PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATION OF EATING BEHAVIORS WITH OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AMONG STUDENTS AGED 11 - 15 AT NGUYEN TAT THANH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, HANOI CITY

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1059.2023-0073

Tóm tắt

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students at Nguyen Tat Thanh Middle and High School in Hanoi and explore the association of these conditions with eating behaviors. The research included a cross-sectional study involving 1,136 students aged 11 to 15 and a case-control study comparing overweight/obese students (n = 109) and normal-weight students (n = 341). Eating patterns were evaluated using the Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ), and nutritional status was determined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. The study revealed alarming rates of overweight (28.5%) and obesity (7.8%) among the students, with a higher prevalence among boys. Overweight/obese students scored significantly higher on CEBQ subscales related to Food Responsiveness (FR), Emotional Overeating (EOE), and Desire for Drinks (DD), while scoring lower in Satiety Responsiveness (SR). Linear regression analysis demonstrated that higher scores on FR, EOE, and DD were associated with a 1.59 to 1.69 times higher risk of overweight/obesity, while a higher SR score was associated with a reduced risk (OR = 0.61; β = -0.5; P = 0.009). The study highlights a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among students at Nguyen Tat Thanh Middle and High School and a strong association between eating behaviors and these conditions. These findings offer valuable insights into the intricate interplay between eating behaviors and weight status, emphasizing the promotion of healthy dietary habits among adolescents.