Para avaliar o grau de inadequação nutricional foram estudadas 2445 raparigas e 2400 rapazes, perfazendo um total de 4845 crianças com idades compreendidas entre os sete e os nove anos de idade. O peso e a altura foram determinados de acordo com os procedimentos internacionalmente recomendados, sendo posteriormente calculado o índice de massa corporal; definiu-se excesso de peso e obesidade segundo os critérios...
Obesity is one of the most serious health problems in children, and it's frequently related to low activity levels and inadequate nutrition. To evaluate the prevalence of nutritional inadequacy a total of 4845 children (2445 girls and 2400 boys) aged 7-9 years old, were observed. Height and weight were measured according to international standards, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Overweight and obesit...
Abstract: PREVALENCE OF NUTRITIONAL INADEQUACY Among Portuguese ChildrenObesity is one of the most serious health problems in children, and it's frequently related to low activity levels and inadequate nutrition. To evaluate the prevalence of nutritional inadequacy a total of 4845 children (2445 girls and 2400 boys) aged 7-9 years old, were observed. Height and weight were measured according to international st...
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Strenuous physical activity is known to generate reactive oxygen species to a point that can exceed the antioxidant defense system and lead to oxidative stress. Dietary intake of antioxidants, plasma enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase [Gr], and glutathione peroxidase [GPx]) activities, nonenzymatic (total antioxidant status [TAS], uric acid, alpha-tocopherol, retinol, alpha-carotene, beta-ca...
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The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children is growing. A number of eating patterns have been associated with different risks of overweight. Sugar sweetened beverages have received considerable attention as potential sources of energy in liquid form that could be responsible for body weight gain. Objective: Evaluate the association between fluid intake and overweight in schoolchildren. Material ...
The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children is growing. A number of eating patterns have been associated with different risks of overweight. Sugar sweetened beverages have received considerable attention as potential sources of energy in liquid form that could be responsible for body weight gain. Objective: Evaluate the association between fluid intake and overweight in schoolchildren. Material ...