Determination of Nutritional Status of Children Within the Ages of Four (4) to Ten (10) Years Using their Body Mass Index (Bmi).
Abstract
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of adiposity and has been used in many countries for the assessment of overweight and obesity.
The prevalence of obesity in children is increasing and is recognized as a risk indicator of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
The study aimed was to document the Body Mass Index of school children aged 4-10 years. The study also determined the prevalence of overweight and obesity. This is a descriptive study of obesity prevalence in Nigerian Children.
The weight and heights of the sampled children were measured and their BMI was calculated as weight/height (m2). Overweight and obese children were identified using charts from pooled internationally accepted data age and sex-specific cut -off points for BMI.
The BMI ranged from 09.25kg / m2.to28.20Kg/m2 with a mean BMI of 15.10 kg/m2. The mean BMI for males was 15.64 and the females 14.56.
The prevalence of Underweight, Healthy weight, overweight, and obesity was 16.33, 64.34%, 12% and 7.33% respectively.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Table of Content
Chapter One
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Scope of Study
1.4 The Significance of The Study
1.5 Aims and Objective
Chapter Two
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Body Mass Index
2.2 Bmi Percentile
2.3 Body Mass Index Z-Scores
2.4 Considerations For Research
2.5 Implications For Longitudinal Research Into Adulthood
2.6 Considerations For Public Health Surveillance
2.7 Clinical Considerations
2.8 Applications of Bmi
2.8.1 Statistical Device
2.8.2 Clinical Practice
2.8.3 Medical Underwriting
2.9 Limitations and Shortcomings
Chapter Three
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Data Presentation
3.2.1 Height And Masses Of 150 Boys Within The Ages Of 4 To 10 Years
3.2.2 Height And Masses Of 150 Girls Within The Ages Of 4 To Ten Years
3.3 Method Of Data Analysis
3.3.1 Bmi Formular/Calculator Method
3.3.2 Percentile Chart
Chapter Four
4.0 Data Analysis
4.1 Data Analysis using Formular/Calculator
4.2 Table Showing The Bmi of 150 Male Children Calculated Using The Formula/Bmi Calculator Method
4.3 Table Showing The Bmi of 150 Female Children Calculated Using The Formula/Bmi Calculator Method
4.4.Percentile Chart
4.4.0 Bmi Percentile Charts For Boys And Girls
4.4.1 Table Showing The Health Status of 150 Male Children,Gotten From The Bmi Percentile Chart
4.5 Table Showing The Bmi of 150 Male Children Calculated Using The Formula/Bmi Calculator Method
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.0 Summary of Findings
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
References
Appendix
Introduction
The global epidemic of overweight and obesity – “globosity” – is rapidly becoming a major public health problem in many parts of the world.
Paradoxically coexisting with undernutrition in developing countries. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of adiposity and has been used in many countries for the assessment of overweight and obesity.
The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is associated with many diet-related chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension and certain cancers.
In order to maintain a regular and constant body weight standard, the knowledge of body mass index was introduced by the world health organization to enable the entire public to have an inside into proper diet regulation.
But for the interest of this study, emphasis will be laid only on the body mass index of children within the age of four to ten years old.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a child’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens.
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