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Overweight/obesity in children (6 to 14 years) from Bragança: relationship with physical activity

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Resumo:The purpose was to study the prevalence of overweight/ obesity and examine the relationship between physical activity and obesity. Methods: Weight and height were measured in 1493 children (6 to 14 years old), of both gender. Overweight/obesity was calculated according to IOTF cut-off values for BMI. Means of transportation to school and the time spent watching TV were assessed. The odds ratio between these variables and obesity were calculated.
Autores principais:Vasques, Catarina
Outros Autores:Correia, Teresa I.G.; Lopes, Vitor P.
Ano:2008
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:documento de conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB
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Resumo:The purpose was to study the prevalence of overweight/ obesity and examine the relationship between physical activity and obesity. Methods: Weight and height were measured in 1493 children (6 to 14 years old), of both gender. Overweight/obesity was calculated according to IOTF cut-off values for BMI. Means of transportation to school and the time spent watching TV were assessed. The odds ratio between these variables and obesity were calculated.