"Voice of Children": Qualitative analysis of children's interpretations regarding nutritional behaviour

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Acta Gymnica Pub Date : 2018-10-16 DOI:10.5507/ag.2018.017

Eliška Štefanová, T. Baška, Zuzana Boberova, Daniela Husárová, Z. Veselska, H. Hudeckova

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Abstract

Background: Understanding opinions, attitudes and knowledge of schoolchildren regarding eating habits is essential to develop effective preventive measures in this target group. Objective: The aim of the study was to find opinions and attitudes of schoolchildren regarding nutrition and related behaviour. Methods: Data were collected in selected elementary schools from April to June 2015. Pupils of 5th (7 girls, 7 boys), 7th (4 girls, 4 boys) and 9th (8 girls, 10 boys) grades debated their opinions and attitudes regarding eating habits during sessions in classrooms and recorded them into worksheets. Qualitative content analysis of the obtained data was performed. Results: Pupils expressed adequate knowledge on healthy eating habits. Attractiveness of sweets is much stronger in comparison to fruits and vegetables. 11 years olds complained about absence of their parents during family mealtime. The main reasons for drinking soft and energy drinks included taste and social motives. Girls were concerned about their body image and mentioned vomiting as a method to reduce body weight. Conclusions: Children possess general principles of healthy eating habits, but they do not implement them in their life. Prevention in nutrition to avoid social-health problems related to unhealthy diet, particularly obesity, should be focused both on children and their parents as role models in development of eating habits.

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“儿童之声”：儿童对营养行为解释的定性分析

背景：了解学童对饮食习惯的看法、态度和知识对于在这一目标群体中制定有效的预防措施至关重要。目的：本研究旨在了解学童对营养和相关行为的看法和态度。方法：收集2015年4月至6月在所选小学的数据。五年级（7名女孩，7名男孩）、七年级（4名女孩，4名男孩）和九年级（8名女孩，10名男孩）的学生在课堂上讨论了他们对饮食习惯的看法和态度，并将其记录在工作表中。对获得的数据进行定性内容分析。结果：小学生对健康饮食习惯有足够的了解。与水果和蔬菜相比，甜食的吸引力要大得多。11岁的孩子抱怨他们的父母在家庭用餐时间不在。饮用软饮料和能量饮料的主要原因包括口味和社交动机。女孩们担心自己的身体形象，并提到呕吐是减轻体重的一种方法。结论：儿童具有健康饮食习惯的一般原则，但他们没有在生活中实施这些原则。预防营养方面的问题，以避免与不健康饮食有关的社会健康问题，特别是肥胖，应将重点放在儿童及其父母身上，使他们成为养成饮食习惯的榜样。

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Acta Gymnica SPORT SCIENCES-

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2.00

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal "Acta Gymnica" (ISSN 2336-4912 (Print); ISSN 2336-4920 (On-line)), published formerly as "Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis. Gymnica" (ISSN 1212-1185 (Print); ISSN 1213-8312 (On-line)), focuses on presenting results of research studies and theoretical studies from the field of kinanthropology. The scope of the journal covers topics related to biomechanics, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, somatometry, sports psychology, sports training, physical education, public health, etc. The journal also welcomes submissions that present results of interdisciplinary research.