马来西亚华裔小学生的零食与体重状况

IF 1.9 Q3 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM Human Nutrition and Metabolism Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.hnm.2023.200209

Shu Hwa Ong , Kanimolli Arasu , Den Yen Leow , Jia Xin Lim , Wai Yew Yang

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摘要

儿童肥胖呈指数增长已成为包括马来西亚在内的全球健康问题。增加的零食行为可能是导致不健康饮食习惯和过度能量摄入的因素之一。本研究旨在探讨马来西亚巴生谷7-12岁马来西亚华裔儿童的零食方式(份量、频率、能量贡献)和偏好对其能量摄入和体重状况的影响。方法从当地3所小学招募99名中国儿童(男37名，女62名)，平均年龄10.4±1.5岁。测量了体重和身高。吃零食的行为(频率、份量和偏好)通过问卷进行评估。使用两天的24小时饮食回忆来评估儿童的饮食摄入量。结果绝大多数患儿(62.6%)体重正常。在工作日和周末，零食分别占每日总能量摄入的23.3%和21.6%。最受欢迎的零食是冰淇淋、酸奶和巧克力饮料，而最不受欢迎的零食是糖浆、传统kuih和面包。吃零食的频率和份量与给零花钱的多少没有显著差异(Pearson χ2 = 1.52, p = 0.47;Pearson χ2 = 3.19, p = 0.53)。结论正确选择零食的教育是保证儿童膳食质量、促进儿童生长发育的重要手段。

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Snacking and weight status in Malaysian Chinese primary school children

Background

The exponential increase in childhood obesity poses a global health problem including Malaysia. Increased snacking behaviours could be one of the contributing factors to unhealthy eating habits and excessive energy intake. This study aimed to investigate the influence of snacking pattern (portion, frequency, energy contribution) and preference on the energy intake and weight status among Malaysian Chinese children aged 7–12 years in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Methods

A total of 99 Chinese children (37 boys, 62 girls) with a mean age of 10.4 ± 1.5 years old were recruited from three local primary schools. Weight and height were measured. Snacking behaviours (frequency, portion size, and preference) were assessed using a questionnaire. Two days of 24-h dietary recall were used to assess the children's dietary intake.

Results

Most of the children (62.6%) had normal body weight status. Snacking contributed to 23.3% and 21.6% of total daily energy intake on weekdays and weekends respectively. The most preferred snacks were ice cream, yoghurt, and chocolate drinks, whereas the least preferred snacks were syrup, traditional kuih, and breads. There were no significant differences in snacking frequency and portion size by the amount of pocket money given for snacks (Pearson χ² = 1.52, p = 0.47; Pearson χ² = 3.19, p = 0.53, respectively).