Capturing the school food environment in primary schools

School Food Environment Promotion Program: Applying the Socio-ecological Approach

Background Despite of healthy nutrition recommendations have been offered in recent decades, researches show an increasing rate of unhealthy junk food consumption among primary school children. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of health promotion intervention on the school food buffets and the changes in nutritional behaviors of the students. Materials and Methods In this Qu...

The Effect of Education on Fast Food Consumption Behavior in Primary School Students in Birjand

Introduction: Excessive consumption of fast food as well as its adverse health effectschanges the taste of children and leads them to unhealthy eating habits in adulthood. Therefore, proper education is essential for childrenchr('39')s empowerment (knowledge, attitude, and performance). Objective: The effect of education, using the pamphlet presentation method, on fast food consumption in child...

The Food Environment Around Public Schools and the Consumption of Junk Food for Lunch by Québec Secondary School Students

Parasomnia in the Students of Primary Schools

Abstract Introduction: Parasomnia is circadian behaviors that occur to the people while they sleep. Repeating parasomnia could reduce quality and quantity of sleeping pattern. This sleeping disorder will refer to severe insomnia among children. Objective: The aim of this study is to find out parasomnia among primary schools student. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The researc...

WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: School Nutrition Environment and Body Mass Index in Primary Schools

BACKGROUND Schools are important settings for the promotion of a healthy diet and sufficient physical activity and thus overweight prevention. OBJECTIVE To assess differences in school nutrition environment and body mass index (BMI) in primary schools between and within 12 European countries. METHODS Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initi...