Field methods in the evaluation of obesity in children and adolescents

Sampei, Míriam Akemi; Sigulem, Dirce Maria

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“…It is challenging to choose the most appropriate reference system for overweight and obesity classification. Depending on the aim, IOTF reference should be used for international comparison, and the other references for clinical use [ 54 ].…”

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Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

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Introduction: During the last three decades, there has been an excess weight epidemic due to changes in nutrition and lifestyle. Few data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in Romania were published, without a single study representative at the national level. There are reports on the higher level of overweight and obesity in urban areas compared to rural ones. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity and severe obesity in children enrolled in schools from the urban area. Material and methods: For this cross-sectional study, children from 177 schools from the urban area of five counties from the northwestern part of Romania were included after the parents signed written informed consent. Anthropometric data were recorded (weight, height) based on World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and Body-Mass-Index (BMI), and the z-score for BMI were calculated. The nutritional status was estimated using three reference criteria: WHO, International Obesity Task Force (IOTC) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Results: We analyzed data of 21,650 children (48.19% boys) age between 7 and 18 years. The prevalence of overweight was 13.8%, 16.2% and 20.3%, of obesity was 10.7%, 10.0% and 5.7% and of severe obesity was 5.1%, 1.2% and 1.6% (using WHO, CDC and IOTF cut-offs). Underweight was present in 5.2% (WHO), 6% (CDC) and 2.6% (IOTF). The highest prevalence of overweight (including obesity) was found in children aged 10 years, and the lowest in adolescents at 18 years. Boys have a higher prevalence of excess weight than girls. Using IOTF cut-offs, the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity was lower than using WHO criteria. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in children from the urban area of Western Romania was recorded at alarming levels, higher in boys and at the pre-puberty ages. There are significant differences based on the reference system used. It is important to correctly choose the reference for the definition of overweight and obesity to have the correct estimation of the target for public health measures.

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“…After entering the data regarding the participants' gender, height, and age into the device, the measurements were performed. Thanks to the measurements, body fat percentage (%), fat mass (kg), and lean body mass (kg) values of the participants were obtained (Sampei & Sigulem, 2009).…”

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The Effect of Pilates Exercises on Body Composition and Dynamic Balance Performance in Sedentary Women

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Pilates exercises on body composition and dynamic balance performance in sedentary women.Methods: The sample of the study was composed of 16 (n=8 test group, and n=8 control group) volunteer sedentary women in the age range of 21-44 who were living in Kırıkkale district of Turkey. The women in the test group participated in a 45-minute Pilates exercise program 3 days a week and for 8 weeks. The women in the control group continued their daily lives for the 8-week period. In determining the body composition of the participants, height measurements, circumference measurements, and Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) method were used; whereas in determining their dynamic balance performances, Y Balance Test was used. The measurements were applied to the participants in the test and control groups before and after the 8-week Pilates exercise program. The data obtained from the measurements were evaluated by using SPSS 25.0 statistical package program.Results: As a result of the statistical analyses, it was found that there was a significant difference in the body composition values and dynamic balance performance values of the women in the test group (p<0.05); while there was no significant difference in the values of the women in the control group (p>0.05).Conclusions: According to the findings obtained from the statistical analyses in the study, it was concluded that the 8-week Pilates exercise program contributed to the development of body composition and dynamic balance performance in sedentary women. For this reason, Pilates exercises can be recommended for sedentary women to be able to maintain their health and perform normal daily tasks that require the control of dynamic movements more easily.

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“…(28-30)) In conclusion, the choice of method for measuring fatness depends upon the research objectives for which the method will be used, the cost, the acceptance by participants, the ease of handling and measurement accuracy. (29) The prevalence and trend of obesity in preschool children…”

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Obesity and overweight in Children below 5 years of age: Environmental, Behavioural and Social Factors and Their Active Use in Prevention and Management

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Huseth-Zosel²,

Soliman³

2021

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Introduction: Early childhood is a critical time for obesity prevention. Children are developing taste preferences, learning to walk and play. They eagerly mimick both the healthy and unhealthy behavior of their parents, siblings and caregivers. Obesity during early childhood is a major health concern of the developed world and is steadily affecting many low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. Unfortunately, overweight, and obese children often stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop many non-communicable diseases at a younger age. Important environmental and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the initiation and progression of early childhood obesity. In this minireview, we try to shed light on the published data exploring various relevant issues, including possible etiologic factors in this target population at risk (children below 5 years) that may enable the initiation of early and effective policy and tactics for the prevention and management of this problem, particularly in high-risk communities. Methods: We examined the English language literature (Pubmed, Google scholar, and Cochrane library ) on the environmental and socioeconomic factors that appeared to be important in the pathogenesis of early obesity in children for the past 20 years. Inclusion criteria were obesity and overweight in young children below 5 years of age. Results: Education, income, and urbanization, food environments and increased energy intake through consumption of fatty foods and a high sugar diet as well as parental effects through conveying their behaviors, attitudes, and feeding styles to their children appear to be among the most important factors that contribute to the initiation and progression of obesity in young children. Overfeeding preterms and small for gestational age infants, using artificial milk formula, and early addition of solid foods play a considerable share in inducing early obesity. In addition, lack of health education to parents and children, poor health care, and scarcity of access to physical activity are important risk factors in poor populations. Conclusions: Many important social and environmental factors can actively contribute to the production and progression of early childhood obesity. These factors differ considerably among different populations. Understanding these factors is essential for appropriate and early prevention as well as management of early childhood obesity, especially in high risk communities.

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Field methods in the evaluation of obesity in children and adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

References 54 publications

Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

The Effect of Pilates Exercises on Body Composition and Dynamic Balance Performance in Sedentary Women

Obesity and overweight in Children below 5 years of age: Environmental, Behavioural and Social Factors and Their Active Use in Prevention and Management

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