Coelho Raquel, Sousa Sofia, Laranjo Maria José, Monteiro Ana Cristina, Bragança Graciete, Carreiro Helena
Departamento de Pediatria, Hospital Fernando Fonseca, Agrupamento de Escolas Roque Gameiro, Amadora.
Acta Med Port. 2008 Jul-Aug;21(4):341-4. Epub 2008 Oct 24.
The prevalence of the childhood obesity through the last decades is increasing, with significant comorbidities and major health consequences. Children's food habits are influenced by family, friends, school and the media. Successful interventions for preventing childhood obesity must include nutrition education, physical activity, school-based programs, family participation and counseling.
To evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in an urban area in Lisbon and to implement a school-based program to prevent obesity.
A cross sectional study was performed in children and adolescents attending the public school in an urban area of Lisbon. Learning sessions regarding obesity were performed.
The study included 1875 children and adolescents, with ages between five and 17 years. The overall prevalence rate found for overweight and obesity was 21% and 9,5%, respectively.
Obesity and overweight are important problems in children and adolescents. School-based programs can have an important role in preventing this disease.
在过去几十年中，儿童肥胖的患病率不断上升，伴有严重的合并症和重大健康后果。儿童的饮食习惯受到家庭、朋友、学校和媒体的影响。预防儿童肥胖的成功干预措施必须包括营养教育、体育活动、学校项目、家庭参与和咨询。
评估里斯本一个市区儿童和青少年中超重和肥胖的患病率，并实施一项基于学校的预防肥胖项目。
对里斯本一个市区公立学校的儿童和青少年进行了横断面研究。开展了关于肥胖的学习课程。
该研究纳入了1875名年龄在5至17岁之间的儿童和青少年。超重和肥胖的总体患病率分别为21%和9.5%。
肥胖和超重是儿童和青少年中的重要问题。基于学校的项目在预防这种疾病方面可以发挥重要作用。
