Swiss Childhood Health and Nutrition Survey
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren
- Registration Number
- NCT03309189
- Lead Sponsor
- Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
- Brief Summary
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 2292
- age between 6 and 12 years
- none
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevalence of overweight and obesity 1 day of first visit Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Nutrition 1 day of first visit Assessed using a questionnaire
body fat % 1 day of first visit Based on the measurement of skinfold thicknesses at 4 sites body fat % will be calculated
Waist circumference 1 day of first visit Physical activity 1 day of first visit Assessed using a questionnaire
Socioeconomic background 1 day of first visit Assessed using a questionnaire
General health 1 day of first visit Assessed using a questionnaire
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
ETH Zurich
🇨🇭Zürich, Switzerland