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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2019)
The prevalence of overweight & obesity in children & adolescents
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Sayli Sanjay Deo, Dr. Keerthi Rao
Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of overweight & obesity in children & adolescents of age group 5 to 10 & 10 to 15 years. Methodology: A simple random sample of 100 school students of Pravara public school Loni, including 83 boys and 17 girls. The participants included were between age group of 5 to 10 & 10 to 15 years. Outcome Measures: Body Mass Index, (BMI) Results: According to the study in adolescents (10 to 15 years) underweight were 1%,healthy were 20%,16%,overweight were 2%,1% & obese were 4%, 8%. In children (5 to 10 years) underweight were 2%, healthy were 19%, overweight were 2%, 4% & obese were 3%. Conclusion: the study concluded that as there were more students who were overweight & obese so, it is necessary to follow up at health centers & train them about healthy lifestyle.
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Pages:132-134
How to cite this article:
Sayli Sanjay Deo, Dr. Keerthi Rao "The prevalence of overweight & obesity in children & adolescents". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 132-134
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