Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 1 de 1
Filter
Add filters








Type of study
Language
Year range
1.
Rev. chil. nutr ; 37(2): 145-154, jun. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-577379

ABSTRACT

The information available on food consumption in different population groups is very limited in Chile. Objective: To assess the diet of schoolchildren who on a regular basis perform physical activity. Method: We evaluated 105 schoolchildren aged 11-14 years who regularly attend two sport clubs and who, on the average, perform 8 hours of programmed activity per week. Anthropometric evaluation included height, weight, tricipital and sub scapular skinfold thickness and diet was evaluated by means of a 24-hour dietary recall. Socioeconomic level was determined by the ESOMAR method. Results: As expected, height and weight increased progressively with age. Percentage of body fat increased between 11 and 13 years old and significantly decreased by age 14 years. Nutritional status was normal in 86 percent of the children and only 14 percent were overweight. There were no obese children in the group. Macronutrient and energy intake were adequate for the age except for the low consumption of potassium and calcium. Conclusion: Children who perform exercise regularly show a low prevalence of overweight and no obesity although their diet was similar to other schoolchildren who show an elevated prevalence of overweight and obesity, most probably due to their regular physical activity.


Existe escasa información en nuestro país sobre la alimentación de diferentes grupos de la población. El objetivo del estudio es conocer la dieta consumida por escolares que efectúan actividad física regularmente y determinar su composición corporal. Se evaluaron 105 escolares entre 11 y 14 años pertenecientes a dos clubes deportivos, quienes en promedio realizan actividad física programada 8 horas por semana. La evaluación antropométrica incluyó peso, estatura, pliegue tricipital y subescapular, además de un registro alimentario de 24 horas. Se evaluó el nivel socioeconómico mediante la encuesta ESOMAR. Como era de esperar el peso y la talla aumentaron progresivamente con la edad. El porcentaje de grasa corporal aumentó entre 11 y 13 años de edad para luego descender a los 14 años. Un 86 por ciento presentó un estado nutricional normal y 14 por ciento sobrepeso. No se observó obesidad en este grupo de niños. Tanto la ingesta energética como los macronutrientes fueron suficientes en todos los grupos, encontrándose déficit solo para calcio y potasio que se asocia a baja ingesta de lácteos, frutas y verduras. En conclusión, este grupo presenta patrones similares de consumo alimentario que escolares de la misma edad, sin embargo presentan mejor estado nutricional, probablemente debido al mayor nivel actividad física.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Adolescent , Adolescent Nutrition , Anthropometry , Body Composition , Child Nutrition , Diet , Exercise , Body Height , Body Mass Index , Body Weight , Chile , Energy Intake , Skinfold Thickness , Nutrition Surveys , Nutritional Status , School Health Services , Social Class
SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL