Nutrition of Teenagers in Klaipeda County Schools

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Aiva Dabašinskienė, Sigitas Griškonis Abstract The survey on teenagers’ nutrition was conducted in fourKlaipeda County schools. In the survey participated 487schoolchildren, aged 15 – 19 years (from 9 -12 forms): 223 (45.8%)boys and 264 (54.2%) girls. Chi-square test was used, and thesignificance level p<0.05 was considered as statistically significant.The study revealed that 60%…

Lifestyle and Physical Activity in Preschool Children in Klaipeda District

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Sigitas Griškonis, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Neringa Tarvydienė Abstract The survey on physical activity in preschool children was accomplished in Klaipeda district, Lithuania. In the survey 762 preschool children participated. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that the majority of preschool children…

The Physical Activity and Health of Specialists Working with Computers

Birute Strukcinskiene, Sigitas Griskonis, Juozas Raistenskis Abstract The survey on physical activity and health of specialists working with computers was accomplished in Lithuania in 2011. In the survey participated 204 specialists working with computers at the offices, at small and medium sized business companies. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was…

Physical Activity in Preschool Children in Lithuania

Birute Strukcinskiene, Sigitas Griskonis, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukcinskaite Abstract The survey on physical activity in preschool children was accomplished in Lithuania. In the survey participated 512 preschool children (urban and rural). Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that 21.7 % preschool children during leisure…

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN SCHOOLCHILDREN: FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Birutė Strukčinskienė Abstract The survey on physical activity in schoolchildren was accomplished in Lithuania. In the survey participated 1178 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15 years. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that 38 % of schoolchildren during leisure time are walking outside more…

NUTRITION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN WESTERN LITHUANIA: CASE IN SILUTE

Birutė Strukčinskienė Abstract Summary The survey on nutrition in preschool children was accomplished in Western Lithuania, in Silute district. In the survey participated 372 schoolchildren aged 4 and 6 years. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that everyday takes breakfast 91.6 % children aged…