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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Dietary habits are critical for student health, impacting chronic disease risk.
  • Overweight and obesity present significant global health challenges.
  • Understanding student nutritional status is essential for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students in Guarda, Portugal.
  • To analyze the nutritional and lifestyle factors associated with student weight status.
  • To identify age and gender-specific trends in student obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design involving 2083 students aged 6-58 years.
  • Categorization into age groups: 5-12, 13-19, 20-39, and 40-59 years.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation and analysis of nutritional and lifestyle habits.

Main Results:

  • Obesity prevalence was 9.1% in children and 9.7% in adults.
  • Younger children, particularly males, exhibited higher obesity rates.
  • Increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior correlated with lower BMI.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights specific obesity rates in Portuguese students.
  • Physical activity, traditional diets, and access to fresh foods may influence student health outcomes in the region.
  • Targeted interventions addressing physical activity and diet are recommended.