Greek Childhood Obesity Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Overweight
- Sponsor
- Agricultural University of Athens
- Enrollment
- 5000
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Overweight and obesity prevalence in a representative sample of primary schoolchildren aged 10-12 years old
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the GRECO study were to: a) to provide national data on overweight and obesity prevalence in a representative sample of primary schoolchildren aged 10-12 years old, b) to identify those socio-economic, demographic factors, as well as dietary and physical activity habits and familial characteristics that are associated with childhood and preadolescent overweight and obesity, c) to identify lifestyle and dietary patterns that are associated with elevated blood pressure levels and dietary sodium intake.
Investigators
Paul Farajian
Dr Paul Farajian
Agricultural University of Athens
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Within the age range
- •5th and 6th grade public schools children
- •Consent form provided by the parents
Exclusion Criteria
- •Not providing signed parental consent forms
- •Outside the required age range
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Overweight and obesity prevalence in a representative sample of primary schoolchildren aged 10-12 years old
Time Frame: 8 months
Assessment of overweight and obesity by measuring body weight and standing height. Body mass index was calculated by dividing weight (kg) by standing height squared (m2). Obesity and overweight among children were calculated using the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) age and gender specific body mass index cut-off criteria
Secondary Outcomes
- Dietary intake assessment(8 months)
- Assessment of eating behaviors(8 months)
- Assessment of physical activity and inactivity levels(8 months)