Silvia Barja-Fernández1, Margarita Pino Juste2, Iago Portela Pino3, Rosaura Leis Trabazo4. 1. Grupo Fisiopatología Endocrina. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela (IDIS). 2. Departamento de Didáctica, Organización Escolar y Métodos de Investigación. Universidad de Vigo. 3. Departamento de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y Deporte. Universidad Isabel I. 4. Unidad de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica. Departamento de Pediatría. Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Introduction: obesity causes millions of deaths each year. Its high prevalence in children and adolescents from southern European countries, including Spain, is associated with the new food preferences and decreased physical activity. Objective: to evaluate diet quality and physical activity in Galician schoolchildren in order to assess if modifying the current intervention strategies in lifestyles is required. Methods: in the present study, 662 students from the south of Galicia were studied (9-17 years). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as adiposity indicator. The dietary pattern was evaluated through the Kidmed test and physical activity with PAQ-C. The sample was stratified by BMI according to Cole international standards. Data were analysed with the SPPS software. Results: fifty-six per cent of children are at high risk of overnutrition or need to improve their nutrition. The average adherence to the Mediterranean diet was low (7.64 ± 2.28), worsening with age and adiposity significantly. The average level of physical activity was moderate (3.02 ± 0.74) and it was lower in girls and adolescents; 58% showed a low-moderate level of physical activity. Quality diet was positively correlated with physical activity and negatively with BMI. Conclusions: Galician students showed a diet and physical activity risky pattern according to international/national recommendations. After several years of awareness campaigns and lifestyle interventions, improving their diet and increasing physical activity is still necessary.
INTRODUCTION: Introduction: obesity causes millions of deaths each year. Its high prevalence in children and adolescents from southern European countries, including Spain, is associated with the new food preferences and decreased physical activity. Objective: to evaluate diet quality and physical activity in Galician schoolchildren in order to assess if modifying the current intervention strategies in lifestyles is required. Methods: in the present study, 662 students from the south of Galicia were studied (9-17 years). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as adiposity indicator. The dietary pattern was evaluated through the Kidmed test and physical activity with PAQ-C. The sample was stratified by BMI according to Cole international standards. Data were analysed with the SPPS software. Results: fifty-six per cent of children are at high risk of overnutrition or need to improve their nutrition. The average adherence to the Mediterranean diet was low (7.64 ± 2.28), worsening with age and adiposity significantly. The average level of physical activity was moderate (3.02 ± 0.74) and it was lower in girls and adolescents; 58% showed a low-moderate level of physical activity. Quality diet was positively correlated with physical activity and negatively with BMI. Conclusions: Galician students showed a diet and physical activity risky pattern according to international/national recommendations. After several years of awareness campaigns and lifestyle interventions, improving their diet and increasing physical activity is still necessary.
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Actividad física. Dieta mediterránea. Escolares. Hábitos saludables. Obesidad.
Authors: Maria Del Mar Bibiloni; Laura Gallardo-Alfaro; Santiago F Gómez; Julia Wärnberg; Maddi Osés-Recalde; Marcela González-Gross; Narcís Gusi; Susana Aznar; Elena Marín-Cascales; Miguel A González-Valeiro; Lluís Serra-Majem; Nicolás Terrados; Marta Segu; Camille Lassale; Clara Homs; Juan Carlos Benavente-Marín; Idoia Labayen; Augusto G Zapico; Jesús Sánchez-Gómez; Fabio Jiménez-Zazo; Pedro E Alcaraz; Marta Sevilla-Sánchez; Estefanía Herrera-Ramos; Susana Pulgar; Clara Sistac; Helmut Schröder; Cristina Bouzas; Josep A Tur Journal: Nutrients Date: 2022-02-09 Impact factor: 5.717