Title of article
Dietary habits and physical activity levels in Jordanian adolescents attending private versus public schools
Author/Authors
Tayyem, R.F. The Hashemite University - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Jordan , Al-Hazzaa, H.M. King Saud University - College of Education - Pediatric Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, Saudi Arabia , Abu-Mweis, S.S. The Hashemite University - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Jordan , Bawadi, H.A. Jordan University of Science and Technology - Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jordan , Hammad, S.S. The Hashemite University - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Jordan , Musaiger, A.O. University of Bahrain - Health Studies Unit Health Studies Unit, Bahrain , Musaiger, A.O. Arab Center for Nutrition, Bahrain
From page
416
To page
423
Abstract
The present study examined differences in dietary habits and physical activity levels between students attending private and public high schools in Jordan. A total of 386 secondary-school males and 349 females aged 14–18 years were randomly recruited using a multistage, stratified, cluster sampling technique. Dietary habits and physical activity level were self-reported in a validated questionnaire. The prevalence of obesity was significantly higher among adolescents in private (26.0%) than in public schools (16.7%). The frequency of breakfast intake was significantly higher among adolescents in private schools, whereas French fries and sweets intake was significantly higher in public schools. Television viewing showed a significant interaction with school type by sex. A higher rate of inactivity was found among students attending private schools. Despite a slightly better overall dietary profile for students in private schools, they had a higher rate of overweight and obesity compared with those in public schools.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2644607
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