Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age between 6 and 12 years
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of overweight and obesity | 1 day of first visit | Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 1 day of first visit | — |
| body fat % | 1 day of first visit | Based on the measurement of skinfold thicknesses at 4 sites body fat % will be calculated |
| Physical activity | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
| General health | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
| Socioeconomic background | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
| Nutrition | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
| Gender | 1 day of first visit | Assessed using a questionnaire |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed