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NCT Number: NCT03309189

Swiss Childhood Health and Nutrition Survey

The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

ETH Zurich

Zurich, 8092, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • age between 6 and 12 years

Exclusion criteria

  • none

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Prevalence of overweight and obesity

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Waist circumference

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

  2. body fat %

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Based on the measurement of skinfold thicknesses at 4 sites body fat % will be calculated

  3. Physical activity

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

  4. Nutrition

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

  5. General health

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

  6. Socioeconomic background

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

Other outcomes

  1. Age

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

  2. Gender

    Time frame: 1 day of first visit

    Assessed using a questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Isabelle Herter-Aeberli

Other

Registry information

Official study title

National Studie Gesundheit Und Ernährung Von Primarschülern

Acronym: CHildHNS

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Oct 13, 2017
Registry last updated
Jul 13, 2018

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