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  • The association of socioeconomic factors in the risk of developing obesity in children.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Belchatz, Antonios-Sanoussi
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2024-02-01
    Childhood obesity is a major public health concern worldwide in both the developed and developing world. Obesity can significantly affect children's health, including their psychological and cardiovascular health in ...
  • Development of childhood obesity in the pediatric population: The role of the school nurse.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Kougioumoutzaki, Anastasia; Kaskoura, Vasiliki
    Thesis advisor: Dafermou, Maria
    Publication Date: 22-09-2010
  • Effectiveness of assistance mode of life in childhood obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Karetsou, Ioanna
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2017-02-16
    This study aims to examine the epidemiological and highly topical phenomenon of childhood obesity that employs much of the population worldwide and especially in our country. To achieve this objective, our work was divided ...
  • Dietary habits and weight status of students in remote areas.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Kanta, Aikaterini
    Thesis advisor: Maraki, Maria
    Publication Date: 2024-02-08
    Introduction: Obesity among children and adolescents has emerged as one of the most serious public health concerns in the 21st century. Childhood obesity is a multi-factorial and health-damaging disease. Adherence to a ...
  • Nutritional counseling in overweight children and adolescents.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Orfanou, Eirini
    Thesis advisor: Markaki, Anastasia
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    The increase in the prevalence of overweight children and adolescents is especially alarming during the last decades. Several studies show the need of a different approach of children and adolescents than that of adults. ...
  • Nutrigenomics and obesity (with emphasis on childhood obesity)

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Darivakis, Emmanouil
    Thesis advisor: Markaki, Anastasia; Gkouskou, Kalliopi
    Publication Date: 2016-06-01
    Many diseases and disorders associated with poor diet in the sense of a lack of important nutrients, the imbalance consumption of macronutrients, or even toxic concentrations of various foods. Globally, obesity has increased ...
  • Influence of parents' dietary behaviour on school-children's (aged 6 – 12 years) BMI and dietary habits.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Markakis, Ioannis; Dorli, Foteini
    Thesis advisor: Chatzi, Vasiliki
    Publication Date: 29-07-2014
    INTRODUCTION: Amongst dietary factors that contributeto child’s weight is parental dietary behaviour. AIM: To investigate the influence of parental dietary behaviour on BMI and dietary habits of their children. METHODS: ...
  • The effectiveness of school intervention in the prevention and control of childhood obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kappatos - Koutroumpas, Ektor
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2019-07-01
    The subject of this paper is "The Effectiveness of School Intervention in the Prevention and Control of Childhood Obesity". The first part attempts to give a general picture of childhood overweight and obesity worldwide. ...
  • The effect of the Mediterranean diet on childhood obesity.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Georgoulias, Ioannis
    Thesis advisor: Tavladaki, Theonymfi
    Publication Date: 2024-02-09
    Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide due to its significant impact on health and well-being. This thesis aims to explore the relationship between childhood obesity, the Mediterranean diet, and the intestinal ...
  • Obesity in the sensitive age of 6-12 years and its relation within electronic means of entertainment, physical activity and moden dietary habits.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Piki, Vasiliki
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    Children obesity is one of the most severe health problems nowadays. Many researchers and scientists focus their interest in the children s physical status, and its potential relation with electronic means of entertainment, ...
  • Breastfeeding: The contribution of the prevention of childhood obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kourtidou, Athina; Fountoukidou, Anastasia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 20-10-2010
    Obesity is included in wasting diseases. During last years obesity has taken epidemic proportions worldwide and nowadays represents a basic risk factor for chronic and metabolic diseases. During infancy maternal breastfeeding ...
  • Child obesity and nutrition of students in primary Education.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Petalidou, Arianna; Stivaktaki, Maria
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2017-02-16
    The present essay is an effort to approximate the phenomenon of obesity and motivate human being to take action. The transition of analysis of the main theme is made smoothly, since the begging precedes the section of ...
  • Childhood obesity at the ages of 10-12 years old. Inquire into the regions: Rhodes and Athens.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Gika, Vasiliki; Kountouri, Martha
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    This essay examines the nutritional situation and the weight of children at the ages of 10-12 years old. The childhood obesity is a very common phenomenon over the world and even more in our country. The causes of childhood ...
  • Childhood obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Lada, Foteini; Mavromataki, Mikaela; Nikolakaki, Dimitra
    Thesis advisor: Rikos, Nikolaos
    Publication Date: 2017-07-07
    The last few decades, childhood obesity is becoming epidemic both in our country and in many other countries around the world. Obesity is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. The rise ...
  • Waist circumference and intake of fruit and vegetable in Cretan children

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Nikolaou, Kostas
    Thesis advisor: Zafeiropoulos, Vasilis; Chatzi, Vasiliki
    Publication Date: 2016-05-06
    Introduction: Childhood obesity is considered a pediatric disease because of its prevalence, and because of the many effects on the health. Fruit and vegetables consumption in childhood plays an important role in the ...
  • Current definitions and management of childhood and adolescent obesity

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Troulaki, Ioanna
    Thesis advisor: Chatzi, Vasiliki
    Publication Date: 2016-04-07
    Obesity,nowadayshas become an epidemic and a serious public health issue for developed countries. Childhood obesity is increasing rapidly becoming a chronic childhood disease with increased risk in adult life. Greece is ...
  • Body weight, height and alimentary tendences in ages of 6-12 years: recording in the regions «Metamorphosis» and «Kalamaki» of Attiki.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Tsagaraki, Polyxeni; Nikolaou, Maria; Kostoula, Maria
    Thesis advisor: Mparmpakas, Dionysios
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    This essay examines eating habits of children aged between 6 and 12 as well as the probability of appearance of obesity at this age. In fact childhood obesity tends to have the proportions of an epidemic nowadays and is ...
  • Mapping and evaluation of the nutritional environment of kindergartens in the area of Sitia.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Zanni, Afroditi-Stavroula
    Thesis advisor: Mouratidou, Theodora
    Publication Date: 2024-01-29
    Obesity is a multifactorial disease, with short-term and long-term health implications. Over the past four decades, childhood obesity has increased worldwide with a rapid increase observed in children as young as 5 years ...