Eating habits and nutritional status

1976 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Robin Osner ◽  
Susan Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Eating Habits

scholarly journals Nutritional Status Disorders in Student Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Djordje Stevanovic ◽  
Mina Poskurica ◽  
Jovan Jovanovic ◽  
Miodrag Sreckovic ◽  
Vladimir Zdravkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Obesity is a global health problem associated with numerous pathological conditions. Unhealthy eating habits and the lack of regular physical activity are considered the most common cause of disordered nutritional status. The aim of the research was to determine the nutritional status in student population and the predictors which determine this condition. The cross-sectional study was conducted on 262 students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Kragujevac (130 males and 132 females). Body weight and height, body mass index (BMI) and visceral fat (VF) were measured. Each respondent completed a specially designed questionnaire considering sociodemographic data, eating habits and physical activity. The majority of students have normal BMI values (75.6%), 5.3% were classified as underweight, 14.9% as over-weight and 4.3% as obese. Normal VF values were found in 93.1% of subjects, while high in 5.7% and very high in 1.1%. A statistically significant difference in BMI and VF values was found between male and female gender (24.41 vs. 21.05, Sig = 0.000 and 5.47 vs. 3.07, Sig = 0.000, respectively), as well as between students of the first 4 and the last 2 years of study (Sig = 0.019 and 0.000 respectively). Unhealthy eating habits, such as the consumption of sweets, snacks, fast foods and white bread, and the absence of regular physical activity were statistically more present in overweight/obese respondents. Given the significant presence of pre-obesity/obesity in the examined population, corrective measures should be taken in this population in order to avoid a major health problem in the future.

scholarly journals Evaluación Nutricional en preescolares atendidos en el Hospital de Manglaralto, Santa Elena / Nutritional Evaluation of pre-school children attended in Manglaralto Hospital, Santa Elena province

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (15) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Yumy Fernandez Velez ◽  
Angel Caballero Torres ◽  
Katiuska Mederos Mollineda
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Poverty And Health ◽  
Santa Elena

Con el objetivo de analizar los hábitos alimentarios, actividad física y estado nutricional de 514 niñas y niños en edades de 3 a 5 años, se realizó una investigación de corte transversal descriptiva, no experimental, y documental con técnicas cualitativas y cuantitativas para la descripción de los datos e informaciones encontradas, la cual permitió construir la labor técnica Se trabajó con encuestas, mensuraciones antropométricas e investigaciones bioquímicas (hemoglobina) en una muestra de la población atendida en la consulta ambulatoria del Hospital Manglaralto, provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, 2014. Se clasificó a los preescolares en desnutridos, normopeso, sobrepeso y obeso, además de identificar la existencia de anemia. Se buscó la asociación con los hábitos alimentarios, acceso y disponibilidad de alimentos, el nivel de cultura alimentaria y escolar, pobreza económica y educación sanitaria de las familias de los preescolares. Se encontró un 44.5% de desnutridos y 0,7% con sobrepeso, además de 81.7% con anemia. Se detectó asociación entre desnutrición y anemia en más de la tercera parte de la población estudiada, además de estar asociada la presentación de Infección Respiratoria Aguda y Enfermedad Diarreica Aguda con la desnutrición y la anemia. En la población estudiada existe correspondencia entre el estado nutricional y los determinantes estudiados. AbstractA cross-sectional descriptive piece of research was conducted in order to document the eating habits, physical activity and nutritional status of 514 children aged 3-5 years. Both Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to describe the data and information found; surveys, anthropometric evaluations and biochemical investigations (hemoglobin) were carried out on a sample of the population treated at the outpatient clinic of Manglaralto Hospital in Santa Elena province, Ecuador during 2014. Preschool children were classified as malnourished, normal weight, overweight and obese, and the existence of anemia was also identified. The data was studied to observe associations between eating habits, access to and availability of food, the level of culture in terms of diet and education, economic poverty and health education for families of preschoolers. It was found that 44.5% of the group were malnourished, 0.7% overweight, and 81.7% suffered from anemia. An association was found between malnutrition and anemia in more than a third of the population studied, with a further association between both conditions and acute respiratory infections and diarrheal disease. In the population there is a relationship between nutritional status and determining variables studied.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of patients with celiac disease in Oran pediatric clinic

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Farah KADDOUR ◽  
◽  
Nadia MAHDAD ◽  
Charef LATROCH ◽  
Karim BOUZIANE NEDJADI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Pediatric Clinic ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
Simple Carbohydrates ◽  
24 Hour Recall

Introduction Celiac disease (CD) is an enteropathy that requires a gluten-free diet (GFD), a restriction often generating nutritional imbalances Objective. to assess the nutritional status of a pediatric CD population. Population and methods. Among 84 CD patients recruited, 64 were retained (37 F/27M) and aged 1-<17 years old (1-<5 y (n=24), 5-<10 y (n=17), and 10-<17 y (n=23)). The anthropometric measurements, parents education level and profession were collected. Eating habits, GFD quality, daily energy expenditure (DEE) were evaluated. Food consumption was estimated by a 24 hour recall, followed by a 3 day record. Results were compared to the recommended intakes (RI). Results. Nine % of 1-<5 y CD were thin, and 19% were overweight/obese. Significant improvement of body mass index (BMI) z-score was noted in CD girls (p<0.0001), and boys (p<0.01), after GFD. Non-existent breakfast was noted in 23% of children and 22% of adolescents. Sugary drinks consumption was observed in 38% of 1-<5 y infants, and snacking was found in 79% of them, as well as, in half of 5-<10 y, and 10-<17 y population. Twenty six % of adolescents had GFD voluntary deviations. Energy balance (total energy intake (TEI) - DEE) was positive in 5-<10 y, and negative in 10-<17 y. In all CD population, breakfast energy intake was lower than RI, but was important for snack time, also during morning snack in 1-<5 y and 5-<10 y infants. Simple carbohydrates and saturated fatty acids intakes were higher than RI, and iron and vitamin (Vit.) D deficiency was noted in CD population. Adolescents had low calcium and zinc intakes. Conclusion. The studied CD pediatric population presents some nutritional imbalances, requiring a dietary monitoring.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of Tunisian adolescents: associated gender, environmental and socio-economic factors

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1306-1317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajer Aounallah-Skhiri ◽  
Habiba Ben Romdhane ◽  
Pierre Traissac ◽  
Sabrina Eymard-Duvernay ◽  
Francis Delpeuch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the nutritional status of Tunisian adolescents and associated factors.DesignA cross-sectional study based on a national stratified random cluster sample.Subjects and methodsIn all, 1295 boys and 1577 girls aged 15–19 years, of whom 28·4 % had already left school. Socio-economic characteristics of the parents, anthropometric measurements, food behaviours and physical activity of the adolescents were recorded during home visits.ResultsPrevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity (WHO/National Center for Health Statistics reference) were, respectively, 8·1 %, 17·4 % and 4·1 % among boys and 1·3 %, 20·7 % and 4·4 % among girls; abdominal obesity was highly prevalent among both sexes. Prevalence of overweight differed by region (from 11·5 % to 22·2 %) and was higher in urban v. rural areas for males (21·7 % v. 10·4 %) but not for females (21·7 % v. 19·2 %). These differences were partially mediated by socio-economic and lifestyle factors for males. For females, influence of cultural factors is hypothesised. In rural areas, overweight was more prevalent among boys of higher economic level households, having a working mother or a sedentary lifestyle; for girls, prevalence increased with the level of education of the mother. In urban areas, prevalence of overweight was related to eating habits: it was higher for boys with irregular snacking habits and for girls skipping daily meals. Urban girls having left school were also more overweight.ConclusionOverweight and abdominal obesity in late adolescence have become a true public health problem in Tunisia with the combined effects of cultural tradition for girls in rural areas, and of rapid economic development for boys and girls in cities.

scholarly journals Eating Habits Associated with Nutrition-Related Knowledge among University Students Enrolled in Academic Programs Related to Nutrition and Culinary Arts in Puerto Rico

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Rivera Medina ◽  
Mercedes Briones Urbano ◽  
Aixa de Jesús Espinosa ◽  
Ángel Toledo López
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Cooking Methods ◽  
Culinary Arts ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Methods And Techniques

University students frequently develop unhealthy eating habits. However, it is unknown if students enrolled in academic programs related to nutrition and culinary arts have healthier eating habits. We evaluated the relationship of eating habits and nutritional status of students in academic programs with knowledge on nutrition, as well as cooking methods and techniques. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in spring of 2019, while we completed a survey measuring eating habits and knowledge on nutrition, as well as cooking methods and techniques. Anthropometric measurements were collected for nutritional status estimation. The non-probabilistic convenience sample comprised 93 students pursuing degrees at Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Puerto Rico. Inadequate body mass index (BMI) was observed in 59% of the students. Eating habits, knowledge on nutrition, and knowledge on cooking methods and techniques were inadequate in 86%, 68%, and 41% of the population, respectively. Eating habits were associated with knowledge on nutrition and academic program, but not with knowledge on cooking methods and techniques. Most students reported having inadequate eating habits and BMI. Nutrition and dietetics students had the best knowledge on nutrition compared to culinary management students, a majority of whom had inadequate knowledge. We can conclude that there are other factors inherent to students’ life that may have a stronger influence on eating habits.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status among the Urban Meitei Children and Adolescents of Manipur, Northeast India

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maibam Samson Singh ◽  
R. K. Neeta Devi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Northeast India ◽  
Emotional Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Children And Adolescent

Purpose. To determine the nutritional status (underweight and overweight) among Meitei children and adolescents. Methods. Cross-sectional data on 854 subjects (384 boys and 470 girls) were collected during the months of May 2009 to August 2009 following house-to-house survey. An anthropometric rod and a weighing scale were used to measure height and weight. The presence of underweight and overweight has been evaluated using the international cutoff points for children and adolescents. MS-Excel software was used for all statistical analyses. Results. A high prevalence of underweight (30.21%) and overweight (3.12%) in the present study was found among children and adolescent boys, respectively. Among girls, the prevalence of both underweight (33.86%) and overweight (5.18%) was reported higher among children than adolescents, and the differences in the distribution were significant at 0.05 levels. The overall prevalence of underweight (28.29%) was found more or less the same among boys and girls, but overweight (5.10%) was reported higher among girls than boys (2.34%). Conclusion. The possible reasons for both forms of malnutrition among Meitei children and adolescents could be traced through poverty, low dietary intake, socioeconomic condition, nutrition transition, and changing lifestyles. The other possible reasons could be due to peer pressure, eating habits, or emotional factor.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI KONSULTASI DAN PENGUKURAN STATUS GIZI USIA REMAJA (SMA) SECARA ONLINE (NUTRI-O)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Dodhi Widyatnoko ◽  
Meiwita Budiharsana ◽  
Artha Prabawa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Nutrient Deficiency ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
System Thinking ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Online Consultation ◽  
Physical Abilities ◽  
Health Application

In Indonesia, the current trends and issues has changed of the malnutrition paradigm. The nutritional status of adolescents in Indonesia is experiencing double burden problems (Riskesdas 2007, 2010, and 2013). This happens due to improper lifestyle and eating habits, thus causing adolescents to be at risk of malnutrition, both deficiency or overnutrition. The nutrient deficiency has an impact on decreasing physical abilities, immune system, thinking and learning concentration. While overnutrition such as overweight and obesity in adolescents, increasing the risk of non-infectious diseases during adulthood such as heart and blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study is to develop an Android-based m-Health application model as an effort to monitor nutritional status and online consultation. The development method that used is a prototype. Application modeling begins with system requirements analysis, context diagrams, Entity Relational Diagrams (ERD), Table Relational Diagrams (TRD), Flow Charts and User Interface Design. Adolescent nutritional status measured base on Height divided by Age (TB/U), Body Mass Index divided by Age (BMI/U) and other health conditions. The system information formed by the design concept can provide an information of nutritional status and fascinate competent nutritionists to give an interactive nutritional consultation.

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