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Characterization of Childhood Obesity and Behavioral Factors

Jessica Olson, Heather Aldrich, Tiffany J Callahan

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |November 29, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue. This study found that insufficient sleep and infrequent breakfast consumption are key risk factors for overweight and obesity in school-aged children.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health
    • Public Health
    • Obesity Research

    Background:

    • Childhood obesity presents a major public health challenge in the U.S.
    • Overweight and obesity affect a substantial portion of children aged 6-11 years.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine childhood obesity prevalence.
    • To identify risk behaviors associated with overweight/obesity in school-based health centers.

    Main Methods:

    • Secondary data analysis from a multicenter trial.
    • Logistic regression analysis to examine behavioral predictors of overweight/obesity.

    Main Results:

    • In a sample of 105 children, 41.9% were obese and 16.2% were overweight.
    • Sleep duration and breakfast frequency were significant predictors of overweight/obesity (p=0.04).

    Conclusions:

    • School-based health centers are crucial for addressing childhood obesity.
    • Interventions should promote daily breakfast and adequate sleep for children.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    Obesitybreakfastoverweightpediatricsleep

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