The effect of physical activity, dietary habits and lifestyle on the prevalence of abesity in school-aged students
Abstract
Epidemiological studies worldwide confirm a rapid increase in body fatness in young population. Recent studies show that young population in Greece is the most obese in Europe and one of the most obese in the world. The purpose of this epidemiological study was to record the prevalence of obesity in school-aged children and adolescents and to evaluate the obesity origins, interpreting at the same time, students’ social factors, lifestyle, their habitual physical activity and their eating behaviors in the family and school environment as well as during their leisure time activities. The present study was carried out in Greece in randomly selected 19 primary schools, 13 junior high schools and 8 high schools. A sample of 3546 students (1757 males & 1787 females) aged from 8 to 18 participated in this study. In order to assess the relationship between the students’ physical activity levels, dietary and sedentary behaviors, and the prevalence of childhood and adolescents obesity, a self-re ...
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