Abstract:Aims: The objective of this study was to
evaluate the prevalence of excessive body weight and eating
habits among students of 3th and 4th periods of elementary
school. Methods: 202 children (87 girls and 115 boys) in
four schools (two publics, n=104 and two privates, n=98)
from Barra do Garças (MT), Brazil were evaluated. A food
frequency and physical activity questionnaire was applied.
After measurement of height, weight and body mass index,
the body fat (%) was estimated using a bioimpedance scale.
The estim… Show more
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