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The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of overweight and obesity | Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese) | 1 day of first visit |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Waist circumference | 1 day of first visit | |
| body fat % | Based on the measurement of skinfold thicknesses at 4 sites body fat % will be calculated | 1 day of first visit |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
| Gender | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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All children at the selected schools and in the defined age range are eligible.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Herter, PhD | ETH Zurich | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETH Zurich | Zurich | 8092 | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D050177 | Overweight |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
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| Physical activity | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
| Nutrition | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
| General health | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
| Socioeconomic background | Assessed using a questionnaire | 1 day of first visit |
| D012816 |
| Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |