Zenodo
Association between fast-food consumption and overweight/obesity among school-aged children
Par Dr. Raad Jassim Noori2 Dr. Ban Nozat Fathi1*.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Childhood overweight and obesity are important public-health concerns, and dietary behaviors such as frequent fast-food consumption may contribute to excess body weight. This study aimed to assess the association between fast-food consumption and overweight/obesity among school-aged children in Mosul.
Objectives
To assess the association between fast-food consumption and overweight/obesity among school-aged children attending Al-Shimock Intermediate School in Mosul, and to determine the frequency and patterns of fast-food consumption, the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and the relationship of selected dietary and lifestyle factors, including sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, physical activity, and screen time, with overweight/obesity.