Parental Anthropometric Indices and Obesity in Children.
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between each parent's Body Mass Index (BMI) and maternal age with weight status of children. This was an analytic cross-sectional study which was conducted on 12-year-old students from different areas in Rasht, north part of Iran. The checklist included demographic characteristics such as age, maternal age during childbirth, student and maternal height and weight, child rank. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, paired t-test and ANOVA test and chi-square in SPSS software 19.0. A P-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. A total of 200 adolescents participated in this study consisted of 106 (53%) boys. Results showed a significant correlation between students' BMI and parental BMI and father's weight. Also, there was a significant correlation between students' weight with parental BMI and father's weight, and birth rankIn conclusion, the role of the family in changing nutritional habits of children must be considered because through parental education and changing their perceptions we can prevent obesity.
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Shahin
S
Koomanaee
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Manijeh
M
Tabrizi
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Novin
N
Naderi
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Afagh
A
Hassanzadeh Rad
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Kobra
K
Boloky Moghaddam
Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Shahrivar Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Setila
S
Dalili
D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010290:Parents; D013334:Students; D055815:Young Adult
Children; Height; Obesity; Parents; Weight