Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Association of eating frequency with anthropometric indices and blood pressure in children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-IV Study / Associação da frequência de alimentação com índices antropométricos e pressão arterial em crianças e adolescentes: o Estudo CASPIAN-IV
Kelishadi, Roya; Qorbani, Mostafa; Motlagh, Mohammad Esmaeil; Heshmat, Ramin; Ardalan, Gelayol; Bahreynian, Maryam.
  • Kelishadi, Roya; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
  • Qorbani, Mostafa; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
  • Motlagh, Mohammad Esmaeil; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
  • Heshmat, Ramin; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
  • Ardalan, Gelayol; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
  • Bahreynian, Maryam; Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease. Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center. Isfahan. IR
J. pediatr. (Rio J.) ; 92(2): 156-167, Mar.-Apr. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-779892
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objectives:

This study was conducted to explore the association of eating frequency (EF) with anthropometric indices and blood pressure (BP) in children and adolescents.

Methods:

This nationwide cross-sectional study was performed on a multi-stage sample of 14,880 students, aged 6–18 years, living in 30 provinces in Iran. Parents were asked to report dietary intake of children as frequency of food groups and/or items. EF was defined as the sum of the daily consumption frequency of main meals and snacks. Association of EF with weight disorders, abdominal obesity, and elevated BP was assessed using different logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounding factors.

Results:

Eating more frequently (≥6 vs. ≤3) was found among students who were at younger age (11.91 vs. 13.29 years) (p < 0.001). Students who reported an EF of 4 (OR 0.67, CI 0.57–0.79), 5 (OR 0.74, CI 0.62–0.87), and 6 (OR 0.54, CI 0.44–0.65) had lower odds of being obese compared to those who had EF ≤ 3. Having EF of 4 (OR 0.82, CI 0.71–0.94), 5 (OR 0.86, CI 0.74–0.99), and ≥6 (OR 0.73, CI 0.63–0.85) was related to lower prevalence of abdominal adiposity.

Conclusion:

Higher EF was associated with lower mean values of anthropometric and BP measures, as well as with lower prevalence of generalized and abdominal obesity in children and adolescents. Longitudinal studies are needed to assess the long-term effects of EF on body composition in the pediatric age group.
RESUMO
Resumo

Objetivos:

Este estudo foi feito para explorar a associação da frequência de alimentação (FA) com índices antropométricos e pressão arterial (PA) em crianças e adolescentes.

Métodos:

Este estudo transversal nacional foi feito em uma amostra de várias etapas de 14.880 estudantes entre seis e 18 anos de 30 províncias do Irã. Foi pedido que os pais relatassem o consumo alimentar das crianças, como a frequência de grupos e/ou itens alimentares. A FA foi definida como a soma da frequência de consumo diária das principais refeições e lanches. A associação entre FA e disfunções do peso, obesidade abdominal e PA elevada foi avaliada com diferentes modelos de regressão logística ajustados pelos possíveis fatores de confusão.

Resultados:

Foi constatada uma alimentação mais frequente (≥ 6 em comparação com ≤ 3) entre estudantes mais novos (11,91 em comparação com 3,29 anos) (P < 0,001). Estudantes que relataram quatro [razão de chance (RC) 0,67; intervalo de confiança (IC) 0,57-0,79], cinco (RC 0,74; IC 0,62-0,87) e seis (RC 0,54; IC 0,44-0.65) refeições apresentaram menores chances de se tornar obesos em comparação com os que apresentaram FAs ≤ 3. FA de quatro (RC 0,82; IC 0,71-0,94), cinco (RC 0,86; IC 0,74-0,99) e ≥ sei (RC 0,73; IC 0,63-0,85) foi associada a menor prevalência de adiposidade abdominal.

Conclusão:

A FA mais alta foi associada à redução nos valores médios das medidas antropométricas e de PA, bem como à menor prevalência de obesidade generalizada e abdominal em crianças e adolescentes. São necessários estudos longitudinais para avaliar os efeitos de longo prazo da FA sobre a composição corporal na faixa etária pediátrica.
Subject(s)


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blood Pressure / Energy Intake / Feeding Behavior / Nutrition Disorders Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran Institution/Affiliation country: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences/IR

Similar

MEDLINE

...
LILACS

LIS


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blood Pressure / Energy Intake / Feeding Behavior / Nutrition Disorders Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Iran Institution/Affiliation country: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences/IR