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Eating habits in an adolescent population from Timiş county
S Ursoniu1, Corina Vernic, Brigitha Vlaicu
1School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, V. Babeş University of Medicine & Pharmacy Timişoara.
Unlabelled:
Dietary patterns during adolescence may contribute to eating disorders and may increase the risk for several important chronic diseases later in life.
Objectives:
The aim of this study is to analyze eating behaviours among high school students residing in Timis county area.
Material And Method:
We conducted a cross sectional study using a stratified cluster sample design to produce a representative sample of students for the Timis county. From 1083 primary sampling units (classes) 149 were randomly selected, stratified proportionally according to grades 9-12, high school profile (theoretical, industrial, vocational, and confessional), urban and rural environment. The study was carried out in 2004.
Results:
The overall response rate of 74.6%. A total of 2908 students were included in the survey. The proportion of students consuming less than daily milk & diary products, green salad and fruits was: 58.3% for milk & dairy products, 71.2% for green salad and 59.1% for fruits. Based on multivariate analysis three common predictors for consuming fresh fruits, green salad and milk and diary products were identified: perceived weight, school performance and school grades.
Conclusions:
Through examination of prevalence rates of nutrition-related concerns we have identified priority areas to be targeted with future interventions.
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