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The relationship between physical activity and diet, and overweight and obesity, in young people
Abdul-Monim Batiha1, Saleh Daradkeh2, Mohammed ALBashtawy3
1Faculty of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.
Background:
Childhood obesity has a worldwide association with serious health problems and complications that increase the risk of illness and death.
Aim:
To identify and assess the factors contributing to overweight and obesity among school students in north Jordan.
Method:
A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 1,554 students was conducted between October 2014 and February 2015.
Results:
More than two thirds (70%) of participants were normal weight (5th percentile-<85th percentile), while 12% were overweight and 13% were obese. The prevalence of obesity was high (20%) among those eating snacks three times per day. The prevalence of overweight was high (12%) among those who followed no regular physical activity programme.
Conclusion:
Collaboration is required between policymakers, healthcare professionals, business and community leaders, schools and local organisations to create suitable environments that support healthy lifestyles for children and young people.
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