@article{MAKHILLTSS20138122394,
    title = {Prevalence of Obesity among Children (10-12 Years) of Different Schools of Dehradun City (India)},
    journal = {The Social Sciences},
    volume = {8},
    number = {1},
    pages = {88-93},
    year = {2013},
    issn = {1818-5800},
    doi = {sscience.2013.88.93},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1818-5800&doi=sscience.2013.88.93},
    author = {Gita,Archana and},
    keywords = {Body Mass Index (BMI),Waist Hip Ratio (WHR),Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC),Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM),physical activity,India},
    abstract = {Obesity is one of the most common metabolic and nutritional 
  diseases. The effect of obesity of children has a wide spectrum of adverse effects 
  that can rage from low self-esteem to increased risk of many degenerative diseases. 
  So, present study was conducted in different schools of Dehradun city to find 
  out prevalence of obesity among children (10-12 years) in different schools 
  and its variability according to economical status, eating practices and physical 
  activities. The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of obesity among 
  children (10-12 years of age) from 8 different schools, having students coming 
  from low as well as high economic status families. Selection of schools was 
  done on the basis of their fee structure. The general information about age, 
  sex, parent’s occupation and 
  number of family members with anthropometric measurements like height, weight, 
  waist circumference, hip circumference, MUAC taken and compared with NCHS-3 
  standards. Calculation of BMI and WHR was also done. Nutrients intake was noted 
  by 24 h dietary recall method. The physical activity pattern was also noted. 
  It was found that there were more percentage of obese and overweight children 
  in affluent class as their energy, protein, carbohydrate and calcium intake 
  was higher. Also, they are less engaged in energy consuming activities. Increasing 
  affluence, over-consumption of calories and reduced physical activity are noted 
  which result in childhood obesity.}
    }