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Obesity and its impact on quality of life of children aged 12-15 years
FRANCOVÁ, Tereza
This thesis covers topic obesity with focus on the quality of life of children from twelve to fifteen years of age. The main objective my work is to design proposal for specific measures aimed to reducing the rate of obesity and to improve the children quality of life within this age group. First part of my thesis consists of literary research to describe a particular obesity and quality of life, including the main related topics, with regard to specified age. My hypothesis are based on available literature and on online resources that deal with descriptions of pubescence as well as obesity causes, risks, treatment, prevention and effects. The practical part of the thesis is focused on the prevalence of obesity among students attending second level of elementary school, with regard to the three main root causes of obesity. It includes in particular, poor eating habits, lack of exercise and unhealthy lifestyle. Questionnaire survey includes questions designed to determine the prevalence of obesity, as well as the aforementioned causes of obesity and its impact on the quality of life, including a few additional questions. Based on the data presented in my thesis I have designed educational program in the form of an information leaflet aimed at children aged 12-15 years who are overweight or obese. The purpose of the leaflet is to give children a brief and accurate form of information, which should lead to lower occurrence of obesity.
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