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Early menarche and its association with anthropometric and body composition variables in young university students / Menarquia precoz y su asociación con parámetros antropométricos y de composición corporal en jóvenes universitarias
Arcoverde, Gabriela Floro; Prado, Leila; Burgos, Maria Goretti; Silva, Renata Lima e; Andrade, Maria Izabel; Cabral, Poliana.
  • Arcoverde, Gabriela Floro; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
  • Prado, Leila; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
  • Burgos, Maria Goretti; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
  • Silva, Renata Lima e; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
  • Andrade, Maria Izabel; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
  • Cabral, Poliana; Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Ciencias da Saúde. Programa de pós-graduagáo em Nutrição. Recife. BR
Rev. chil. nutr ; 47(2): 247-254, abr. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1115495
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

Evaluate the association between early menarche and anthropometric/body composition variables in young female university students.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study involving female university students at a public university in northeastern Brazil. Anthropometric and body composition data were collected, along with a self-report of age at menarche. The conceptual model considered demographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle variables as well as the perception of weight in childhood and at menarche.

RESULTS:

Among the 162 students analyzed, 62.3% were less than 20 years of age. The frequency of underweight and overweight was 8.6% and 22.3%, respectively. The frequency of above-average body fat and obesity was 32.1% and 14.8%, respectively. Early menarche was reported in 35.2%. The frequency of self-reported excess weight in childhood and at menarche was 31.3% and 25.9%, respectively. A statistically significant association was found between early menarche and height < 1st tertile (< 1.62 m). A tendency toward an association was found between early menarche and both weight, circumference in the risk range and the perception of excess weight in childhood and at menarche.

CONCLUSION:

Current excess weight was more associated with excess weight in childhood and at menarche than the occurrence of early menarche.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Evaluar asociación entre menarquia precoz, parámetros antropométricos y de composición corporal en jóvenes universitarias.

MÉTODOS:

Estudio transversal en 162 jóvenes universitarias del Nordeste brasileño. Se recogieron datos antropométricos, de composición corporal y relato sobre la edad de la menarquia. Se consideraron, además, variables demográficas, socioeconómicas, estilo de vida e histórico del peso.

RESULTADOS:

De las 162 jóvenes el 62,3% tenía menos de 20 años de edad. Un 8,6% y 22,3% presentaron bajo peso, y exceso de peso respectivamente. La frecuencia de grasa corporal y obesidad por encima de la media fue de 32,1% y 14,8%, respectivamente. La menarquia temprana fue reportada en el 35,2% de los casos. El 31,3% y 25,9% repostaron tener exceso de peso en la infancia y en la menarquia respectivamente. Se verificó asociación estadísticamente significativa entre menarquia precoz y talla <1 tercil (<1,62cm). Además de una tendencia de asociación entre menarquia precoz, circunferencia de la cintura y exceso de peso, tanto en la infancia como en la edad de menarquia.

CONCLUSIÓN:

el exceso de peso actual está, mas asociado con el exceso de peso en la infancia y la edad de la menarquia que con la menarquia precoz.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Body Composition / Menarche / Anthropometry Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Students / Body Composition / Menarche / Anthropometry Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/BR