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- Title
OBESITY, DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR AMONG YOUTH IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA.
- Authors
Rozida, Jakimoska-Jordanoska; Vera, Simovska
- Abstract
Extensive research during the last few decades has identified that behavior risk factors such as unhealthy diet, inadequate physical activity, obesity and tobacco use are the main global targets in prevention of NCD's. The objectives of our cross-section study were to estimate the nutrition status among youth and the significant correlation between nutrition status and health behavior including dietary habits, physical activity levels and sedentary behavior. The sample size was 400 randomly selected school-aged children and adolescents from 14 to 18 years old. Standardized, non-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), the International Questionnaire for assessment of Physical Activity (IPAQ)-short version and the anthropometric measurements: body weight and height, and body mass index (BMI kg/m2) presented in percentile using the WHO Child Growth Standards were used. Statistical analysis was included within descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test and Logistic regression analysis using the SPSS Statistics! 7.0. There was significant difference in high intensity physical/sports activity between two groups. Sedentary behavior had the highest influence on development of childhood obesity. Significant correlation was estimated between obesity and sweetness food (pasta, rise and potatoes), soft drinks, but drinking water had a protective effect. Prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in youth require systems-level approaches that include the skills of registered dietitians/nutritionists, sports coaches as well as consistent and integrated messages and environmental support across all sectors of society, especially educational sector.
- Publication
Activities in Physical Education & Sport, 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1, p104
- ISSN
1857-7687
- Publication type
Academic Journal