Naslov
The role of nutrition intervention in changing dietary and lifestyle habits in obese children

Autori
Rahelić, Valentina ; Rumora Samarin, Ivana ; Mesarić, Nikola ; Matanić, Josipa ; Pavić, Eva

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Skup
40th International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group (DNSG)

Mjesto i datum
Pula, Hrvatska, 15.06.2023. - 18.06.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Lifestyle, Dietary patterns

Sažetak
Introduction The rise of obesity in children nowadays is one of the major public health problems and most often it is a result of improper dietary habits and insufficient physical activity. Changing lifestyle is considered to be one of the key components in reducing the risk of developing chronic non- communicable diseases associated with obesity later in life. Objectives The aim was to determine the effect of nutritional intervention on dietary and lifestyle habits and consequential improvements of specific metabolic indicators of obesity. Methods The study included 100 obese subjects (F=50), mean age (12.61±1.90 years), body weight (84.30±17.74 kg), body mass index (31.18±4.17 kg/m2). They were divided into groups based on age, as a part of a 5-day structured multidisciplinary program in daily hospital. Intervention consisted of children`s dietary education during 5 days from 60 to 120 minutes and parents’/guardians education during 3 days from 60 to 120 minutes. Dietetic methods used in addition to education were meals which were served during their stay, educational material and sample menus of 2-week meal plans based on the principles of Mediterranean-reduction diet. Risk factors related to dietary habits and physical activity were assessed using the questionnaire at the beginning, after 12 months and at the end of the study. Controls checks, were performed in the first 6 months once a month, and then every 2 months until the end of the study (24 months of follow-up). Results Sixty-two subjects completed the study. Nutrition intervention had a significant impact on reducing body weight after 6 and 12 months. 30.64% of respondents reduced their body mass index after 24 months (P<0, 001). The number of weekly meals consumed at home increased (P=0, 001), weekly intake of fruits and vegetables for dinner increased significantly (P<0, 001) along with daily intake of milk and dairy products (P=0, 002). The intake of high energy and low nutritional density food has been significantly reduced. A significant increase in physical activity and improvements in WHtR and WHR were recorded. Conclusions Nutritional intervention that involves education of children and their parents/guardians has a significant effect on changing dietary and lifestyle habits.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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