Programa educativo sobre obesidad infantil en los niños y niñas de la escuela fiscal mixta San Felipe Neri. Cantón Riobamba. 2011.

Abstract

Research with cross-sectional observational design to prevent obesity in children in the San Felipe Neri Mixed School, in a sample of 66 students was surveyed to assess sociodemographic characteristics, antropometry, and knowledge and practice habits. Sociodemographic characteristics of age and sex of between ten and twelve years with 45% of boys and girls 65%, 67% live in urban areas and 37% reside in rural areas. Respondents reported that 85% lived with father, mother and siblings and 15% with other relatives. Anthropometry and BMI of children is 15.9 less than 35% of 16to 18.9 39% from 19 to 25 to 15% and 25.1 to 30 to 11%. Knowledge and practices, 47% Know what is obesity and unknown 53%, 92% dietary dl is normal breakfast, junk food consumption by 62% in school physical activities 94% and at his home on 88% 9% sedentary. It is recommended educational program to prevent obesity problems in schoolchildren with emphasis on healthy eating and physical activity.