Confronting the epidemic, of childhood obesity in Cyprus: the Cyprus school and family intervention study

Abstract

Introduction: Childhood obesity is increasing in Cyprus but also in entire Europe. TheWestern lifestyle in combine to the economic crisis it is possible to negatively affect qualityof life and nutrition. Prevention of childhood obesity is considered as one of the mostimportant means to fight increasing obesity prevalence in childhood, adulthood and its healthconsequences to both age groups. Aim: The main goal of the current study was to conductand evaluate an intervention program on a school base and a family base, in order to lowerobesity rates and promote healthy lifestyle in relation to nutrition and physical activity.Methods: Children two to nine years of age from Pafos and Strovolos areas participated inIDEFICS (Identification and prevention of dietary and life style induced health effects inchildren and infants) study in Cyprus (n=2380). From the rest seven European countries of theIDEFICS study, 13884 participated at baseline study (2007-2008). The association ofbreastfeeding an ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/38940
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/38940
ND
38940
Alternative title
Εκπαίδευση παρέμβαση στα σχολεία της Κύπρου για ελάττωση του επιπολασμού της παχυσαρκίας
Author
Papoutsou, Stalo (Father's name: Andreas)
Date
2014
Degree Grantor
University of Crete (UOC)
Committee members
Καφάτο Αντώνιος
Μπριασούλης Γεώργιος
Φιλαλήθης Αναστάσιος
Λιονής Χρίστος
Γαλανάκης Εμμανουήλ
Μαντζουράνη Εύα
Κουρουμάλης Ηλίας
Discipline
Medical and Health SciencesHealth Sciences
Social SciencesEducation
Keywords
Child; Obesity; Breastfeeding; Breakfast; Cardiovascular disease; Solid food introduction
Country
Greece
Language
English
Description
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