Food habits of children between 10 and 12 years according to ethnic origin of parents in the metropolitan area of Alicante and Elche (Spain)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.23.3.740Keywords:
Feeding Behavior, Ethnic Groups, Roma, Child, Parents.Abstract
Introduction: The objective of this study is to know the prevalence of inadequate eating habits in girls and boys attending the third cycle of primary education of a different ethnic gender.
Material and Methods: a descriptive study was carried out. The sample consisted of 241 children enrolled in 5th and 6th grade of primary school in Alicante and Elche (Spain). The data were obtained through a form that collected answers about sociodemographic data of the students and their families and a second part, the Krece-Plus questionnaire.
Results: The results show that 18.3% have a low nutritional level, of which 11.4% are of gypsy ethnicity. 68.5% of children say they consume sweets and sweets. In addition, 27% go to fast-food more than once a week, showing significant differences between children of indigenous origin and gypsy ethnicity.
Conclusions: The inadequate eating habits of children are not determined by the ethnic origin of the parents.
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