Nutritional value of breakfast of older school-age children

Subject: Nutritional value ofbreakfast ofolder school-age children Background: The aim ofthis study is to summarize child-age obesity issue, nutrition customs and physical activities ofchildren. Author deYeloped, on the base ofspecialized publications and published works, own questionnaire. This questionnaire was applied to a group ofchildren to observe nutritional value ofbreakfast and social factors ofobesity development in older school-age children. Methods: A group of grade school children ofage 13 to 15 was assessed. In total 300 questionnaires were handed out, 229 were returned and suitable for further processing. Results: Most grade school children do eat breakfast regularly. However, in most cases composition oftheir breakfast is quite inappropriate. A large group of 13-15 year old children dislike their figure and desire to lose weight despite age-appropriate proportions. Social environmental factors did not prove to be significant in overweight and obesity development. Key words: obesity, nutrition, breakfast, physical activity, children