Overweight and Obesity Prevalence and Physical Activity among Moscow Schoolchildren

Abstract

15067 Moscow school-age children and adolescents (6-17 years o ld, 7760 boys, and 7307 girls) were examined. Fro m age of 10-13 years old numbers of girls with underweight growth up to twice. In boys group number of schoolchildren with underweight was just the same. Instead of girls, number of boys with underweight was stable. Nu mber of girls with overweight (without obesity) was higher 20% of population except age 16-17 years old. Peak number of girls with obesity registered in age 8-14 years old. In age 11, 13-14 years old number of g irls with overweight was higher than 25%. Nu mber of boys with overweight (without obesity) was some lo wer then number of girls; it also was near 20% of populations. The highest levels of overweight were registered in age 12-13 years old. Boys' physical develop ment demonstrated to be ahead such of girls. The flexib ility of the boys was reduced in comparison with girls. At the same time the boys had the best indicators of physical develop ment and coordination of movements. With age significantly increased physical performance of school children: it was increasing in flexib ility, in improving speed of visual-motor reaction.