Prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en la infancia en las instituciones educativas: públicas vs. privadas

Introduction: epidemiological data indicate that childhood obesity is increasing in Brazil and is identified as a risk factor for early development of chronic diseases. Obesity has been characterized by increased adipose tissue and body weight. Objective: to diagnose and compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity in schoolchildren from public (EPU) and private (EPR) schools. Methods: anthropometrics variables (BMI and DOC [skin folds]) were evaluated in boys (n=91) and girls (n=109) between 8 and 10 years old. There was a higher prevalence of overweight in boys (19.6%) and girls (25.5%) of the EPR compared to boys (6.7%) and girls (8.1%) of the EPU. the obesity level was higher in boys (34.8%) and girls (31.9%) of the EPR compared to boys (6.7%) and girls (6.5%) of the EPU. Positive correlation was obtained between the variables BMI and % body fat in boys (r=0.82) and girls (r=0.85). Results: the results suggest that despite the increase in all social classes, overweight and obesity prevalence were more present in those with higher economic status, confirming therefore a socioeconomic relationship. This finding may lead to a health condition closest to the negative pole. Conclusion: the BMI analysis proved to be an index for efficient determination of overweight and obesity in children.Univ Sao Judas Tadeu, Programa Posgrad Stricto Sensu Educ Fis, BR-03221100 São Paulo, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Sergipe, Aracaju, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Futsal as a strategy for the improvement of elementary abilities and for the development of the body image in children

This current study aims to analyze the contribution of futsal practice in global praxis and body image in children in a specialized motor stage, evaluating the motor performance before and after an intervention in the following factors: hands and feet global praxis and body image. It was adopted the application method of 18 one-hour twice a week session, divided into three modules, I) displacement activities in different directions; II) coordination activities and reaction time and III) throwing and kicking activities. Twenty male participants, aged 8 to 12 years, with normal motor development were used. The survey was conducted at a private school. The results found were a significant improvement in the hits of the tennis balls with hands and make the number of hits in kicking the ball with his feet. Regarding the analysis of body image after the proposed intervention, the children has shown the body parts performance incorporated in drawings that were not previously present. It is concluded that there are positive contributions of the futsal practice in respect to the global praxis practice and body image in children in a specialized motor stage