ArticlePublic health nutrition2014
Children's perceptions of weight, obesity, nutrition, physical activity and related health and socio-behavioural factors.
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- Low parental awareness about energy (calorie) recommendations for children's restaurant meals: findings from a national survey in the USA.Public health nutrition · 2017Article
- Obesity Prevention Programs in Children: Impact on Weight, Shape and Food Concern.Current obesity reports · 2016Review
- Healthy kids out of school: using mixed methods to develop principles for promoting healthy eating and physical activity in out-of-school settings in the United States.Preventing chronic disease · 2014Article
- Weight status and weight-management behaviors among Philadelphia high school students, 2007-2011.Preventing chronic disease · 2013Article
- Knowledge and attitudes towards obesity among primary school children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationArticle
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Abstract
objectiveApproximately one-third of children in the USA are either overweight or obese. Understanding the perceptions of children is an important factor in reversing this trend.
designAn online survey was conducted with children to capture their perceptions of weight, overweight, nutrition, physical activity and related socio-behavioural factors.
settingWithin the USA. SUBJECTS: US children (n 1224) aged 8-18 years.
resultsTwenty-seven per cent of children reported being overweight; 47·1% of children overestimated the rate of overweight/obesity among US children. A higher percentage of self-classified overweight children (81·9%) worried about weight than did self-classified under/normal weight children (31·1%). Most children (91·1%) felt that it was important to not be overweight, for both health-related and social-related reasons. The majority of children believed that if someone their age is overweight they will likely be overweight in adulthood (93·1%); get an illness such as diabetes or heart disease in adulthood (90·2%); not be able to play sports well (84·5%); and be teased or made fun of in school (87·8%). Children focused more on food/drink than physical activity as reasons for overweight at their age. Self-classified overweight children were more likely to have spoken with someone about their weight over the last year than self-classified under/normal weight children.
conclusionsChildren demonstrated good understanding of issues regarding weight, overweight, nutrition, physical activity and related socio-behavioural factors. Their perceptions are important and can be helpful in crafting solutions that will resonate with children.
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