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KMID : 0858820060230030037
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2006 Volume.23 No. 3 p.37 ~ p.51
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Prevalence and Correlates of Obesity in Elementary School Students of Daejeon City
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Lee Tae-Yong
Nam Hae-Sung
Lee Jae-Hun
Kwon Kyoung-Hee
Shin Eun-Sook
Kim Soon-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate the relation between the obesity prevalence of elementary school students and some factors such as socio-demographic factors, parent’s obesity, diet habit and physical activity.
Methods: The students of the fourth(443), fifth(405) and sixth grade(417) at six elementary schools in the school district of Daejeon metropolitan city were sample-surveyed and classified into a normal group, a non-intensive obesity group, and a highly intensive obesity group.
Results: 1. The obesity rate of the elementary school students in the school district of Daejeon metropolitan city was total 14.2%. 2. The obesity rate of students with parents who had high BMI was notably higher than the other groups. 3. Diet factors such as eating fast, always eating one more, liking fatty food and the frequency of snacks were more critical than physical activity factors in relation to school children’s obesity.
Conclusions: From the above evidences, it is apparent that the obesity of elementary school students have strong relations with eating habits. It is needed that obesity prevention program such as effective meal guidance in addition to intense physical activities is included in the curriculums of health education for elementary school students.
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KEYWORD
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Body Mass Index, Eating Habits, Child Obesity
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