Underweight, overweight and obesity among a Piedmont (Northern Italy) children sample

The aim of the present study is to assess the incidence of under/overweight and obesity in a sample of children 6-11 years old in Turin province and to monitor the secular trend in weight. Our survey shows that about 2% of children are underweight, 17% overweight and 3% obese. Males show a prevalenc...

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Published in:Journal of Biological Research 2011-01, Vol.84 (1), p.120-120
Main Authors: Micheletti Cremasco, M., Lorè, A., Zanon, F., Fubini, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BMI, underweight, overweight, obesity
Body weight
Children
Obesity
Overweight
Underweight
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Summary:The aim of the present study is to assess the incidence of under/overweight and obesity in a sample of children 6-11 years old in Turin province and to monitor the secular trend in weight. Our survey shows that about 2% of children are underweight, 17% overweight and 3% obese. Males show a prevalence of overweight and obesity, The comparison of current data with those collected in 1979 by Ente Italiano Moda (E.I.M.) [I] shows a significant increase of weight problems in both sexes: this, in chilhood, is an emergent social problem that can produce adverse health effects in adulthood. It could be prevented encouraging correct eating behaviors and active lifestyle among children.
ISSN:1826-8838
2284-0230
DOI:10.4081/jbr.2011.4637