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Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Affluent Adolescent in Surat City, South Gujarat region, India.

This article is from Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine , volume 36 . Abstract Background:: Obesity is a major global burden. Low levels of physical activity, TV watching, and dietary pattern are modifiable risk factors for overweight and obesity in adolescent. Objective:: The objective of this study was to determine risk factors for overweight and obesity among affluent adolescent, in Surat city in south Gujarat. Design:: Cross sectional from July 2009 to April 2010. Setting:: Two private schools with tuition fees more than Rs. 2000 per month, were selected randomly using a random table. Participants:: The participants were adolescents, 12 to 15 years of age. Data collection:: Pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the information about dietary history and physical activity. Measurement:: Height and weight was measured and BMI was calculated. Overweight and obesity were assessed by BMI for age. Student who had BMI for age <85th and <95th percentile of reference population were classified as overweight and BMI for age <95th percentile of reference population were classified as obese

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