Regional Features in Evaluating Nutrition and Health Conditions of Children and Adolescents

Dariya Doskabulova; Arstan Mamyrbaev; Artashes Tadevosyan; Perizat Aitmaganbet; Nurgul Alekenova

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2020.4671

Authors

Dariya Doskabulova Department of Hygienic Disciplines with Occupational Diseases, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, Asia
Arstan Mamyrbaev Department of Hygienic Disciplines with Occupational Diseases, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, Asia
Artashes Tadevosyan Department of Public Health and Health Organization, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia, Asia
Perizat Aitmaganbet Department of Hygienic Disciplines with Occupational Diseases, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, Asia
Nurgul Alekenova Department of Academic Work, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, Asia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2020.4671

Keywords:

eating behavior, breakfast, fruits, vegetables, children, adolescents

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The frequency of breakfast consumption as a determinant of fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents has been poorly investigated.

AIM: In this article, we examine whether irregular food intake is associated with fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents.

METHODS: We use a separate analysis, with special attention being paid to the potentially changing effects of gender and age. The methodology of health behavior in school-aged children is used.

RESULTS: The obtained results show that irregular breakfast consumption among children and adolescents is associated with a low frequency of fruit and vegetable intake and that gender and age can play a decisive role. Various associations observed in different age and gender groups indicate the importance of a separate analysis of fruit and vegetable intake and types of food.

CONCLUSION: The results emphasize the importance of encouraging regular food intake while trying to increase fruit and vegetable intake among children and adolescents.

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