Hygiena 2010, 55(1):4-6

Dietary Habits of Primary School Children in the Hradec Králové Region

Hana Střítecká, Pavol Hlúbik
Univerzita obrany, Fakulta vojenského zdravotnictví, Katedra vojenské hygieny, Hradec Králové

Increasing numbers of school-age children are becoming overweight or obese. Obesity is a consequence of energy imbalance. Many children fail to meet dietary recommendation. Food habits are characterized by an irregular meal pattern, skipped breakfast and school lunch, increased soft-drink consumption and decreased intake of fruits and vegetables, combined with low levels of physical activity and daily less active use of television and PC. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of obesity, dietary habits, food intake and physical activity amongst children 8-14 years of age in the Hradec Kralové region. The target population comprised elementary school children in the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th grades. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was assessed using RŮST CZ software. Children completed 24-hour recall and food preference questionnaires. Dietary intakes were analyzed using nutrient analysis software NUTRIDAN.

Keywords: dietary habits, energy intake, skipping meals, overweight, obesity, children

Received: February 2009; Accepted: June 4, 2009; Published: March 1, 2010  Show citation

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Střítecká H, Hlúbik P. Dietary Habits of Primary School Children in the Hradec Králové Region. Hygiena. 2010;55(1):4-6.
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