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Swiss Childhood Health and Nutrition Survey

Completed
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
Inclusion Criteria
  • age between 6 and 12 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • none

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of overweight and obesity1 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
NameTimeMethod
Nutrition1 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 circumference1 day of first visit
Physical activity1 day of first visit

Assessed using a questionnaire

Socioeconomic background1 day of first visit

Assessed using a questionnaire

General health1 day of first visit

Assessed using a questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ETH Zurich

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Zürich, Switzerland

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