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Correlates of overweight and obesity in american Indian children

Tami Jollie-Trottier1, Jeffrey E Holm, J Douglas McDonald

  • 1University of North Dakota, Department of Psychology, North Dakota, USA. Tjollie-trottier@nrifargo.com

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|May 24, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity risk factors in American Indian children include unhealthy eating intentions, excessive screen time, and negative body image. Addressing these can help manage weight in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Obesity Research
  • American Indian Health

Background:

  • Overweight and obesity are significant health concerns in American Indian children.
  • Identifying specific risk factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pinpoint risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in American Indian children.
  • To understand the interplay of diet, physical activity, attitudes, and psychosocial variables.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 291 tribally enrolled American Indian children.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement and self-report questionnaires.
  • Hierarchical multiple regression analysis on 232 participants.

Main Results:

  • 33% of children were obese and 20% were overweight.
  • Diet/physical activity and weight-related attitudes significantly predicted BMI.
  • These factors explained 39.5% of the variance in BMI.

Conclusions:

  • Higher BMI correlated with healthier food intentions, increased TV viewing, and body dissatisfaction.
  • Negative attitudes toward body size and weight loss attempts were also linked to higher BMI.
  • Findings highlight the need for comprehensive approaches addressing behavioral and attitudinal factors.
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