Hygiena 2012, 57(4):128-134

The Eating Habits of Primary School Children - Comparison of Children with Normal and Excess Weight/Obesity

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

Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide. Dietary behaviour, physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle which includes television viewing, working or playing games on the computer are independent risk factors for increased BMI (increasing weight). The aim of this study was to explore dietary habits, physical activity and lifestyle associated with overweight and obesity among children 8-14 years of age, in Hradec Králové, Liberec and Pardubice district. The target population (N = 2042) comprised elementary school children in the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th grade. All monitored parameters (skipping meals, total energy intake, food and beverage preferences...) were evaluated by frequency (%) in the group, by gender and according to body weight. In all monitored parameters overweight/obese children have worse results, although not always significantly, than children with normal weight. The biggest differences were found in compliance with liquid intake, overweight/obese children primarily drink sweetened beverages.

Keywords: dietary habits, overweight in children, child obesity

Received: January 2012; Accepted: April 17, 2012; Published: December 1, 2012  Show citation

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