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Overweight status, abdominal circumference, physical activity, and functional constipation in children.
Francine Canovas Dias1, Sabine Nunes Boilesen2, Soraia Tahan3
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Programa de Pós-graduação em Nutrição - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Functional constipation affects over 20% of children, with boys consuming more fats. No link was found between constipation, overweight status, or physical activity in this study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Background:
- Functional constipation is a common pediatric issue.
- Understanding its associated factors is crucial for effective management.
- Dietary intake, weight status, and physical activity are potential contributors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of functional constipation in school-aged children.
- To investigate the relationship between functional constipation and food intake, overweight status, and physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 452 children (6-12 years) in Osasco, Brazil.
- Rome IV criteria used for functional constipation diagnosis.
- 24-hour dietary recall, anthropometric measurements, and validated physical activity questionnaires were employed.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of functional constipation was 22.3%.
- Boys with constipation consumed higher fat quantities (p=0.041).
- No significant association found between constipation and overweight status (p=0.083) or active commuting (p=0.179).
Conclusions:
- Boys with functional constipation showed increased fat consumption.
- No association was identified between functional constipation, overweight status, and physical activity levels in this cohort.
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