DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i04.061

Pages: 1428-1432

Objective of this article is to assess the proportion of obese and overweight in 11-17 years age group children in private schools of Jaipur city and to determine associated risk factor for overweight and obesity, if any .It was a crosssectional study carried out on 1250 children (age 11-17 years) in private schools of Jaipur city. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard protocol. Overweight and Obesity was assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI) criteria, BMI was calculated for each child according to WHO approved CDC age-specific BMI charts, and the data was analyzed using appropriate statistical method. The overall prevalence of obesity and overweight was found to be 6.2 %( 7.6% male, 4.7% female) and 12.9 %( 13.9% male and 11.8% female) respectively. Prevalence was found to be higher, consuming high calorie food regularly and in those who do not exercise regularly. Family history of diabetes and obesity were not found to be positively associated. Conclusion is that Prevalence of obesity is on rise in Indian children, highlighting the possible role of change in the dietary pattern and physical activities with increase in income levels. Collective effort of parents and schools are required to institute early preventive measures to reduce March towards obesity and its future complications.