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Food intake and anthropometric evaluation in school-aged children of Buenos Aires / Ingesta alimentaria y evaluación antropométrica en niños escolares de Buenos Aires
Kovalskys, Irina; Indart Rougier, Paula; Amigo, María Paz; De Gregorio, María José; Rausch Herscovici, Cecile; Karner, Marcela.
Affiliation
  • Kovalskys, Irina; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
  • Indart Rougier, Paula; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
  • Amigo, María Paz; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
  • De Gregorio, María José; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
  • Rausch Herscovici, Cecile; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
  • Karner, Marcela; International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Argentina. Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity Committee.
Arch. argent. pediatr ; 111(1): 9-14, Feb. 2013. tab
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-663642
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ABSTRACT
Introduction. The main objectives of this study were to analyze food intake and to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school-aged children. Population and Methods. Fifth-grade children from 80 randomly-selected public schools from the Buenos Aires metropolitan area were included. Data on food intake were collected using a 24-hour recall period and frequency of weekly consumption. Data on weight and height were also collected. Results. The sample was made up of 1673 children (854 girls and 819 boys), with an average age of 10.9 years old. The average calorie intake was 2316 kcal/day (±888) with an adequacy ratio of 115.8% in relation to the dietary reference intake. Of the total assessed children, 21.3% was overweight and 14.3% was obese. Mean intake of dietary fiber was 9 g/day (dietary reference intake 28 g/day, 32.1% of adequacy). Only 2% of children complied with the recommended intake of vegetables and 17%, with the recommended intake of fruit. The most frequently consumed high calorie density foods were soft drinks/juices, candies, sweet cookies and high fat seasonings and dressings. Conclusions. The high calorie intake, together with the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the studied population, justifies the need to implement nutrition education programs targeted at encouraging a healthier diet.
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Introducción. Los principales objetivos de este estudio fueron analizar la ingesta alimentaria y determinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en niños escolares. Población y métodos. Se incluyeron niños de 5º grado provenientes de 80 escuelas públicas, aleatoriamente seleccionadas, del área metropolitana de Buenos Aires. Los datos de ingesta fueron recolectados a través del recordatorio de 24 h y de la frecuencia de consumo semanal. También se recabaron datos de peso y talla. Resultados. La muestra quedó constituida por 1673 niños (854 mujeres y 819 varones), con una edad promedio de 10,9 años. La ingesta calórica promedio fue de 2316 kcal/día (± 888) con un porcentaje de adecuación respecto de la ingesta dietética de referencia de 115,8%. El 21,3% de los niños evaluados presentó sobrepeso y el 14,3% obesidad. La ingesta media de fibra fue de 9 g/día (ingesta dietética de referencia 28 g/día, 32,1% adecuación). Solo el 2% de los niños cumplió con la recomendación de ingesta de verduras y el 17% con la de frutas. Los alimentos de alta densidad calórica más frecuentemente consumidos fueron gaseosas/jugos, golosinas, galletitas dulces y aderezos de alto contenido graso. Conclusiones. La elevada ingesta calórica hallada, sumada a la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en la población estudiada, justifican la necesidad de implementar programas de educación nutricional para estimular una alimentación más saludable.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Body Height / Body Weight / Eating / Overweight / Obesity Type of study: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Argentina Language: En Journal: Arch. argent. pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2013 Type: Article
Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Body Height / Body Weight / Eating / Overweight / Obesity Type of study: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Argentina Language: En Journal: Arch. argent. pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2013 Type: Article