Title: Analysis of Nutritional Status in Primary and Secondary School Students of Jingkou District from 2003 to 2007
Abstract: Objective To understand the nutritional status of primary and secondary school students in Jingkou District of Zhengjiang City,and to provide scientific evidences for constituting prevention and control strategy.Methods With a method of stratified cluster sampling and design of cross-sectional study,height and weight were investigated among students from 20 schools in Jingkou District on five successive years from 2003 to 2007.Weight for height index was used and the evaluation system from WHO was employed.Results The average prevalence of malnutrition was 25.89% with a decreasing trend yearly.The average prevalence of overweight and obesity was 4.37% and 3.41% with an increasing trend yearly.Male and female students showed different nutritional status.Conclusions The nutrition problem of primary and secondary school students in Jingkou District is still serious,and the relevant departments should pay special attention on it.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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