Physical activity and sedentary behaviors associated with overweight and obesity among primary school children in Tanzania: a case-control study

Pacific, Renatha Mchongi; Kulwa, Kissa; Martin, Haikael; Petrucka, Pammla

doi:10.1108/nfs-09-2021-0273

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“…This was also determined in another study which discovered that obesity was prevalent among children and adolescents who are exposed to screen media [ 38 ]. Furthermore, NCD risk factors such as overweight or obesity included sitting for more than 2 h per week while listening to music or the radio [ 39 ]. Excessive television viewing was linked to the consumption of sugary snacks by children, which is a risk factor for the development of non-communicable disease [ 40 ].…”

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Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors among Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province

Nomatshila

Mabunda

Puoane

et al. 2022

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Obesity is a global public health concern that begins in childhood and is on the rise among people aged 18 and up, with substantial health consequences that offer socioeconomic challenges at all levels, from households to governments. Obesity and associated risk factors were investigated in children and adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Mt Frere among 209 conveniently selected participants using anthropometric measurements and a structured questionnaire. Chi-squared statistics or Fisher’s exact test were used to evaluate the risk factors predicting different outcomes such as hypertension or diabetes mellitus. A 5% level of significance was used for statistical significance (p-value 0.05). The prevalence of overweight or obesity among females when using waist circumference (2.7%), triceps skinfold (6.9%), and body mass index cut-offs (16.4%) were respectively higher when compared to those of males. About 89% engaged in physical activities. After school, 53% watched television. About 24.9% of participants did not eat breakfast. Most of overweight or obese participants (92.9%) brought pocket money to school. Use of single anthropometric measurements for assessing nutritional status indicated inconclusive results. Strengthening parental care, motivation for consumption of breakfast and limiting pocket money for children going to school are important steps to improve child health.

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Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors among Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province

Nomatshila

Mabunda

Puoane

et al. 2022

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“…Lower physical activity and lower interest to engage in physical activity among adolescents with obesity has been reported in the literature (Ghorbannejad et al , 2020; Kelishadi et al , 2003). Furthermore, Haddad et al (2018) found an inverse association between exercise at home and BMI; also, a case-control study by Pacific et al (2022) indicated that walking for exercise less than 2 h a week could be a risk factor for overweight or obesity. These findings confirm the importance of physical activity in weight management.…”

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The relationship between weight status and food environments, peer influence and dietary intake among high-school students: a case-control study

Mohabati,

Mirahmadizadeh,

Hassanzadeh-Rostami

et al. 2024

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between weight status and food environments, peer influence and dietary intake among high-school students in Shiraz, Iran. Design/methodology/approach Applying a case-control design, 406 adolescents (n = 203 overweight or obese and n = 203 normal weight) aged 14–18 years were selected using a multistage cluster random sampling method. Demographic information, physical activity level and anthropometric indices were collected. Dietary intake was determined using a 147-item food frequency questionnaire. Food environment (home and out of home) and peer influence were determined by a validated questionnaire. Findings The type of food purchased using pocket money was different between adolescents with overweight or obesity and normal weight adolescents (p < 0.001). The out-of-home food environment score was not different between groups, but the home food environment score (p = 0.004) and the peer influence score (p = 0.001) were higher in normal weight adolescents. Adolescents with overweight or obesity consumed higher amounts of carbohydrate (p = 0.006) and lower amounts of protein (p = 0.01) and more sweet junk foods (p = 0.01), nonstarchy vegetables (p = 0.03) and fruits (p = 0.01) compared to the normal weight group. Originality/value Home food environment, peer influence, differences in macronutrient intake and dietary patterns may be contributing factors to adolescent weight status.

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“…More regular activity was reported by boys than by girls 11 . It has been demonstrated that having obese parents is a significant predictor of childhood obesity 15 . A study showed the correlations between parental and child BMI 6 .…”

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“…According to research, having a high BMI is associated with having poor sleep, either not receiving enough sleep or experiencing low-quality sleep. 15 Hormones that regulate hunger urges can be impacted by sleeping less than 7 hours per night on a regular basis 16 . In other words, sleeping poorly increases our risk of overeating or failing to notice when we are full from our bodies.…”

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Young Adult Obesity Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors, A Cross-Sectional Anthropometric Study in local Population

Faryal¹,

Hussain²,

Fayyaz³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Objective: This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and risk factors among young adults in Pakistan. Study Design: A cross-sectional anthropometric study in local population to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and risk factors among young male and female. Place and Duration: Present study was conducted in 25 high schools of Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi from January 2022 to November 2022. Methodology: In this study 1000 young adults (500 girls and 500 boys) of age 15-17 years were selected and used population-based stratified cluster sampling method. To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity, the participant’s body mass indices (BMI) were compared to the BMI guidelines for Pakistani children and adolescents. In order to gather information about the study group's sociodemographic traits, Internet use, TV watching, physical activity, and family history of obesity, a standardized questionnaire was administered. Results: According to the findings, there were 8.9% of teenagers who were obese overall (9.6% of females and 7.2% of boys). It was shown that BMI went up when computer use did. Compared to their peers who were of normal weight, a higher percentage of overweight and obese teenagers watched TV and used computers for longer than two hours each day. It was discovered that the patients with normal weight participated more frequently in regular physical activity. 59.6% of the households of overweight adolescents were obese. Practical Implication:It will spread awareness among community about obesity prevalence in young adults and the risk factors associated with them ,controlling methods and things to prevent. Conclusion: Comparatively it was concluded that Pakistan has lower frequency of adolescent obesity than several developed countries. The usage of computer, mobile, television, physical exercise, and family dynamics are all significant risk factors for obesity. Keywords: Adolescent, Obesity, Body mass indices, Risk factors, Anthropometric

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Physical activity and sedentary behaviors associated with overweight and obesity among primary school children in Tanzania: a case-control study

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Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors among Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province

Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors among Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province

The relationship between weight status and food environments, peer influence and dietary intake among high-school students: a case-control study

Young Adult Obesity Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors, A Cross-Sectional Anthropometric Study in local Population

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