Investigation into physical activity and eating behaviours of obese children aged 1～6 years
- VernacularTitle:1～6岁肥胖儿童运动与饮食行为特点分析
- Author:
Yanfeng XIAO
;
Yufeng YANG
;
Hongling HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2001;10(2):100-101
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the risk factors related to obesity of preschool children. Methods The physical activity and eating behavior of 120 obese children aged 1～6 years were investigated with questionnaire by case control 1:1 matched. Results Obesity group spent significantly longer time to watch TV than control group, but the time for physical activity, feeding pattern during the first 4 months, the time of initial supplementary foods and the sleeping duration were not different between both groups. Conditioned logistic regression of multi-variables showed that good appetite, fast eating, overeating of carbohydrate and meat , and snacks before breakfast were the risk factors of child obesity. Conclusion The bad eating behaviors and the lack of physical activity were related to obesity in preschool children.
