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Relationship Between Dietary Intake, Physical Activity and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls Attending Junior High School in Sagnarigu Municipality, Tamale, Ghana
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چکیده: (20 مشاهده) |
Background and Objectives: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescent girls has become a major public health concern worldwide. Several factors serve as predictors of overweight: eating habits, dietary intake, and physical activity. However, the complex relationship between diet, physical activity, and nutritional status in these adolescent girls remains poorly understood.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a representative sample of adolescent girls between the ages of 13 to 19 years in the Sagnarigu Municipal. Data on dietary intake, physical activity, and nutritional status were collected using structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements.
Results: Physical activity and dietary intake were significantly associated with BMI for age (wasted, overweight, obese). However, the Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) had no significant relationship with BMI for age.
Conclusions: The results suggest that the physical activity and dietary intake of the participants were significantly associated with the nutritional status of the girls. Intervention research aimed at improving school-aged adolescent girls' nutritional status should also be implemented; policies to improve the school environment and encourage students to make healthy food choices should be enforced. |
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نوع مطالعه: پژوهشي |
موضوع مقاله:
Nutrition
دریافت: 1404/2/24 | پذیرش: 1404/4/14 | انتشار: 1404/9/10
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