those with overweight or obesity. After adjustment for sex, there was an association between BP and older age and higher BMI in boys and an association between BP and higher pubertal development in girls. In summary, the present study showed that the prevalence of BP was related to the maturity stage and weight of the participants, with different prevalence patterns found according to sex.

scholarly journals Urban-Rural Differences in Nutritional Status and Dietary Intakes of School-Aged Children in Cambodia

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko Horiuchi ◽  
Kaoru Kusama ◽  
Sar Kanha ◽  
Nobuo Yoshiike ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Urban Rural

: This study aimed to describe the nutritional status and dietary patterns of Cambodian school-aged children compared with those in the South East Asian Nutrition Survey (SEANUTS; Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in 2011) and to clarify the urban-rural differences using data from a nationally representative sample. The survey was conducted in 2014/2015 with a sample of 2020 children aged 6–17 years from 136 randomly selected schools. Standardized anthropometric measurements and a 1-day dietary survey by 24-hour recall method were conducted. Extended analyses in the present study revealed that the difference between rural and urban areas was similar to that of the SEANUTS; the overall prevalence of stunting remained high (33.2%). Stunting was more prevalent in children living in rural areas than in those in urban areas (total: 36.4% vs 20.4%). In contrast, the overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was not as high (3.1%), but was higher among urban children in all age groups compared with those living in rural areas (total: 6.4% vs 2.3%). Overall, the dietary intake of children did not meet the local recommended dietary allowances, which was similar to the results of the SEANUTS and differed across urban and rural areas.

scholarly journals Correlation of Body Mass Index and Lung Volume in 3–7 Year-Old Children in Rīga Pre-School Educational Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 366-372
Author(s):  
Liene Martinsone-Bērzkalne ◽  
Silvija Umbraško ◽  
Ilva Duļevska ◽  
Liāna Pļaviņa ◽  
Viktorija Cīrule ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Children ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Functional Changes

AbstractThe number of people with excess weight increases every year. Overweight and obesity in childhood can cause several chronic diseases in adulthood. Children with excess body mass develop more morphological and functional changes, including pulmonary functions. One of the common methods to assess lung function is spirometry. This method is a challenge in assessing lung function for pre-school age children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between lung vital capacity and body mass index for the pre-school children aged 3–7 years in Rīga. In total 995 pre-school children were included in the study. An informative consent and questionnaire about the development of each individual child was filled in by parents. Several measurements were performed, including height, body mass, and lung vital capacity. This is the first study in Latvia where several morphologic and somatometric measurements were determined in children of pre-school age. There was a positive and statistically significant correlation between lung vital capacity and body height, mass, and chest circumference. The correlation between lung vital capacity and body mass index was not statistically significant. The main results do not differ from the results of similar studies in other countries. The obtained results will help to create a standard of morphological and somatometric parameters in pre-school aged children in Rīga region.

scholarly journals Healthy Weight Services in England before, during and after pregnancy: a mixed methods approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frankie Fair ◽  
Katie Marvin-Dowle ◽  
Madelynne Arden ◽  
Hora Soltani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
National Guidance

Abstract Background: Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with numerous adverse outcomes including higher rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Overweight and obesity before, during and after pregnancy are therefore a significant public health priority in England. This project explored and mapped healthy weight service availability at different stages of the childbearing cycle.Methods: A mixed methods approach included a questionnaire-based survey disseminated through Local Maternity Systems and semi-structured interviews or focus groups with providers and commissioners. Current maternal weight service provision was explored along with some of the barriers and facilitators for providing, delivering and accessing healthy weight services. Descriptive statistics were reported for quantitative data and content analysis was used for thematic reporting of qualitative data. Results: A total of 88 participants responded to the survey. All services were offered most frequently during pregnancy; with healthy eating and/or weight management services offered more often than physical activity services. Few services were targeted specifically at women with a raised body mass index. There was a high degree of inconsistency of service provision in different geographical areas. Several themes were identified from qualitative data including "equity and variation in service provision", "need for rigorous evaluation", "facilitators” to encourage better access or more effective service provision, including prioritisation, a change in focus and co-design of services, "barriers" encountered including financial and time obstacles, poor communication and insufficiently clear strategic national guidance and "the need for additional support”.Conclusions: There is a need to reduce geographical variation in services and the potential health inequalities that this may cause. Improving services for women with a raised body mass index as well as services which encourage physical activity require additional emphasis. There is a need for more robust evaluation of services to ensure they are fit for purpose. An urgent need for clear national guidance so that healthcare providers can more effectively assist mothers achieve a healthy weight gain was identified. Commissioners should consider implementing strategies to reduce the barriers of access identified such as childcare, transport, location and making services free at the point of use.

scholarly journals Accuracy of Body Mass Index and Obesity Status in Police Trainees

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Miloš Stojković ◽  
Katie M. Heinrich ◽  
Aleksandar Čvorović ◽  
Velimir Jeknić ◽  
Gianpiero Greco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Direct Method ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Obesity Status ◽  
Study Results

The first aim of this study was to compare body mass index (BMI) (indirect method) classification with the body fat percent (PBF) (direct method) and to determine how BMI classifies subjects with different levels of skeletal muscle mass percent (PSMM). The second aim was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity status among police trainees (PTs). A total of 103 male PTs participated in this research: age = 21.46 ± 0.64 years, body mass (BM) = 75.97 ± 8.10 kg, body height (BH) = 174.07 ± 6.31 cm, BMI = 25.05 ± 2.12 kg/m2. The InBody 370 multichannel bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measured body composition. Study results indicated that muscular PTs could be misclassified as overweight and that PBF identified more subjects as obese. Namely, three PTs were obese according to BMI, while 13 were obese according to PBF. The information provided by this research could be used to help professionals understand the importance of measuring body composition, and the inaccuracies in BMI classification. In conclusion, whenever possible PSMM and PBF should replace the utilization of BMI to screen overweight and obesity in PTs. Agencies may think of using BIA as non-invasive, quick and inexpensive measurement tool.

scholarly journals Age relative height, weight and body mass index percentiles of children in Jos, North-Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Ovayoza O. Mosugu ◽  
Francis Shinku ◽  
Jacob C. Nyam ◽  
Emmanuel S. Mador
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
North Central ◽  
The Mean

Background: Interpretation of body mass index in children is quite different from that in adults which use standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. Aims and Objective: The study was aimed at determining the prevalence of childhood obesity in Jos. Materials and Methods: A total of 371 children were enrolled in the study. Weight was taken with only light clothing and without foot wears. Height obtained without head-gears or shoes and the measuring flat tops pressed down to avoid errors due to tall hair. Body mass index were calculated for each subject as ratio of body weight to body height. All data were analyzed statistically and separately for different ages and the mean values for height against age, weight against age, height against weight and BMI for age was obtained with centiles of absolute deviations from the mean. Results: The age of the studied population ranged from 3 – 14 years with mean of 8.4 ± 2.8. Height of the children on the other hand ranged from 0.9 – 1.64 meters with mean value of 1.26 ± 0.15 and their weight ranged from 10 – 76 kg with mean value of 25.6 ± 9.2. Out of the 371 children studied, 14 (3.8%) were found to be underweight, 302 (81.4%) had healthy weight while 41 (11%) were at risk of overweight and 14 (3.8%) were overweight. In addition, the body mass index of girls was found to be significantly higher than those of boys at 12 and 13 years only. Conclusion: It is concluded that the prevalence of childhood obesity is high in Jos, North-central Nigeria.

scholarly journals Sleep disturbance associations with blood pressure and body mass index in school-aged children

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 303-9
Author(s):  
Restu Maharany Arumningtyas ◽  
Agung Triono ◽  
Retno Sutomo
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Sleep disturbances can lead to many health problems in school-aged children, including hypertension and obesity. However, a lack of consensus about the etiology of these conditions is due to conflicting reports on the possible effects of sleep disturbances. Objective To assess for possible associations between sleep disturbances and blood pressure as well as body mass index in school-aged children. Methods This cross-sectional study involved primary school children in the 4th-5th grades. Subjects’ blood pressure, body weight, and body height were measured and their parents completed the Sleep Disturbances Scale for Children (SDSC) questionnaire. Results Of the 816 children enrolled, 503 (61.6%) children had sleep disturbances. The most common type of sleep disturbance was initiating and maintaining sleep. Bivariate analysis revealed a significantly increased risk of hypertension among subjects with sleep disturbances (PR 15.06; 95%CI 8.13 to 27.90) and increased risk of obesity (PR 22.65; 95%CI 12.28 to 41.78). Conclusion The most common type of sleep disturbance is initiating and maintaining sleep. Sleep disturbances are significantly associated with hypertension and obesity in children.

scholarly journals Whole grain consumption is inversely associated with BMI Z-score in rural school-aged children

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvina F Choumenkovitch ◽  
Nicola M McKeown ◽  
Alison Tovar ◽  
Raymond R Hyatt ◽  
Vivica I Kraak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the relationship between intake of whole grains and BMI Z-score in rural children.DesignGeneral linear models and logistic regression were used to examine the cross-sectional associations between whole grain intake and BMI Z-score, prevalence and odds ratios of overweight and obesity. Dietary intake was assessed using the Block Food Screener for ages 2–17 years. Children were classified into three categories according to servings of whole grain intake: <1·0 serving/d, 1·0–1·5 servings/d and >1·5 servings/d.SettingThe CHANGE (Creating Healthy, Active and Nurturing Growing-up Environments) study, an obesity prevention intervention in elementary schools in eight rural US communities in California, Mississippi, Kentucky and South Carolina.SubjectsSeven hundred and ninety-two children attending 3rd–6th grade.ResultsAfter adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, physical activity and state of residence, whole grain intake was inversely associated with BMI Z-score (0·90 v. 0·61 in the lowest v. the highest whole grain intake category; P trend = 0·01). Children who consumed >1·5 servings of whole grains/d had a 40 % lower risk of being obese (OR = 0·60; 95 % CI 0·38, 0·95, P = 0·02) compared with children who consumed <1·0 serving/d. Further adjustment for potential dietary predictors of body weight (fruit, vegetable and dairy intakes) did not change the observed associations.ConclusionsIncreasing the intake of whole grains as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may be beneficial for children to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-aged children in urban, rural and mountain areas of the Veneto Region, Italy

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 887-890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Bertoncello ◽  
Romina Cazzaro ◽  
Anna Ferraresso ◽  
Roberto Mazzer ◽  
Giorgio Moretti
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Veneto Region ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
North East

AbstractObjectiveTo define the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-aged children resident in mountain areas, rural areas and urban areas.Design, setting and subjectsThe sample (n= 12 832; 50.7% boys) included 9- and 11-year-old children of the Veneto Region of north-east Italy. Overweight and obesity status were determined using the International Obesity Task Force cut-off points for body mass index. The prevalence of overweight and obese subjects was calculated with a confidence interval of 95%. The Mantel–Haenszel method was used to compare the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among children resident in mountain areas, rural areas and urban areas.ResultsAmong boys the prevalence of overweight was 21.06%, while obesity prevalence was 5.92%; among girls overweight prevalence was 21.30%, while obesity prevalence was 5.15%. The prevalence was higher among 11-year-old boys (odds ratio (OR) = 1.19; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06–1.33) and 9-year-old girls (OR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.01–1.26). Children resident in rural areas presented a higher risk of overweight and obesity compared with children resident in mountain areas (Mantel–Haenszel OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.13–1.42;χ2= 17.55;P< 0.0001) and in urban areas (Mantel–Haenszel OR = 1.18; 95% CI: 1.07–1.31;χ2= 10.39;P< 0.001).ConclusionsA relevant prevalence of overweight and obesity was found; the excess weight concerns one child in four. There are differences linked to different geographical areas that must be further investigated.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index Of Nigerian Adolescent Urban Secondary School Girls

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Alphonsus N. Onyiriuka ◽  
Jackson I. Ikuren ◽  
Rita C. Onyiriuka
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Rigid Base ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
School Girls

AbstractBackground and Aims: Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight status, which may have detrimental health consequences. The aim of our study was to assess the pattern of BMI among Nigerian adolescent secondary school girls and determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among them.Materials and Methods: In this school-based cross-sectional study, weight was measured, using the spring bathroom scale which was supported at all times on a rigid base. Height was measured without footwear with the heels together. The BMI was computed, using the formula weight/height2 (kg/m2). The BMI-for-age percentile chart was used in classifying the weight status of the subjects.Results: A total of 2,159 girls from two public urban day secondary schools participated in the study. Seven students declined to participate, giving a response rate of 99.7%. The overall mean weight, height and body mass index (BMI) of the participants were 43.16±6.07 kg (95% confidence interval, CI= 42.90-43.42), 151.53±6.20 cm (95% CI=151.27-151.79) and 19.76±3.07 kg/m2 (95% CI= 19.63-19.89). The BMI values increased directly with age. Participants in the early adolescent stage demonstrated a significantly lower mean BMI value than either the middle or late adolescent stages. Based on WHO criteria, the prevalence rates of underweight, overweight and obesity were 7.1% (95% CI= 3.0-11.2), 8.3% (95% CI= 4.3-12.3) and 2.1% (95% CI= 2.0-6.2), respectively. The overall prevalence of healthy weight status was 82.5% (95% CI= 80.7-84.3). Conclusion: Nigerian adolescent secondary school girls are at increased risk of the double burden of nutrition as both underweight and overweight show a relatively similar prevalence rates.

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