Biology and Medicine

Anna A. Valenzano

Publications

• Research Article
  An Assessment of Body Composition and Lifestyle in Children Aged from 8 to 10 years
  Author(s): Laura Piombino, Antonietta Messina, Luca Piombino, Vincenzo Monda, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Anna A. Valenzano, Teresa Esposito, Giuseppe Monda, Giuseppe Cibelli, Giovanni Messina and Marcellino MondaLaura Piombino, Antonietta Messina, Luca Piombino, Vincenzo Monda, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Anna A. Valenzano, Teresa Esposito, Giuseppe Monda, Giuseppe Cibelli, Giovanni Messina and Marcellino Monda
  
  Introduction: The high prevalence of childhood obesity is a public health problem across the world, because it is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the lifestyle, body composition, and to detect any possible behavioral effects and potential repercussions on the body in children. Methods: 272 children of two primary schools underwent bioimpedence analysis (BIA) to assess their body composition. Information was also collects about their eating habits, exercise and lifestyle, by means of a questionnaire administered. Results: The 19% of children were obese and 32% overweight. In the first group, the fat mass constituted 48% of body weig.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/0974-8369.1000298

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