Avaliação do excesso de peso em crianças de 8 a 12 anos nas redes de ensino particulares do município de Palmeiras de Goiás

Abstract

The study was a descriptive cross-sectional field search with quantitative approaches, including 72 schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 years, of both sexes, divided into 2 private schools in the city of Palmeiras de Goiás. The children were submitted to evaluation anthropometric, analysis by measuring weight (kg) and height (cm), and then calculating body mass index (BMI). Subjects were classified according to nutritional status in normal weight, overweight and obesity. A questionnaire was also applied, in which the students answered questions related to physical activity and sedentary habits. Data were organized in a spreadsheet Excel. Statistical analysis was described in estimated percentages for each variable surveyed. BMI values were also calculated by the formula (BMI = Mass / Height * Height). The sample consisted of 53% male students and 47% female students. Most (71%) of the students were classified as normal weight. It was found that 21% of children were overweight and 8% obese. It is concluded that through the results obtained the physical education professional of the schools will be able to elaborate ways to apply and prevent childhood obesity in the school space, encouraging the change of the eating habits and motivating the children to opt for some kind of physical activity rather than creating sedentary habits early, leading the physical education professional to play a big role in preventing this evil that surrounds us.