BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the eating habits, physical activity, and body
size perception by obesity status among 2–18 year old children in Iran. METHODS: This …

The prevalence overweight and obese among children and adolescents increases gradually
in the world and became an epidemic in both developing and developed countries …

Background: Childhood obesity is currently one of the major concerns in pediatric field. In
recent literature, correlation of obesity with some behavioral factors such as physical activity …

Materials and Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. All children
between the ages of 4 and 6 years attending relevant educational institutions were included …

Objective: This paper examines the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity
among 14-18-year-old adolescents of Shiraz-Iran. Methods: Using a multistage random …

Background: Obesity and overweight is a great concern in adolescence that would have
impact on adulthood. This study was conducted to identify major dietary patterns and their …

Background: Obesity has a growing global epidemic with several risk factors including
lifestyle habits, physical activity, and prolonged screen time. This study aimed to compare …

Background: Obesity in school-aged children has become a major public health concern.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between weight status, dietary …

Introduction: Formation of certain food patterns are affected by food habits in childhood and
adolescence period, which would be the indicator of adequate nutrients intakes for growth …

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlations between the
nutritional status, nutritional habits, and physical activity in the representative population of …