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Relationships between different nutritional anthropometric statuses and health-related fitness of South African primary school children.

ABSTRACT: A double burden of both under- and over-nutrition exists among South African children.To describe associations between nutritional statuses and health-related fitness test performances.Height and weight of 10 285 children (6-13 years; n?=?5604 boys and 4681 girls) were measured and used to calculate body mass index (BMI) and prevalence of overweight and obesity, stunting, wasting and underweight. Physical fitness scores for standing long jump, shuttle run, sit-and-reach, sit-up (EUROFIT) and cricket ball throw were assessed. Age- and gender-specific z-scores were calculated for these variables. Physical fitness for each nutritional status group was compared to children of normal weight.Compared to normal weight children, overweight and obese children scored lower on all fitness tests (p?

SUBMITTER: Armstrong MEG

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5399808 | biostudies-other | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Relationships between different nutritional anthropometric statuses and health-related fitness of South African primary school children.

Armstrong M E G MEG Lambert M I MI Lambert E V EV

Annals of human biology 20160904 3

<h4>Background</h4>A double burden of both under- and over-nutrition exists among South African children.<h4>Aim</h4>To describe associations between nutritional statuses and health-related fitness test performances.<h4>Subjects and methods</h4>Height and weight of 10 285 children (6-13 years; n = 5604 boys and 4681 girls) were measured and used to calculate body mass index (BMI) and prevalence of overweight and obesity, stunting, wasting and underweight. Physical fitness scores for standing lon ...[more]

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Project description:Background:Every student has the potential to do well in school. Failing to provide good nutrition puts them at risk for missing out on meeting that potential and leads to long-term irreversible damage to cognitive development. However, taking action today to provide healthier choices in schools can help set students up for a successful future full of possibilities. So, this study is aimed at assessing the effect of nutritional status on academic performance of school-aged children. Methods:A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from Feb 05- March 30, 2017 in Lalibela town. A total of 505 primary school students were included in the study. The child anthropometric measures were calculated using AnthroPlus software version 1.0.4 WHO 2007 standards. Bivariable and multivariable ordinal logistic regression were fitted. The proportional odds ratio (POR) with a 95% CI and P value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results:The overall prevalence of stunting, underweight, and thinness was 29.5%, 35.7%, and 29.5%, respectively. In this study, 14.7% of the study participants had low academic achievement in the semester. The multivariable analysis showed that rural residence (POR = 0.39; 95% CI: (0.21, 0.75)), not studying regularly (POR = 0.49; 95% CI: (0.29, 0.82)), severe underweight (POR = 0.25; 95% CI: (0.09, 0.71)), and severe stunting (POR = 0.03; 95% CI: (0.01, 0.37)) were associated with decreased odds of high average semester score achievement of school-aged children. Additionally, higher maternal educational status (POR = 2.12; 95% CI: (1.10, 4.07)) and family income from 550 to 2999 ETB (POR = 1.71; 95% CI: (1.04, 2.81)) were associated with increased odds of high semester average score achievement. Conclusion:Nearly one-third of school-aged children in Lalibela town were stunted, thin, and underweight. Rural place of residence, not studying regularly study, underweight, and stunting were associated with decreased academic achievement. While, family monthly income from 550 to 2999 ETB and higher maternal education status were associated with increased academic achievement.

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Relationships between different nutritional anthropometric statuses and health-related fitness of South African primary school children.

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Relationships between different nutritional anthropometric statuses and health-related fitness of South African primary school children.

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