The prevalence of eating behaviors among Canadian youth using cross-sectional school-based surveys

BMC Public Health

Donna Murnaghan²  Steve Manske³  David Hammond¹  Heather G Lillico¹ 

[1] School of Public Health & Health Systems, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada;School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, Canada;Propel Centre for Population Health Impact, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, Canada

关键词: Eating habits;    Adolescent;    Obesity;   

Others  :  1131604
DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2458-14-323

 received in 2013-05-16, accepted in 2014-03-25,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

Obesity is a growing public health concern in Canada. Excess weight is particularly a concern among youth given that obesity in youth predicts obesity in adulthood. Eating behaviors, both inside and outside the home have been associated with increased risk of obesity; however, there is little data among Canadian youth to monitor trends.

Methods

The School Health Action, Planning and Evaluation Surveys (SHAPES) were administered in schools. Our study examined 20, 923 students (grades 5-12) from four regions in Canada. The regions were Hamilton and Thunder Bay (both in Ontario), the Province of Prince Edward Island, and the Province of Quebec.

Results

Consuming breakfast daily was reported by 70% of grade 5-8 students, and 51% of grade 9-12’s. Among students in grade 9-12, 52% reported eating with family members daily, compared with 68% in grade 5-8. Just over half of students in grade 5-8, and 70% in grade 9-12 reported eating at a fast-food place once a week or more. Among grade 5-8 students 68% reported eating in front of the television at least once per week, compared to 76% in grade 9-12. Obese students were more likely to watch TV while eating, and less likely to eat with a family member and eat breakfast.

Conclusions

The findings suggest that only a modest proportion of youth report dietary patterns that have previously been associated with healthy eating and reduced risk of obesity. Later adolescence may be a critical time for intervention in health-related behaviors.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Lillico et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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