Childhood Obesity in the Caribbean

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作者：

Schwiebbe, L. ^{[1
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]}

van Rest, J. ^{[1
,2
]}

Verhagen, E. ^{[1
,2
]}

Visser, R. W. M. ^{[3
]}

Kist-van Holthe, J. ^{[1
,2
]}

Hirasing, R. A. ^{[1
,2
]}

机构：

[1] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Med Ctr, Dept Publ & Occupat Hlth, NL-1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands

[2] Vrije Univ Amsterdam, Med Ctr, EMGO Inst Hlth & Care Res, NL-1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands

[3] Richard Visser Inst, Oranjestad, Aruba, Netherlands

来源：

WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2011年 / 60卷 / 04期

关键词：

Bonaire; Caribbean; child; obesity; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; CHILDREN; OVERWEIGHT; ADOLESCENTS; ADIPOSITY; PREVALENCE; AFRICAN; RATES; BMI;

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中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Objective: To determine the prevalence of overweight among school children in Bonaire, an island in the Caribbean, and to obtain clues for prevention of overweight. Methods: In a cross-sectional school-based study, weight and height were measured in all 4-16-year old children in Bonaire (n = 2148). Body mass index was categorized as defined by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). The children were administered a questionnaire pertaining to lifestyle and nutrition. Results: The prevalence of overweight, including obesity, in boys is 24.3%, and 31.9% in girls; obesity is 9.9% and 13.7%, respectively. Approximately half of the children have an unhealthy food pattern. Significantly less overweight (49%) and obese children (45%) are physically active for > 1 hour/day compared to normal weight children (56%). Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in Bonaire is high. Prevention of overweight should focus on stimulating healthy eating habits and more physical activity.

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页数：4

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