Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2019.1710231
Analysis of the existing condition and a suggestion for obesity prevention in early school-age children
Petra Miš Čak
Biljana Trajkovski
Ivana Jurjević Jovanović
Sažetak
Due to the importance of the role of this topic in the lives of children,
but also adults, this paper tackles numerous studies that
have explored the same issue. The research findings were analyzed
with regards to the examined morphological characteristics
(body height, body mass, body mass index, skin folds, body fat
content) and activities of younger children in the city of Rijeka.
The research was conducted in the Elementary School ‘Pehlin’
and the Elementary School ‘Kozala’ on a sample of 245 pupils
enrolled in the lower four grades. It was found that younger
school children in Rijeka have a moderate body mass, but the
percentage of body fat in boys and girls suggests increased caution.
A comparison between boys and girls in terms of the morphological
characteristics resulted in no statistical differences. It
has also been confirmed that children engaged in sports activities
show better morphological characteristics, lower body mass as
well as a lower body mass index, skin folds, and body fat than
children who do not play sports. After the established condition,
a preventive kinesiological program was proposed as well as
advice that should be followed regarding the diet and the manner
in which children spend their leisure time.
Ključne riječi
Excess weight; obesity; morphological characteristics; nutrition; leisure
Hrčak ID:
254443
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Datum izdavanja:
9.2.2021.
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