OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to assess the reliability and validity of an Arabic version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (IPAQ-A) modified for use in Tunisia among overweight and obese adolescents. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Fifty-one voluntary healthy, overweight or obese adolescents (15-18 years old) participated in the study. Physical activity (...

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and its individual components with socio-economic factors among 14-18 year-old adolescents in Shiraz, Iran. Using a multistage random sampling, a total of 538 (289 males and 249 females) adolescents consented to the study. Socio-economic status was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire while pr...

Background: Overweight and obesity among adolescents is an important global health issue. BMI the commonly used screening tool but there can be under or over estimation. Body fat percentage estimation using bioelectrical impedance analysis easy non-invasive technique along with provide a better predictive capacity. Considering importance of early detection overweight in adolescents, present stu...

Obesity and overweight in adolescents has more than tripled in the past 30 years. They are among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat and has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. We are interested in determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescents and to identify the risk factors. A cross sectional study was carried ...

Abstract Underweight or overweight in adolescence is linked to several adverse health outcomes. Less evidence exists about the association between weight status and school-related psychosocial characteristics high income countries. We sought investigate relationship psychosomatic complaints with a focus on gender differences. The study cohort of 18,462 adolescents (12–19 years; 51% girls) condu...

In many Asian countries, overweight and obese children are sometimes considered healthier than their underweight or normal weight counterparts. Using Taiwan as an example, this research aims to examine the relationship between inappropriate weight and self-rated health (SRH) for adolescents, and inappropriate weight and the parent's impression of their adolescent's general health. We analyzed d...

Soumyajit Maiti1,2, MSc; Kausik Chatterjee1, MSc; Kazi Monjur Ali1, MSc; Abhinandan Ghosh1, MSc; Debidas Ghosh*1,2,3, MSc, PhD; Shyamapada Paul2,3, MSc, PhD 1. Department of Bio-Medical Laboratory Science and Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India 2. Rural Research Institute of Physiology & Applied Nutrition ‘Gitanjali’, Midnapore, West Bengal, India 3. Nutrition & Die...

In 2004, nearly one-quarter (23%) of Canadians aged 18 or older were obese, and an additional 36% were overweight (data not shown). This means that close to 6 in 10 adults had excess body weight. Excess weight was also apparent among children and adolescents: 8% were obese and 18% were overweight, for a combined obesity/overweight prevalence of 26% among 2to 17-year-olds. These estimates of obe...

Introduction: Adolescence means “grow to maturity”. It is derived from the Latin verb Adolescere. This a period of life between childhood and adulthood during which growth development occur. The trend consumption fast food increases worldwide in India production are high. Physical inactivity associated with high risk non-communicable diseases. In diseases like metabolic syndrome growing current...

Osteoporosis, associated with low BMD, is a public health problem. Peak bone mass (PBM) is influenced by genetics, nutrition, body weight and physical activity, with 90% of PBM obtained by age 18 years. Recent research challenges the belief that obesity protects against low BMD. In a study of overweight and obese adults, researchers noted that overweight status was neutral or protective of BMD,...