Vol. 4, Issue 3, Part F (2018)
Prevalence of obesity among school children in Dakkilivaripalem at Nellore
Prevalence of obesity among school children in Dakkilivaripalem at Nellore
Author(s)
Jayanthi V, B Kavitha, N Subashini and Dr. Indira S
AbstractBack Ground: Growth and development usually referred to a unit and express the sum of the numerous changes that take place during the life time of an individual. The child’s bodies become large and more complex. The personality simultaneously expands in the shape and complexity.
Objectives
1. To assess the prevalence of obesity among school children.
2. To find out the association between the prevalence of obesity among school children with their selected socio demographic variables.
Materials and Methods: The researcher was used quantitative research approach with Descriptive research design. The samples were selected by using Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to assess the prevalence of obesity among school children in Dakkilivari Palem at Nellore. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that with regards to BMI of school children, 6 (20%) were under weight, 13 (43%) were normal weight, 8 (27%) were overweight and 3 (10%) were obesity.
How to cite this article:
Jayanthi V, B Kavitha, N Subashini, Dr. Indira S. Prevalence of obesity among school children in Dakkilivaripalem at Nellore. Int J Appl Res 2018;4(3):398-400.