scholarly journals School-Level Body Mass Index Shapes Children's Weight Trajectories

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (12) ◽  
pp. 917-927
Author(s):  
Ashley W. Kranjac
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Level ◽  
Weight Trajectories

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249595
Author(s):  
Mary Vincent Mosha ◽  
Sia E. Msuya ◽  
Elizabeth Kasagama ◽  
Philip Ayieko ◽  
Jim Todd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
School Children ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Level ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Adjusted Relative Risk ◽  
Sugary Drinks

Background Prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in low- and middle-income countries is on the rise. We focused on multiple factors which could influence body mass index. Methods A cross sectional school-based study was conducted in Moshi, Tanzania. Primary school children aged 9–11 years were recruited from 20 schools through a multistage sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect information on physical activity and diet by food frequency questionnaire. Height and weight measurements were taken and body mass index z scores for age and sex (BMIZ) calculated using the WHO AnthroPlus. Children were considered thin if BMIZ was <-2 standard deviations and overweight or obese if BMIZ was >1 SD. Information on school policies and environment was obtained from headteachers. Correlates of overweight and obesity were examined using a multinomial multilevel logistic regression. Results A total of 1170 primary school children, of whom 636 (54%) were girls, were recruited from 20 schools. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 15% overall (overweight 9% and obesity 6%) and most prevalent in urban areas (23%) and in private schools (24%). Moreover, thinness was found to be (10%) overall, most prevalent in rural areas (13%) and in government schools (14%). At school level, residing in urban (adjusted relative risk ratio [aRRR] 3.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.49,5.68) and being in private school (aRRR 4.08; 95% CI 2.66,6.25) were associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity while availability of playgrounds in schools (aRRR 0.68; 95% CI 0.47, 0.97) was associated with a lower risk of overweight and obesity. At home level, availability of sugary drinks (aRRR 1.52; 95% CI 1.01,2.28) was associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity. Conclusion Overweight and obesity are common in private schools and in urban settings. Efforts should be taken to ensure availability of playgrounds in schools and encouraging children to engage in physical activities.

scholarly journals Association between Nutrition Policies and Student Body Mass Index

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Marlene B. Schwartz ◽  
Julien Leider ◽  
Juliana F. W. Cohen ◽  
Lindsey Turner ◽  
Jamie F. Chriqui
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
School Level ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Cost Study ◽  
Sugary Drinks ◽  
Nutrition Policies ◽  
Competitive Foods

In response to concerns about childhood obesity, many US states have implemented policies to limit the sale of unhealthy foods and beverages (e.g., snacks, desserts, and sugary drinks) sold in competition with school meal programs (i.e., competitive foods) in order to improve the nutritional environment of schools and support student health. This study measured state-level competitive food and beverage policies that require foods and beverages sold in à la carte lines, vending machines, and school stores to meet strong nutrition standards and tested the hypothesis that students living in states with stronger laws would have lower body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentiles. BMI data from a national sample of 1625 students attending 284 schools from the School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study were linked to state laws coded as part of the National Wellness Policy Study. A survey-adjusted linear regression model accounting for student and school-level characteristics showed that stronger state nutrition policies were associated with lower student BMI scores (coefficient: −0.06, 95% CI: −0.12, −0.00). Additional models indicated that stronger state policies were significantly associated with fewer unhealthy foods and beverages available in schools. These findings suggest that strong regulations on competitive foods and beverages may lead to improvements in the nutritional quality of the school environment and student BMI. Thus, current federal standards regulating snacks in US schools (i.e., Smart Snacks) are an important element of a comprehensive strategy to improve the school nutrition environment and reduce rates of childhood obesity.

191: Does the Body Mass Index Affect the Outcome Following Reconstruction of Orthotopic Neobladder?

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 64-64
Author(s):  
Murugesan Manoharan ◽  
Martha A. Reyes ◽  
Alan M. Nieder ◽  
Bruce R. Kava ◽  
MarkS Soloway
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Orthotopic Neobladder

477: Body Mass Index and Impact on PSA Screening and Prostate Cancer Detection in the Plco Trial

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 155-155
Author(s):  
Robert L. Grubb ◽  
David L. Levin ◽  
Paul F. Pinsky ◽  
Jerome Mabie ◽  
Thomas L. Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Prostate Cancer Detection ◽  
Psa Screening

1887: Predicting ESWL Stone-Free Rates Using Body Mass Index and Hounsfield Units

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 498-499
Author(s):  
Gyan Pareek ◽  
J. James Bruno ◽  
Georgia Panagopoulos ◽  
Noel A. Armenakas ◽  
John A. Fracchia
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hounsfield Units

1480: The Association of Body Mass Index and Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels in a Population-Based Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 173 (4S) ◽  
pp. 401-401
Author(s):  
Javier Hernandez ◽  
Jacques Baillargeon ◽  
Brad Pollock ◽  
Alan R. Kristal ◽  
Patrick Bradshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Prostate Specific Antigen ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Serum Prostate Specific Antigen
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