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Claudio Hernández Mosqueira1, Dagoberto Hernández Vasquez, Alexis Caniuqueo Vargas
1Departamento de Ciencias de la Actividad Física. Universidad de Los Lagos. Puerto Montt, Chile. claudio.hernandez@ulagos.cl.
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|December 22, 2016
Summary
Chilean boys aged 10-14 show significant overweight issues linked to poor physical fitness. This study establishes reference tables to help identify and address these health concerns early.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Chile has shifted from malnutrition to a rise in chronic diseases.
- This epidemiological transition necessitates updated health assessments for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create anthropometric and physical fitness reference tables for Chilean boys aged 10-14.
- To provide a tool for evaluating and monitoring child health in Chillán.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- 1250 boys aged 10-14 were assessed.
- Descriptive statistics were used to create reference tables categorized by age.
Main Results:
- Significant overweight prevalence was observed.
- Overweight was associated with lower physical performance.
- The findings highlight the need for early detection of low physical fitness.
Conclusions:
- Reference values for health-oriented physical fitness were established for boys aged 10-14 in Chillán.
- These tables will aid in the correct evaluation and interpretation of physical fitness.
- Early intervention can promote health and prevent chronic diseases associated with overweight.