Calderón García, A., Alaminos Torres, A.M., Tomé, R.P., Prado Martínez, C., Martínez Álvarez, J.R., Villarino Marín, A., & Marrodán Serrano, M.D. (2022). Eating Behavior and Nutritional Status in Spanish Schoolchildren. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0316.v1
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Calderón García, A., Antonio Villarino Marín and Maria Dolores Marrodán Serrano. 2022 "Eating Behavior and Nutritional Status in Spanish Schoolchildren" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202210.0316.v1
Abstract
Background: Different investigations have shown an association between the eating behavior of children and adolescents, and their nutritional status. The objective is to identify eating behavior patterns associated with nutritional status diagnosed by anthropometry in a sample of Spanish schoolchildren. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 283 Spanish schoolchildren (6 to 16 years old). Methods: The sample was assessed anthropometrically by Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-to height ratio (WHtR) and body fat percentage (%BF). Eating behavior was analyzed using the CEBQ "Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire" answered by parents or guardians. Results: A positive association was found between excess weight, abdominal obesity, high adiposity, lower scores in anti-intake subscales and higher scores in pro-intake subscales. These were mainly associated with lower satiety response, higher food intake, higher food enjoyment, higher eating speed, and emotional overeating. Conclusion: Our results support the usefulness of the CEBQ as an easy-to-use tool to identify eating behaviors associated with the development of childhood and adolescent obesity. Its use in future research could help to understand behavioral phenotypes in schoolchildren and guide nutrition education and obesity prevention initiatives
Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology
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