Overnutrition in adolescents and its associated factors in Dale district schools in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence is the critical stage of an individual's growth and development that determines their nutritional status in the future. Adolescent overnutrition has become an increasing public health concern in developing countries like Ethiopia.

Objective

This study was designed to determine the magnitude and determinants of overnutrition among school-going adolescents in Dale District of Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was done between November and December 2020. A total of 333 school-going adolescents aged 10-19 years participated in this study. Socio-demographic, lifestyle, physical activity level, dietary energy intake, and height and weight data were collected. Body Mass Index for age Z-score (BAZ) was computed. Binary and mul

SUBMITTER: Desalegn BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590108 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature