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ArticleJournal of nutrition and metabolism2019

A Median Analysis of Factors Influencing Body Fatness in Urban School-Age Children in Cameroon.

Loveline L Niba, Paul B Itor, Yemele K Sibelle Aurelie, Foba M Singam, Emmanuel A Tange, Mary B Atanga, Lifoter K Navti

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Loveline L NibaDepartment of Biochemistry, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), P.O. Box 782, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Paul B ItorNutrition and Health Research Group (NHRG), Bamenda, Cameroon.
Yemele K Sibelle AurelieDepartment of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
Foba M SingamDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Bamenda, P.O. Box 39, Bambili, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Emmanuel A TangeDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), P.O. Box 782, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Mary B AtangaDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Bamenda, P.O. Box 39, Bambili, Bamenda, Cameroon.
Lifoter K NavtiDepartment of Biochemistry, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), P.O. Box 782, Bamenda, Cameroon.ORCID 0000-0003-2982-8007

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backgroundChildhood overweight/obesity is a fast growing public health problem in developing countries. The adverse health consequences of obesity have been attributed to higher body fat levels and this has drawn overwhelming attention towards more accurate assessment of body fat. The goal of this study is to evaluate the relationships between selected behavioral factors and percentage body fat (%BF) estimated using bioelectrical impedance analysis in school-age children.

methodsA cross-sectional analysis was carried out in randomly selected 6- to 11-year-old children (507 boys and 501 girls). Percentage body fat was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The behavioral factors were reported by parents using a structured questionnaire. Multiple quantile regression analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between the selected behavioral factors and %BF.

resultsWith quantile regression, the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, daily breakfast consumption, and high physical activity (>4-7 times/week) were significantly (

conclusionsEfforts are needed using longitudinal studies to clarify the effects of these behavioral factors on %BF in different regions and ethnic groups of Cameroon and also to assess whether any observed differences are of clinical relevance.

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