ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Association between Overweight and Diet Diversity Score: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted among Tunisian Children.
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- Universal Subconstructs of a Healthy Diet for Children and Adolescents: A Critical Review.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Pooled it
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- Socioeconomic Patterning of Stunting and Overweight Among Iranian Children Aged 2-5 Years: A National Cross-Sectional Analysis.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Urban school neighbourhoods dominated by unhealthy food retailers and advertisements in Greater Tunis: a geospatial study in the midst of the nutrition transition.Public health nutrition · 2024Article
- Skipping breakfast is associated to inadequate nutrient intakes among Tunisian children: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Breakfast Skippers among Tunisian Preschool and School Children and Association with Weight Status: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Major Sources of Total Fat, Saturated and Trans-Fatty Acids among Tunisian Preschool and School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimThis study explored the association between the diet diversity score (DDS) and overweight among Tunisian children.
methodsA representative sample of children living in Greater Tunis was selected based on a two-stage clustered sampling design. A total of 1200 children (3-9 years) were recruited. Dietary assessment was realized using a 24 h dietary recall. Anthropometric measurements were realized, and overweight was defined according to the World Health Organization standards. Logistic regression was used for the association between DDS with overweight.
resultsA quarter of children were found to be overweight. Overweight prevalence was found to decrease with the increase of mother education level (
conclusionOverweight is a public health problem among Tunisian children. A high DDS signifies adequate nutrient intake. An increase of DDS was found to be a positive predictor of overweight only in pre-school children.
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