To Compare the Bmi Of Overweight And Obese Students In The Control And Study Groups Before And After The Intervention

Abstract

Childhood obesity is quickly becoming a serious public health concern in developing nations like India, particularly among urban populations. Whether in a developed or developing country, overweight and obesity rank high on the list of dietary problems.  The goals of this research were to determine what variables lead to overweight and obesity evaluate the impact of a school-based intervention on students' body mass index (BMI) in a sample of Indore schools. Examining the relationship between the chosen variables and the other factors influencing overweight and obesity in both the control and research groups of school-aged children The Emerald Heights International School served as the control group, while The Academic Heights Public School—APHS Indore was the study group. Screening for overweight and obesity among school-aged children was conducted using the Quetelet Index BMI status using a total enumerative sample approach. Every single one of the kids had a healthy weight. The research found that the body mass index (BMI) dropped significantly. The results showed that the school-based treatments, which included aerobics classes and an awareness campaign for parents, successfully brought the BMI level down. Programs offered in schools have several advantages, including low overhead, positive effects on students' motivation and engagement, and the ability to keep tabs on their progress at home thanks to parental participation. It is much simpler to execute weight reduction measures in schools compared to other settings since the school samples become captive populations.