Abstract

ORTIZ, Ricardo Reyes et al. Analysis of Overweight, Obesity, Physical Activity Levels, and Self-Esteem in Children From León, Nicaragua. MHSalud [online]. 2019, vol.16, n.1, pp.54-69. ISSN 1659-097X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15359/mhs.16-1.4.

The objective of this investigation was to analyze the prevalence of overweight or obesity, the levels of physical activity and self-esteem in a Nicaragua school region. 731 students from 10 schools in the department of Leon Nicaragua were evaluated: 260 were in fourth grade, 226 in fifth grades and 245 in sixth grades, between 9 and 13 years old. Height and weight evaluation to calculate BMI, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C), and Lawrence Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) were applied. According to the results, 25% of students have a prevalence of overweight and obesity and 4% in low weight. In physical activity, 77% perceive themselves to be moderately active. Regarding self-esteem, it was found that 51% had low self-esteem and only 4% had a high level of self-esteem. This directs the course for the development of interventions that contemplate the school environment, in order to promote strategies that activate lifelong childhood to a healthier lifestyle.

Keywords : childhood; health; physical movement; self-percepion.

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