Measuring prevalence of obesity-associated risk factors in a Sample of female students in primary schools  in MadinahMunawarah

Abdul Jawad, Suha

doi:10.21608/mkas.2019.157861

Measuring prevalence of obesity-associated risk factors in a Sample of female students in primary schools in MadinahMunawarah

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Suha Abdul Jawad

10.21608/mkas.2019.157861

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This study was conducted for detecting prevalence of obesity-associated risk factors in a Sample of female students in primary schools inMadinahMunawarah. The study sample consisted of 2000 students from 28 primary schools in Madinah, Madinah, whose ages ranged between 6 and 12 years. Their height and weight were measured, calculated for their age and body mass index (BMI)& body mass index for age (BMIFA). Theinformation was obtained through personal interviews and maternal follow-up, maternal follow-up is complete 24 hours for accuracy of data. Thefindings indicated that The prevalence of obesity and overweight was 26,8% and 30,6%, respectively.
It was also noted that 100% of girls eat snacks, while it was noted that 43.5% of girls eat fast food and 48.9% of them eat fast food once a week, 38.4% of them drink carbonated water. We recommend eliminating sugar-sweetened beverages in the school's food vending centers. Improve nutritional behaviors at home. Increasing physical education hours and eating healthy food through school curricula.

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