Breakfast patterns in relation to physical activity among school adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

Research

Adnan Ahmed Bhutto¹  Mehak Muhammad Ashfaq²  Nida Jawed³  Nilofer Fatimi Safdar³ 

[1] APPNA Institute of Public Health, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan;Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Eastern Medicine and Surgery, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan;School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, OJHA Campus, Karachi, Pakistan;

关键词: Breakfast;    Adolescents;    Eating behaviour;    Physical activity;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41043-023-00463-6

 received in 2023-06-22, accepted in 2023-10-27,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundUnhealthy habits and poor diet patterns are significant concerns among adolescents, impacting their overall quality of life. This study aimed to assess and improve these habits in adolescents.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2017–2018 in Karachi. The research participants, aged 11–17 years, were drawn from lower-middle-income secondary schools using multistage random selection. Sociodemographics, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A), and breakfast consumption were determined through questionnaire and a food frequency survey.ResultsA study of 334 school-going adolescents in Karachi, Pakistan, found that 82% consumed breakfast daily, with chapatti being the preferred choice (72.2%). Physical activity levels varied, but 56.6% engaged in regular activity. No significant differences were found in breakfast consumption by age or parental education.ConclusionsUnderstanding South Asian adolescents’ breakfast habits is crucial. Promoting healthier breakfast options and increased physical activity are recommended for long-term well-being, with further research needed for targeted interventions.

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