The Prevalence of Childhood Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity based on Four Different Criteria

(2020) The Prevalence of Childhood Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity based on Four Different Criteria. Journal of Nutrition and Food Security. pp. 323-334. ISSN 24767417 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Background: Childhood/adolescence under- and over-nutrition are among the major public concerns worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among children living in Yazd, Iran using different criteria. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among children and adolescents aged 6-18 years. Body weight, height, waist, and hip circumference were measured. Furthermore, the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio were calculated. Afterwards, BMI was classified according to four criteria including the US center for disease control and prevention (CDC), world health organization (WHO), the international obesity task force (IOTF), and Iranian national cut-points. Results: The mean age of the included children was 11.32 ± 3.89 years. Overall, the highest rate of underweight was estimated by IOTF 16.9 and the lowest rate was estimated by the national criteria 1.2. Furthermore, the highest and the lowest rates for overweight were obtained by CDC2000 19.0 and WHO criteria 12.2, respectively. The highest and lowest rates for obesity were obtained by the national 22.3 and the CDC2000 criteria 11.3, respectively. The selected criteria were significantly different in estimating underweight, overweight, and obesity (P < 0.05). Conclusions: All the mentioned criteria showed high rate of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Yazd. Furthermore, the highest rate of obesity was detected by national criteria. The national distribution of BMI in Iranian children is skewed to overweight and obesity. © 2020. All Rights Reserved.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Children Obesity Overweight Prevalence Underweight
Page Range: pp. 323-334
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
Journal Index: Scopus
Volume: 5
Number: 4
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.18502/JNFS.V5I4.4434
ISSN: 24767417 (ISSN)
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/18136

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