The Relationship Between Middle Childhood Body Mass Index Stress Physical Activity And Academic Achievement

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The Relationship Between Middle Childhood Body Mass Index, Stress, Physical Activity, and Academic Achievement

Author : Johnna Kellie Fox Thompson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Relationship Between Middle Childhood Body Mass Index, Stress, Physical Activity, and Academic Achievement written by Johnna Kellie Fox Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the relationships between body mass index (BMI), stress, physical activity, and academic achievement among middle childhood students. The researcher used a mixed-methods research design. The general population for this study was composed of students at one of the district's intermediate schools. -- The sample included 680 students from a small, suburban intermediate school (Grades 4 [N=231], 5 [N=218], and 6 [N=231], 337 males and 343 females). The school is located in a suburban area near a large city in the southeast. The students from the school described themselves as White (71%), African American (16%), Hispanic (7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2%), Multi-Racial (4%), Economically Disadvantaged (39%), Limited English Proficient (2%), Students with Disabilities (17%), and Academically Gifted (26%). -- Participants were weighed and measured to establish valid BMI. The physical education teacher took all of the measurements. Academic achievement was obtained using district benchmark test results and report card grades. Tardies, in-school suspensions, and out-of-school suspensions for the first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year were also used. Reading and math grades for the first 9-week grading period were collected by the school data manager. District benchmark data were collected by the assistant principal. Data from physical education classes measuring student stress and physical activity were collected and coded with each student's number by the physical education teacher. Data collection included interviews with teachers to determine teacher perceptions regarding childhood obesity, stress, physical activity, and the relationship these have with academic performance. -- Based on BMI classifications for age and sex, nearly 40% were either classified as underweight (n=39), overweight (n=86), or obese (n=118). A significant correlation existed for academic achievement between BMI and language arts grades, math benchmarks, and science benchmarks (for fifth grade only). There was also a significant correlation between BMI and stress levels for students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. No other significant differences were discovered between BMI, academic performance, and physical activity levels.

Educating the Student Body

Author : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309283140
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis Educating the Student Body by : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment

Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement in Rural, Low-income, Mexican Origin, Elementary School Aged Children

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Author : Lisa Christine Martinez
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ISBN 13 : 9781321212150
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (121 download)

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Book Synopsis The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement in Rural, Low-income, Mexican Origin, Elementary School Aged Children by : Lisa Christine Martinez

Download or read book The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement in Rural, Low-income, Mexican Origin, Elementary School Aged Children written by Lisa Christine Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 33% of children in the U.S. are overweight/obese, thus increasing their risk for adverse health effects. Physical inactivity has been identified as a contributing factor to this problem yet the majority of children are not meeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Physical Activity Guidelines and most schools are not offering daily physical education. The overall purpose of this prospective, descriptive study was to examine the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement in rural, low income, Mexican origin, elementary school aged children. In addition, physical activity rates and correlates were also examined. The study utilized a cross sectional design and data from two sources: baseline data from the Niños Sanos, Familia Sana study and school testing data from the Firebaugh Las Deltas Unified School District. Niños Sanos, Familia Sana study is a 5-year, multifaceted childhood obesity study in the towns of Firebaugh and San Joaquin, California, with an overall goal of slowing the increase of body mass index in children ages 3-8. Baseline data were collected between March 1, 2012 and January 15, 2013. Children were included in the subsample (N=66) if they 1) attended Hazel M. Bailey Elementary School during the 2012-2013 school year and 2) had 3 or more days of accelerometer wear. The majority of the children were born in the United States (92%) while the majority of their mothers were born in Mexico (80%). 38% of the children were overweight/obese. English Language Arts and mathematics test scores were found to be unrelated to physical activity. 72% of the children averaged 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day. Boys were significantly more active than girls. The significance of this study is its new knowledge concerning general physical activity and academic achievement, and health behaviors in an understudied, at risk community. The Latino population comprises 38% of California's population and is disproportionately affected by overweight and obesity. Rural location and residence make it difficult to reach these two communities. Findings can be used to support public policies thus promoting lifelong healthy weight through obesity prevention among Latino children.

Assessing Physical Fitness Components, Obesity, Motor Skills, Health Outcomes and Academic Performance of Schoolchildren

Author : Souhail Hermassi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832525571
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Book Synopsis Assessing Physical Fitness Components, Obesity, Motor Skills, Health Outcomes and Academic Performance of Schoolchildren by : Souhail Hermassi

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Obesity in the Middle School

Author : Dr.Jacques Thigpen,Ed.D.
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387716492
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Book Synopsis Obesity in the Middle School by : Dr.Jacques Thigpen,Ed.D.

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An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Propensity for Physical Activity, Dietary Self-efficacy, Academic Achievement and Their Manifestation Between Gender and Ethnic Groups at the Middle School Level

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Author : Stacy Leigh DeCarbo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (712 download)

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Book Synopsis An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Propensity for Physical Activity, Dietary Self-efficacy, Academic Achievement and Their Manifestation Between Gender and Ethnic Groups at the Middle School Level by : Stacy Leigh DeCarbo

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Childhood Obesity

Author : Stephanie Stanger-Hale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (668 download)

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Book Synopsis Childhood Obesity by : Stephanie Stanger-Hale

Download or read book Childhood Obesity written by Stephanie Stanger-Hale and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research on the correlation between childhood obesity and physical activity outside of school according to the body mass index (BMI).

Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity

Author : Cynthia A. Bascetta
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781422313701
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (137 download)

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Book Synopsis Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity by : Cynthia A. Bascetta

Download or read book Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity written by Cynthia A. Bascetta and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth

Author : Jana Pařízková
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1608059464
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth by : Jana Pařízková

Download or read book Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth written by Jana Pařízková and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An imbalance between high energy intake – due to inadequate diet – and reduced energy expenditure – caused by sedentary habits – is believed to create an inherent risk of obesity among individuals. Lifestyle changes among preschool children coupled with health problems (cardiovascular, metabolic, orthopedic, psychological etc.) correlate to an observed increase in body mass index and may even predispose growing children towards obesity in their adult life. Adequate physical activity in the form of regular exercise (in terms of intensity, frequency and duration) has been shown to reduce BMI and have a positive impact on health and physical fitness levels among children. Thus physical activity programs have been applied for obesity prevention and treatment with some degree of success. Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth focuses on research findings and recommendations to mitigate obesity risk in children during early growth stages. The reviews presented in this volume give readers an interdisciplinary insight into the realm of obesity as a global epidemic in early childhood. The review also discusses interventions based on physical activity, which can help combat obesity among children while avoiding undesirable strategies (such as strict diets). The book is intended for public health officials, social workers, as well as general medical practitioners and counsellors.

Development of body composition and its relationship with physical activity in healthy Swedish children

Author : Hanna Henriksson
Publisher : Linköping University Electronic Press
ISBN 13 : 9175190931
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (751 download)

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Book Synopsis Development of body composition and its relationship with physical activity in healthy Swedish children by : Hanna Henriksson

Download or read book Development of body composition and its relationship with physical activity in healthy Swedish children written by Hanna Henriksson and published by Linköping University Electronic Press. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity according to the World Health Organization is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. The proportion of childhood obesity is high both globally and in Sweden. This is of great concern since obese children tend to stay obese in adulthood. In order to develop strategies to prevent early childhood obesity more knowledge is needed regarding factors explaining why children become overweight and obese. Preventive strategies require accurate and easy-to-use methods to assess physical activity in response to energy expenditure as well as energy intake in young children, but such methods are largely lacking or have shown limited accuracy. The aims of this thesis were: 1) to describe the longitudinal development of body composition from 1 week to 4.5 years of age; 2) to study relationships between measures of body composition and the physical activity level (PAL) at 1.5 and 3 years of age; 3) to evaluate if heart rate recording and movement registration using Actiheart can capture variations in total energy expenditure (TEE) and activity energy expenditure (AEE) at 1.5 and 3 years; 4) to evaluate the potential of a 7-day activity diary to assess PAL at 1.5 and 3 years of age; 5) to evaluate a new tool (TECH) using mobile phones for assessing energy intake at 3 years of age. Healthy children were investigated at 1 and 12 weeks (n=44), at 1.5 (n=44), 3 (n=33) and 4.5 (n=26) years of age. Body composition was measured using air-displacement plethysmography at 1 and 12 weeks and at 4.5 years of age. At 1.5 and 3 years, body composition, TEE, PAL and AEE were assessed using the doubly labelled water method and indirect calorimetry. Heart rate and movements were recorded using Actiheart (four days) and physical activities were registered using the 7-day diary. Energy intake was assessed using TECH during one complete 24-hour period. Average percentage of total body fat (TBF) and average fat mass index (FMI) were higher (+3 to +81 %), while fat-free mass index (FFMI) was slightly lower (-2 to -9 %), in children in the study from 12 weeks until 4.5 years of age when compared to corresponding reference values. A relationship between TBF% and PAL was found both at 1.5 and 3 years of age. At 3 years, but not at 1.5 years, this could be explained by a relationship between PAL and FFMI. Actiheart recordings explained a significant but small fraction (8%) of the variation in free-living TEE at 1.5 and 3 years, and in AEE (6 %) at 3 years, above that explained by body composition variables. At 1.5 and 3 years of age, PAL estimated by means of the activity diary using metabolic equivalent (MET) values by Ainsworth et al. was not significantly different from reference PAL, but the accuracy for individuals was low. Average energy intake assessed by TECH was not significantly different from TEE. However, the accuracy for individuals was poor. The results of this thesis suggest that 1) The higher body fatness of the children in the study compared to the corresponding reference values may indicate the presence of a secular trend in body composition development characterized by a high body fatness. 2) Body fatness might counteract physical activity at 1.5 years of age when the capacity to perform physical activity is limited, but not at 3 years of age when such a capacity has been developed. 3) Actiheart recordings explained a significant but small fraction of the variation in TEE at 1.5 and 3 years, and in AEE at 3 years of age, above that explained by body composition variables. 4) The activity diary and TECH produced mean values in agreement with reference PAL and TEE, respectively, but the accuracy for individual children was low. In conclusion, the results of this thesis suggest the presence of a secular trend in body composition development in healthy Swedish children, from infancy up to 4.5 years of age, which is characterized by a high body fatness. Methods to assess physical activity and energy intake at 1.5 and 3 years of age provided some promising results on a group level, although further research is needed to increase the accuracy of these methods in individual children.

Comparison of Body Composition (obesity) on FitnessGram Performance, Self-perception, and Attitudes of Middle School Students

Author : Rochelle M. Solo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (694 download)

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Book Synopsis Comparison of Body Composition (obesity) on FitnessGram Performance, Self-perception, and Attitudes of Middle School Students by : Rochelle M. Solo

Download or read book Comparison of Body Composition (obesity) on FitnessGram Performance, Self-perception, and Attitudes of Middle School Students written by Rochelle M. Solo and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presence of adolescent obesity in today's youth has become a major public health problem. Many adolescents, their parents, and health care providers are faced with an increase in body size and the repercussions that follow. This study analyzed adolescents' body mass index (BMI) and its relationship with physical fitness, physical activity enjoyment, self-perception and activity level of middle school aged (13-15 years old) students. This study was designed to answer the primary question: is body composition associated with FitnessGram performance, physical activity enjoyment, self-perception and activity level of middle school students? A quantitative design was employed in 67 participants (31 boys and 36 girls) to obtain data from the FitnessGram and a 30-item survey. BMI data indicated that the majority of all participants (57.45%) were either overweight or obese. There was a significant (p

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA USE AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Author : Heather Shasa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (742 download)

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Book Synopsis THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA USE AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. by : Heather Shasa

Download or read book THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA USE AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. written by Heather Shasa and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity is one of the biggest concerns facing our nation today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, statistics show that in 2003-2004, over 12 and a half million children were considered overweight between the ages of 2-19. Studies have shown that media use, specifically television viewing, may have implications in childhood obesity. The purpose of this research was to analyze three different forms of media use (television, computer, and cell phone use) and its relationship, if any, to the body mass index of middle school students, aged 11-14 years old. Results showed that parent's perceptions of height and weight differed from their child's actual measurements. Findings also indicated that having a bedroom TV and reduced physical activity appears to increase body mass index. Additional studies should be conducted to analyze computer and cell phone use as possible implications in childhood obesity.

The Relationship Between the Body Mass Index and the Daily Physical Activity of Children and Their Parents

Author : Jennifer Harmon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (868 download)

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Book Synopsis The Relationship Between the Body Mass Index and the Daily Physical Activity of Children and Their Parents by : Jennifer Harmon

Download or read book The Relationship Between the Body Mass Index and the Daily Physical Activity of Children and Their Parents written by Jennifer Harmon and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Understanding the Underlying Social, Maternal, and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Overweight and Obesity from Birth to Adolescence

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Author : Margaret Mochon Demment
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (913 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding the Underlying Social, Maternal, and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Overweight and Obesity from Birth to Adolescence by : Margaret Mochon Demment

Download or read book Understanding the Underlying Social, Maternal, and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Overweight and Obesity from Birth to Adolescence written by Margaret Mochon Demment and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background The relationship between changes in family socioeconomic status (SES) and the development of obesity in childhood is unknown. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between growth and two measures of SES change in childhood: family income trajectory and early-life food insecurity, and whether SES modified the relationship between the school nutrition and physical activity (N & PA) environment and growth during middle school, 6th to 8th grade. Methods This longitudinal research employed a birth cohort (n=595) located in rural New York State, followed from birth to 15 years. Data were collected through an audit of medical records, mailed questionnaires, and an assessment of the middle school N & PA environments. Family income and body mass index (BMI) z-score trajectories were created using latent-class modeling techniques to group children based on similar trends across time. Linear mixed models were used to estimate rate change in BMI zscore. Results 1. Children with poorer income trajectories were more likely to be in overweight and obese trajectories. Children who were persistently low-income were more likely to be in the overweight-stable BMI trajectory, and downwardly mobile children were more likely to be in the obese BMI trajectory. 2. The association between food insecurity and growth status varied across time. Foodinsecure children had a lower estimated BMI z-score in early childhood compared to food-secure children, but their elevated rate of growth during childhood resulted in a higher estimated BMI z-score by the age of 15 compared to food-secure children. 3. The association between the school environment and change in BMI z-score depended on income trajectory. Specifically, reductions in BMI z-score were associated with better physical education and general physical activity promotion environments among adolescents with unstable and persistent low-income trajectories. Conclusion Low SES trajectories and food insecurity were positively associated with the development of overweight and obesity in complex ways across childhood. Depending on an adolescent's income trajectory, better middle school environments for physical activity were associated with decreased obesity risk.

Health and Academic Achievement

Author : Blandina Bernal-Morales
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789237300
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Book Synopsis Health and Academic Achievement by : Blandina Bernal-Morales

Download or read book Health and Academic Achievement written by Blandina Bernal-Morales and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotional, physical and social well-being describe human health from birth. Good health goes hand in hand with the ability to handle stress for the future. However, biological factors such as diet, life experiences such as drug abuse, bullying, burnout and social factors such as family and community support at the school stage tend to mold health problems, affecting academic achievements. This book is a compilation of current scientific information about the challenges that students, families and teachers face regarding health and academic achievements. Contributions also relate to how physical activity, psychosocial support and other interventions can be made to understand resilience and vulnerability to school desertion. This book will be of interest to readers from broad professional fields, non-specialist readers, and those involved in education policy.

Implications of Childhood Overweight and Obesity on Learning Behaviour and Classroom Performance

Author : Ayoub Kafyulilo
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656205833
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (562 download)

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Book Synopsis Implications of Childhood Overweight and Obesity on Learning Behaviour and Classroom Performance by : Ayoub Kafyulilo

Download or read book Implications of Childhood Overweight and Obesity on Learning Behaviour and Classroom Performance written by Ayoub Kafyulilo and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Pedagogy - Pedagogic Sociology, grade: none, University of Dar es Salaam, language: English, abstract: This article is based on a study carried out from October, 2007 to May, 2008 that investigated the extent to which overweight and obesity were challenges among primary school children in Kinondoni and Njombe Districts in Tanzania. Systematic random sampling was used to select schools while stratified sampling and simple random sampling were used in selecting pupils and teachers who participated in the study. Measurement of weights and heights was done to determine Body Mass Index (BMI), while measurement of skin folds was done to determine body fat percentage. Close-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data on the implications of overweight and obesity on health and learning behaviours. Findings of the study revealed that an average of 13.5% of children were overweight or obese. Hypertension, excessive sweating, teasing and peer rejection were common to obese children. In addition, overweight and obese children were reported to perform less than their peers in academic and physical activities. This study rerecommends among other things the establishment of education programs through mass media to raise people's awareness of how overweight and obesity affects children's health, social and classroom learning behaviours as well as performance. [...]

The Relationship Between Parent-child Interactions and Child Body Mass Index

Author : Andrew M. McLlarky
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book The Relationship Between Parent-child Interactions and Child Body Mass Index written by Andrew M. McLlarky and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract:PURPOSE: Childhood obesity is fast becoming a worldwide epidemic. Parents have been found to playa pivotal role in the development of their child, but just how parent- child relationships affect child BMI is not clearly defined. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship existed between parent-child interactions and child BMI class. DATA SOURCE AND METHODS: This study used data from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. We derived our sample from the NSCH using these inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-9 years old, mothers or fathers as the respondent, no identified developmental delay or impairment, no identified autism, and availability of both height and weight of the child. Of the 102353 interviews completed, 16 332 met the eligibility criteria for inclusion in this study. The independent variables included the three levels of parent-child interaction: authority, intimacy, and companionship. The dependent variable in this study was the child's BMI class which was divided into 2 groups; group 1 (underweight and normal weight) and group 2 (at risk for overweight and overweight). RESULTS: Bivariate analysis revealed that an association existed between all levels of parent-child interaction and child BMI class. A multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that under the authority level, media hours of 2 (p =.008, OR = 1.39) and greater than 3 (p = .001, OR = 1.60) reliably predicted an increased likelihood of the child being in group 2. Under the intimacy domain, children of parents who responded as not at all concerned with their relationship with the child were at a decreased likelihood of being in group 2 (p = .018, OR = .810). CONCLUSIONS: Authority was the most strongly related domain to child BMI class. Higher levels of parental intimacy were found to decrease a child's risk of overweight or obese. The companionship domain was not related to child BMI class. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The results of this study provide the pediatric physical therapist insight into intervention strategies that address both the parents and the children in order to reduce childhood obesity. The physical therapist may work with the child to find alternative activities to substitute for watching television, videos, or playing video games. Physical therapists can playa crucial role in educating parents about the detrimental effects of sedentary activities on their child's weight status and encouraging them to set limits on sedentary activities.