A study on overweight and obesity among schoolgoing adolescent girls in a district of Northern India

Shukla, Nirpal Kaur; Ahmad, Saeed; Singh, Jai Vir; Shukla, Mukesh; Soni, Sneha; Shukla, Ram Chandra

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2018.0205319032018

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“…The prevalence of obesity and overweight among adolescents varies between 10% and 30% globally with urbanization and industrialization being important factors for childhood obesity. The rise in the prevalence of obesity among adolescents is increasing in developing countries, including Iran, which was one of the top seven countries with highest proportion of childhood obesity and overweight in 1988 [28,29]. The prevalence of obesity and overweight among Iranian female students were reported 6.3% and 18.4% in 2014 which has increased further over the past decade [24].…”

Section: Association Between Trace Elements Obesity and Staturementioning

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Serum and dietary zinc and copper in Iranian girls

Gonoodi

Moslem

Darroudi

et al. 2018

Clinical Biochemistry

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Section: Association Between Trace Elements Obesity and Staturementioning

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Serum and dietary zinc and copper in Iranian girls

Gonoodi

Moslem

Darroudi

et al. 2018

Clinical Biochemistry

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“…The total sample size in the selected 33 studies was 20,566, with an average of 623 adolescents. In terms of participants’ age, four records focused exclusively on the age range of 10–19 years ( Kotecha et al, 2013 ; Kuila et al, 2017 ; Shukla et al, 2017 ; Chandar et al, 2020 ), and the maximum number ( n = 19) of studies conducted among late adolescent age group (15–19 years; Table 1 ).…”

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“…Only two studies reported on unhealthy food consumption among male adolescents ( Mahajan et al (2012) ; Joseph et al, 2015 ), with Mahajan et al, 2012 reporting that consumption was higher among urban male adolescents than among rural male adolescents ( Mahajan et al, 2012 ). Female consumption was documented in eight studies ( Raghunatha Rao et al, 2007 ; Goel et al, 2013 ; Meena and Varma, 2014 ; Shukla et al, 2017 ; Vikrama and Nitha, 2017 ; Chandar et al, 2020 ; Sukhwal et al, 2020 ; Fathima and Moni Meghana, 2021 ). Only two studies reported gender differences in knowledge about the health hazards of unhealthy food ( Vikrama and Nitha, 2017 ; Naveenkumar and Parameshwari, 2019 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Knowledge, practices and influencing factors defining unhealthy food behavior among adolescents in India: a scoping review

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Unhealthy food behaviors are the major contributing factors to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents in India. Knowledge and practices related to unhealthy eating are significant factors influencing adolescents’ food behavior. In this scoping review, we aim to map evidence and identify gaps on knowledge, practices, and the influencing factors associated with unhealthy food behavior among Indian adolescents by examining the existing literature. Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers’ manual were used for this review. After the screening, 33 articles were identified according to the inclusion criteria. Data extraction was performed according to the study objectives, followed by narrative summarization. The studies included a total of 20,566 adolescents. Most studies reported insufficient knowledge about healthy food choices among adolescents. Diet intake patterns among the adolescents showed a lower amount of fruits and vegetables and an increase in fried items, sugar-sweetened beverages, packaged food, and fast food in both sexes, with a broader association with peer influence (21.2%), parental unhealthy food behavior (15.1%), place of residence (6.06%), emotional status (6.06%), and mass media exposure (18.1%). The scoping review highlights the need for targeted interventions aimed at improving the knowledge and practices of Indian adolescents by promoting healthy food choices and sensitizing them about the risk of non-communicable diseases. The analysis of evidence around adolescent dietary behavior in India shows a monotonous, limited, and narrow range in scope, indicating the extended need for research.

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“…Furthermore, research on gender differences in the structure of the human brain suggests that females tend to be more talkative and oriented towards care, which may contribute to their increased time spent on social networks. In the cultural context, societal restrictions on females' socializing opportunities may drive them to fulfill their social needs through social networks 51,52 .…”

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The Perils of Technology: Social Networking Addiction and Anxiety

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Arzeen,

Mumtaz

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Objective: After the invention of smart phone with many social networking sites, young generation specially seems likely to be affected with its excessive use. Along with the benefits brought by changes in technology, some negative repercussions can also result. Keeping this in mind the aim of this study was to explore the association between anxiety and social networking addiction in young adults. Method: For the said purpose a convenience sample of 200 young adults from Peshawar with an equal distribution of males (n=100) and females (n=100) participated in the study. Correlational research design was used to conduct the research. Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS; Mumtaz, 2014) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI; Beck & Steer, 1990) were applied on the sample. Findings: Results revealed a significant positive correlation between social networking addiction and anxiety among university students. Additionally, one-way ANOVA indicated significant differences in anxiety levels between addicted and non-addicted social media users, while no significant differences were found between excessive and addicted users. The findings also suggested a higher prevalence of social networking addiction among females as compared to males. Conclusion: On the basis of the results it is concluded that excessive use of social networking sites can put individuals at risk of developing anxiety. Hence, the software developers should program the sites such that it should turn off after a due time. Similarly, parents of young children should control the screen time of their offspring. Keywords: Social networking addiction, anxiety, young adults, internet, gender differences.

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A study on overweight and obesity among schoolgoing adolescent girls in a district of Northern India

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Serum and dietary zinc and copper in Iranian girls

Serum and dietary zinc and copper in Iranian girls

Knowledge, practices and influencing factors defining unhealthy food behavior among adolescents in India: a scoping review

The Perils of Technology: Social Networking Addiction and Anxiety

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