The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. The diets of children have shifted from nutrient-dense foods to energy-dense, nutrient-dilute foods.
Using data from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development, this study aims to identify the nutritional factors related to BMI at 4 and 6 years and weight change from 4 to 6 years. This study also compares the diets of normal and overweight/obese children according to the DRI standards set by Health Canada. Associations were examined using chi-square tests, and multivariate linear and logistic regressions.
The nutrition variables which appear to consistently be associated with overweight and/or BMI are linolenic acid, saturated fat and grain products. A significant difference in linolenic acid, phosphorous and iron was found between healthy weight and overweight/obese children. Also, meeting the DRI recommendations of various nutrients differs among children from various demographic and socioeconomic groups.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uottawa.ca/oai:ruor.uottawa.ca:10393/28918 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Creators | Yonadam, Lilianna |
| Publisher | University of Ottawa (Canada) |
| Source Sets | Université d’Ottawa |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 212 p. |
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