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Measuring the prevalence of overweight in Texas schoolchildren

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  • Hoelscher, D.M.
  • Day, R.S.
  • Lee, E.S.
  • Frankowski, R.F.
  • Kelder, S.H.
  • Ward, J.L.
  • Scheurer, M.E.

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Objectives. We describe results from year 1 of a surveillance system to monitor body mass index in children at the state level. Methods. A sample of 6630 children attending Texas public schools, weighted to represent 4th, 8th, and 11th grades within race/ethnic subpopulations, was assessed. Body mass index was calculated from measured height and weight; demographic information was obtained from a questionnaire. Results. Prevalence of overweight was 22.4%, 19.2%, and 15.5% for 4th-, 8th-, and 11th-grade students, respectively. Overweight prevalence was highest among Hispanic boys (29.5%-32.6%), fourth-grade Hispanic girls (26.7%), and fourth-and eighth-grade African American girls (30.8% and 23.1%, respectively). Eleventh-grade White/other girls had the lowest prevalence of overweight (5.5%). Conclusions. These data confirm the increasing prevalence of overweight among US children, especially among Hispanic and African American students compared to White/other students and fourth-grade students relative to 8th- and 11th-grade students.

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  • Hoelscher, D.M. & Day, R.S. & Lee, E.S. & Frankowski, R.F. & Kelder, S.H. & Ward, J.L. & Scheurer, M.E., 2004. "Measuring the prevalence of overweight in Texas schoolchildren," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(6), pages 1002-1008.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:6:1002-1008_9
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    1. Saif Ullah & Norizan Abdul Ghani & Atif Ameen Baig, 2018. "A Systematic Review of Determinant-Social Factors Related to Obesity among Malays Obese Community in Malaysia," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 8(5), pages 61-73, May.
    2. Maricela Valdez & Rosalinda Hernandez & Alejandro Garcia, 2021. "The Relationship between Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Mass Index to Student Achievement in 5th Grade Hispanic Children of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas," Noble International Journal of Social Sciences Research, Noble Academic Publsiher, vol. 6(4), pages 30-39, June.

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