Abstract

naires on demographic characteristics, lifestyle and food frequency (FFQ) were completed. Data were analyzed by SPSS. Results: Evaluation of anthropometric indices in obese children showed that although weight and height increased significantly in both groups, Weight increased more slowly in intervention group. The largest decline in waist and hip. Among biochemical indices, only blood triglyceride and cholesterol decreased significantly. Evaluation of food group consumption showed that not only, utilization of milk, dairy and nuts group increased significantly in intervention group but also consumption of braes and cereals, butter, cream, Mayonnaise, Sugar and confectionery ingredients significantly decreased. Use of oil and fat group decreased dramatically in case group. Conclusion: Overall, if obesity interventions were done in longer periods including all family and school members, weight control and lifestyle modification would be more efficient. It is obvious that Government policy and organization support are also effective ways to control children obesity in order to have a healthy society in the future. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared.

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