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Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
On-line version ISSN 2174-5145Print version ISSN 2173-1292
Abstract
RUIZ-CALLADO, Raúl et al. Food habits of children between 10 and 12 years according to ethnic origin of parents in the metropolitan area of Alicante and Elche (Spain). Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet [online]. 2019, vol.23, n.3, pp.175-182. Epub Oct 13, 2020. ISSN 2174-5145. https://dx.doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.23.3.740.
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.
Keywords : Feeding Behavior; Ethnic Groups; Roma; Child; Parents.
