Evaluation of the fat content and fatty acid profile including trans fatty acids (TFA)  in confectionery products available  on the Polish market

Kmiecik, Dominik; Kobus‐Cisowska, Joanna; Kotecka, Klaudia; Przeor, Monika; Kulczyński, Bartosz

doi:10.17306/j.npt.2016.4.52

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“…Obese girls often experience earlier menarche (often before 10 years) compared to normal weight girls, which links increased body weight and body fat (Yung, 2009). Dietary intake of lipids from childhood tracks the lipid profile to adulthood, thus, high levels of saturated fatty acids, with low levels of polyunsaturated fat acids and dietary fibre predispose children to a risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, insulin resistance and body weight gain (Fowler et al, 2021;Kmiecik et al, 2016;Rauber et al, 2014;Smpokos et al, 2014). Hence, identification of sugars and fats in foods commonly consumed by school children could help in setting up of recommendations to reduce consumption of these foods and consequently reduction in weight gain.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania

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Overweight and obesity are increasing among school children and are currently considered as significant public health problems. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school children (10-13 years) and their correlates, to inform policy for action in order to reduce the magnitude and consequences of the problems. A cross sectional study design was conducted in Ilala and Mkuranga districts of Tanzania between July 2019 and December 2020 among 406 school children, 36 parents/guardians, and 9 teachers. Standardized questionnaires were used for data collection and laboratory analysis was performed to determine actual fatty acids and sugar contents of foods commonly consumed by school children in the study areas. Height and weight measurements were performed by using the World Health Organization standard procedures. The general prevalence of overweight and obesity based on BMI-for-age indicator was 22.6% higher in private than in public schools (32.4% vs. 14.8%, p<0.001). Dietary habits of school children were characterized by low fruit, vegetable, and milk intake. Overweight and obesity among school children correlated significantly with moderate consumption of soda/carbonated drinks (AOR 0.38, 95% CI 0.19- 0.85), high consumption of fruit/fruit-flavored juices (AOR 0.21, 95% CI 0.07-0.67), local ice cream (AOR 0.41, 95% CI 0.17-0.95), and low dietary diversity (AOR 0.57, 95% CI 0.44- 0.75). Other predictors were moderate consumption of potato chips (AOR 2.27, 95% CI 1.07- 4.81) and having overweight/obese parent (AOR 10.11, 95% CI 2.72-37.65). In addition, sedentary behavior, such as listening to music and/or radio for >2 hours/week (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2-6.1) and low physical activity such as walking for exercise <2 hours/week (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.1-4.1) were risk factors for overweight/obesity while rope skipping for >2 hours/week (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.03-0.7) was protective. Saturated fatty acids, such as palmitic acid (C16:0), were found in abundance in all food samples while sucrose and saccharin concentrations varied considerably between products. Findings from this study showed that the food environment may be a contributing factor to overweight/obesity among school children. This study informs relevant authorities to take appropriate actions to minimize health risks associated with overweight and obesity in school children.

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Section: Etiology and Metabolic Consequences Of Childhood Obesitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania

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Evaluation of the fat content and fatty acid profile including trans fatty acids (TFA) in confectionery products available on the Polish market

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Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania

Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga districts, Tanzania

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