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Hezardastan E, Bafghi AF, Eslami G, Vakili M. Molecular Genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in Humans in the Yazd County, Central of Iran. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY 2024; 19:98-104. [PMID: 38654947 PMCID: PMC11033543 DOI: 10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Background We aimed to investigate the molecular genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in Humans in the Yazd County, Central, Iran. Methods Total of 35 fecal samples were collected from patients referred to Yazd Central Laboratory, Yazd, Iran from February to July 2022. All the samples were included in this study after microscopic observation of G. duodenalis. DNA samples were extracted using related kit and were analyzed by Nano Drop. The molecular assessment was carried out using semi-nested PCR using the target gene of gdh. All amplified samples were sequenced using Sanger method. BLAST analyzed the sequences for assemblage identification. Results Out of 35 samples, 24 (68.57%) and 11 (31.43%) were male and female, respectively. All included samples were amplified using the specific gdh primer pair. The molecular analysis showed 17 isolates (48.57%) as assemblage BIV, 8 isolates (22.86%) as assemblage BIII, 6 isolates (17.14%) as assemblage AII and 4 isolates (11.43%) as assemblage AIII (P<0.05). Conclusion Assemblages A and B are the most prevalent in Central Iran. The molecular identification of G. duodenalis isolates from animals and implementing control programs.
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- Elaheh Hezardastan
- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Infectious Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Health Monitoring Research Center, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Carvalho MJLDN, Cabral PC, Oliveira JS, Lira PICD, Andrade MISD, Leal VS, Sequeira-de-Andrade LAS, Tavares FCDLP. [Perception of body weight above the ideal, anthropometric profile and lifestyle among adolescents in the city of Recife, Brazil]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2021; 26:4823-4834. [PMID: 34787178 DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320212611.3.01752020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study investigated the perception of above ideal body weight among adolescents in the city of Recife, Brazil, and its association with anthropometric profile and lifestyle. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 2480 adolescents from the "Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents." The conceptual model also assessed demographic and socioeconomic variables. Body weight perception was analyzed by asking the question: "In your opinion, your current body weight is … ?" Answers included: below ideal, ideal and above ideal body weight. Statistics were identified using Poisson Regression analysis. The mean age was 14.7 years (SD = 1.6), 53.7% were female, and 70.7% were eutrophic according to the body mass index/age (BMI/A). Perception of body weight was answered by 48.8% of the adolescents. 36.8% and 63.2% saw themselves as below and above their ideal weight, respectively. After adjustments, the variables associated with the perception of body weight above the ideal (outcome variable) were the female sex, age 12 to 14 years, mother's schooling > 8 years, BMI/A in the ideal range, being postpubescent, having breakfast and meals with parents occasionally. Demographic, anthropometric and lifestyle variables were more likely to be associated with body weight perception above the ideal.
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- Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1.235, Cidade Universitária. 50670-901 Recife PE Brasil.
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- Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Vitória de Santo Antão PE Brasil
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- Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1.235, Cidade Universitária. 50670-901 Recife PE Brasil.
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- Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1.235, Cidade Universitária. 50670-901 Recife PE Brasil.
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- Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Vitória de Santo Antão PE Brasil
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Galy O, Paufique E, Nedjar-Guerre A, Wacalie F, Wattelez G, Le Roux PY, Ponidja S, Zongo P, Serra-Mallol C, Allman-Farinelli M, Frayon S. Living in Rural and Urban Areas of New Caledonia: Impact on Food Consumption, Sleep Duration and Anthropometric Parameters Among Melanesian Adolescents. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12072047. [PMID: 32664246 PMCID: PMC7400928 DOI: 10.3390/nu12072047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Food consumption, sleep duration and overweight were assessed in rural and urban Melanesian adolescents. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 312 rural and 104 urban adolescents (11-16 years old) was conducted. Food intakes were assessed by a 26-item food frequency questionnaire and then categorised into the number of serves from each of the three recommended Pacific food groups (energy foods, protective foods, bodybuilding foods), with two additional categories for foods and drinks to be avoided i.e., processed foods and sugary drinks. Number of food serves were compared with the guidelines of 50% serves from energy foods, 35% serves from protective foods and 15% serves from bodybuilding foods. Sleep duration as hours per day was self-reported and body mass index (BMI) was calculated from measured weight and height. RESULTS Approximately 17.9% of rural and 26.9% of urban adolescents met the guidelines for energy foods; 61.5% rural and 69.2% urban met the serves for protective foods and 88.5% and 94.2% met the serves for bodybuilding foods. Less than 6.4% rural and 1.9% urban adolescents avoided processed foods but 61.5% rural and 56.7% urban avoided sugary beverages. Sleep duration for school days was below the international recommendations and did not significantly differ between rural and urban groups: respectively, 8.16 ± 1.10 and 8.31 ± 1.29 h. Overweight/obesity percentage was 38.1% for rural and 31.7% for urban adolescents. CONCLUSIONS Although traditional foods, including protective food, are still part of the adolescents' diet, low consumption of the energy food group and high consumption of processed food occurs regardless of location. As poor eating habits and insufficient sleep may contribute to overweight/obesity, educational nutrition programs should target these lifestyle variables.
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- Olivier Galy
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +687-290-545
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Avenue James Cook, 98800 Nouméa, New Caledonia; (E.P.); (A.N.-G.); (F.W.); (G.W.); (P.-Y.L.R.); (S.P.); (P.Z.); (S.F.)
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Frayon S, Cavaloc Y, Wattelez G, Cherrier S, Touitou A, Zongo P, Yacef K, Caillaud C, Lerrant Y, Galy O. Body image, body dissatisfaction and weight status of Pacific adolescents from different ethnic communities: a cross-sectional study in New Caledonia. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2020; 25:289-304. [PMID: 29096529 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2017.1398818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Objective(s): The prevalence of adolescent obesity is high among the various ethnic groups native to the Pacific region (European, Melanesian and Polynesian). An important factor of weight gain or loss is body size satisfaction; however, little is known about adolescent body self-perception in the Pacific region.Design: Body dissatisfaction was evaluated using the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale in a sample of 699 adolescents from rural and urban areas of New Caledonia. The socio-demographic factors associated with higher body dissatisfaction were determined by multiple linear regression modeling.Results: Our results showed a high rate of body dissatisfaction (over 70%) in the adolescents. Body dissatisfaction was strongly related to the body mass index z-score. Melanesians boys had higher body dissatisfaction scores when they felt 'too thin' while Melanesian girls showed lower body dissatisfaction when they felt 'too fat.'.Conclusion: These results showed that social pressure for thinness or musculature may be different among adolescents living in New Caledonia. These results should be taken into account in education overweight prevention programs.
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- Stéphane Frayon
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Laboratory ACTES, EA 3596, UFR STAPS Antilles, Pointe à Pitre, French West Indies
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Information Technologies, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education and Teacher training, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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Blanchet R, Kengneson CC, Bodnaruc AM, Gunter A, Giroux I. Factors Influencing Parents' and Children's Misperception of Children's Weight Status: a Systematic Review of Current Research. Curr Obes Rep 2019; 8:373-412. [PMID: 31701349 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-019-00361-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Misperception of children's weight status is prevalent among parents and children themselves and may impact parents' and children's health behaviors. This study was conducted in order to provide a descriptive systematic review of research on factors influencing parents' and children's misperceptions of children's weight status published in the past 5 years. RECENT FINDINGS Factors studied most often in relation to parents' and children's misperception included children's weight status, gender, and age, as well as parents' weight status, parental education levels and socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. Most determinants that were found to have a significant influence on misperception in parents also did in children. The literature on misperception of children's weight status is extensive. Most determinants assessed in included studies were known determinants of childhood obesity. Further research should be directed toward better understanding the impact of weight status perception (whether it is accurate or not) on health behaviors and weight gain over time.
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- Rosanne Blanchet
- Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
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Frayon S, Wattelez G, Cavaloc Y, Cherrier S, Lerrant Y, Galy O. Too big or too thin? New Caledonian adolescents' perceptions of overweight and underweight. Am J Hum Biol 2019; 31:e23313. [PMID: 31456274 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The first aim was to examine New Caledonian adolescents' views of what constitutes an overweight or underweight person. The second aim was to assess whether an environment with a high prevalence of overweight is associated with different norms of overweight or underweight in this population. METHODS The Stunkard Figure Rating Scale was used for a sample of 699 pluriethnic adolescents in New Caledonia. Body mass index (BMI) was assessed for each participant and weight status was determined. The factors associated with higher figure ratings were determined by linear regression modeling. RESULTS Multilinear regression analysis indicated that gender (being male) and BMI were associated with higher rating scores to designate overweight. Moreover, higher BMI z-scores were associated with higher underweight figure ratings. Ethnicity, area of residence, age, and socioeconomic status were not associated with higher ratings of body image. CONCLUSIONS These findings show that an environment with a high prevalence of overweight does not necessarily shift adolescent "norms," contrary to visual normalization theory. These results should be taken into account in educational overweight prevention programs.
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- Stéphane Frayon
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, EA 7483, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, EA 7483, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, EA 7483, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, EA 7483, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, EA 7483, Noumea, New Caledonia
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Wattelez G, Frayon S, Cavaloc Y, Cherrier S, Lerrant Y, Galy O. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Associated Factors in School-Going Adolescents of New Caledonia. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11020452. [PMID: 30795633 PMCID: PMC6412716 DOI: 10.3390/nu11020452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This cross-sectional study assessed sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and its associations with the sociodemographic and physical characteristics, behavior and knowledge of New Caledonian adolescents. The survey data of 447 adolescents from ages 11 to 16 years were collected in five secondary public schools of New Caledonia between July 2015 and April 2016. These data included measured height and weight, SSB consumption, sociodemographic characteristics, body weight perception, physical activity, and knowledge (sugar quantity/SSB unit; energy expenditure required to eliminate a unit) and opinions about the SSB‒weight gain relationship. Ninety percent of these adolescents declared regularly drinking SSBs. Quantities were associated with living environment (1.94 L·week−1 in urban environment vs. 4.49 L·week−1 in rural environment, p = 0.001), ethnic community (4.77 L·week−1 in Melanesians vs. 2.46 L·week−1 in Caucasians, p < 0.001) and knowledge about energy expenditure (6.22 L·week−1 in unknowledgeable adolescents vs. 4.26 L·week−1 in adolescents who underestimated, 3.73 L·week−1 in adolescents who overestimated, and 3.64 L·week−1 in adolescents who correctly responded on the energy expenditure required to eliminate an SSB unit, p = 0.033). To conclude, community-based health promotion strategies should (1) focus on the physical effort needed to negate SSB consumption rather than the nutritional energy from SSB units and (2) highlight how to achieve sustainable lifestyles and provide tools for greater understanding and positive action.
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- Guillaume Wattelez
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia.
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Tackling the Consumption of High Sugar Products among Children and Adolescents in the Pacific Islands: Implications for Future Research. Healthcare (Basel) 2018; 6:healthcare6030081. [PMID: 30002327 PMCID: PMC6163880 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare6030081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The Pacific Islands are experiencing an obesity epidemic with a rate of overweight and obesity as high as 80% among adults in some Pacific Island nations. Children and adolescents in the region are also affected by overweight and obesity, which is alarming due to the increased likelihood of remaining overweight as an adult. Research supports an association between poor diet and an increased risk of obesity and development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Excess consumption of free sugars is associated with poorer overall diet quality and increased risk of weight gain, chronic inflammation and dental caries. Traditional diets in the Pacific Islands are being supplemented with processed, high-sugar foods and beverages; thus, there is a clear need for effective interventions promoting positive dietary behaviors in the region. School and community based interventions offer an opportunity to promote positive behavior change among children and adolescents. This review aims to evaluate interventions targeting the consumption of high-sugar products in this population in the Pacific Islands.
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Frayon S, Cherrier S, Cavaloc Y, Wattelez G, Lerrant Y, Galy O. Relationship of body fat and body mass index in young Pacific Islanders: a cross-sectional study in European, Melanesian and Polynesian groups. Pediatr Obes 2018; 13:357-364. [PMID: 28752614 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 05/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Body mass index is the most often used indicator of obesity but does not distinguish between lean and fat mass. Adiposity at the same body mass index differs across ethnic groups. OBJECTIVES The twofold aim of this study was to determine whether body mass index (BMI)-based references are correlated with body fat percentage (%BF) in a pluri-ethnic population of Pacific Islanders and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of these references by using the percentage of body fat as the gold standard. METHODS Height and weight were obtained, and triceps and subscapular skinfold thicknesses were measured in a sample of 796 adolescents (11-16 years) from the three main ethnic groups in New Caledonia: Melanesian, European and Polynesian. %BF was derived from the Slaughter equations, and BMI z score was calculated by using various international and national references. RESULTS Melanesian teens had lower %BF compared with their European counterparts for the same BMI z score. Whatever the BMI-based reference used to detect overfatness (%BF >25% for boys and >30% for girls), sensitivity was higher in Melanesian adolescents, while specificity was higher in their European counterparts. Diagnostic accuracy was better in Melanesian compared with European adolescents. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that Melanesian adolescents have lower %BF than their European counterparts for the same BMI z score. Therefore, the diagnostic accuracy of BMI to detect overfatness is related to ethnicity. Whatever the BMI-based reference, sensitivity was higher in the Melanesian group, while specificity was higher in the European group.
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- S Frayon
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research in Education, EA 7483, School of Education, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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Zongo P, Frayon S, Antoine-Jonville S, Wattelez G, Le Roux PY, Hue O, Galy O. Anthropometric Characteristics and Physical Fitness in Rural and Urban 11- to 16-Year-Old Melanesian Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study in New Caledonian Schools. Asia Pac J Public Health 2017; 29:589-598. [PMID: 29094632 DOI: 10.1177/1010539517735414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We evaluated anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness in 556 Melanesian adolescents from rural and urban New Caledonia to build health education programs focused on physical activity. In 2013, body weight, height, skinfold thickness, lean body mass (LBM), percentage fat body mass (%FBM), physical fitness (power, agility, speed, maximal aerobic speed [MAS], estimated VO2max), and self-reported physical activity were assessed. Rural adolescents were significantly shorter and faster, had lower weight, %FBM, LBM, and power output and similar MAS and VO2max, and were more active than urban adolescents. Rural girls were significantly shorter, had higher MAS and VO2max, and were faster and significantly more active than urban girls while similar %BFM was observed in both groups of girls. Rural boys showed significantly lower height, weight, %FBM, and power and were significantly faster and more active than urban boys. In conclusion, rural Melanesian adolescents are more active, with good physical fitness (especially boys), although high %FBM was noted (especially in girls).
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- Paul Zongo
- 1 Université des Antilles, Pointe à Pitre Cedex, France.,2 School of Teacher Education, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- 2 School of Teacher Education, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- 2 School of Teacher Education, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- 2 School of Teacher Education, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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- 1 Université des Antilles, Pointe à Pitre Cedex, France
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- 2 School of Teacher Education, University of New Caledonia, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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Frayon S, Cavaloc Y, Wattelez G, Cherrier S, Lerrant Y, Galy O. Self-Reported Height and Weight in Oceanian School-Going Adolescents and Factors Associated With Errors. Asia Pac J Public Health 2017; 29:526-536. [PMID: 28905662 DOI: 10.1177/1010539517731362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We examined the accuracy of self-reported weight and height in New Caledonian school-going adolescents. Self-reported and measured height and weight data were collected from 665 adolescents of New Caledonia and were then compared. Multivariable logistic regressions identified the factors associated with inaccurate self-reports. Sensitivity and specificity of self-reported body mass index values to detect overweight or obesity were evaluated. Self-reported weight was significantly lower than measured weight (boys, -3.56 kg; girls, -3.13 kg). Similar results were found for height (boys, -2.51 cm; girls, -3.23 cm). Multiple regression analyses indicated that the difference between self-reported and measured height was significantly associated with ethnicity and pubertal status. Inaccurate self-reported weight was associated with socioeconomic status, place of residence, body-size perception and weight status. Screening accuracy of self-reported body mass index was low, particularly in the Melanesian subgroup. These findings should be considered when overweight is estimated in the Melanesian adolescent population at individual scale.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stéphane Frayon
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
| | - Yolande Cavaloc
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
| | - Guillaume Wattelez
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
| | - Sophie Cherrier
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
| | - Yannick Lerrant
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
| | - Olivier Galy
- 1 Laboratory for Research in Education, School of Education and Teacher Training, University of New Caledonia, Noumea, New Caledonia
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