
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca
Postdoctoral Fellow in Sex and Gender Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Senior Researcher
Universidad de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
Background
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca is a Senior Postdoctoral fellow in Sex and Gender in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at McGill University. She is a former Postdoctoral fellow in Chronic Pain Epidemiology in the Laboratoire de recherche en épidémiologie de la douleur chronique at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Colombia, she obtained a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) and a Master’s degree in Statistics from the Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile. She completed her doctoral training in Community and Population Health Science at the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture’s Ergonomics Laboratory (2015-2020) and the Musculoskeletal Health and Access to Care Research Group (2020) at the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, her main research interest is sex and gender in health outcomes.
In parallel with her Ph.D. studies and as a member of the Network of Rehabilitation Workers of the Americas (NRWA), she coordinated the Visiting Lecturer and Workshop Series in Honduras, which is a professional development program for rehabilitation workers in Honduras organized by the NRWA, School of Rehabilitation Science from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), and the Universidad de Santander (UDES) in Colombia with support from Honduran partners. She had received funding from two internal grants at the Universidad de Santander. From this work, she published two papers as the first author and won second place in a Latin-American paper competition in 2019 and 2021. Additionally, in the context of her position as a faculty and researcher at the Universidad de Santander in Colombia, she has taught different courses. She was a co-supervisor of a summer student at McGill University. Previously, she supervised 12 master students (four as principal supervisor), mostly her colleagues in the UDES physiotherapy program (n=7).
Research Interests
- Cardiopulmonary Epidemiology
- Sex and Gender
- Women’s Health
- Chronic Pain
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Rehabilitation
Curriculum vitae
Positions
Postdoctoral Fellow
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Postdoctoral Fellow
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Researcher
Physiotherapy Program
Universidad de Santander, Colombia
Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Assistant Professor
Physical Culture, Sports, and Recreation Program [Kinesiology]
Universidad Santo Tomas, Colombia
Education
Doctor of Philosophy
in Community and Population Health Sciences
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Master of Science
in Statistics
Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile
Master of Science
in Epidemiology
Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia
Bachelor of Science
in Physiotherapy
Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia
2019
Saez-Abello, G. A.; Ariza-Viviescas, A. M; Cardenal-Daza, J.; Quintero-Salas, E. D. J.; Alarcon-Quigua, F.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Evaluation of VO2max and body composition in young soccer players in Santander, 2018 Journal Article
In: Revista peruana de ciencias de la actividad física y del deporte, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 779-788, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Cardiovascular System, Physical Fitness, Soccer
@article{JA1901,
title = {Evaluation of VO2max and body composition in young soccer players in Santander, 2018},
author = {G. A. Saez-Abello and A. M Ariza-Viviescas and J. Cardenal-Daza and E. D. J. Quintero-Salas and F. Alarcon-Quigua and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://www.rpcafd.com/index.php/rpcafd/article/view/61/88},
doi = {10.53820/rpcafd.v6i3.61},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-07-01},
urldate = {2019-07-01},
journal = {Revista peruana de ciencias de la actividad f\'{i}sica y del deporte},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
pages = {779-788},
abstract = {Objective: To determine the relationship between VO2max and body composition in pre youth players.
Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out in 24 pre youth players (Age 15.5 ± 0.5 years). Anthropometric measurements were made weight and height, the percentage of body weight was evaluated by the OMRON bioimpedancemeter. The VO2max was obtained by means of a field test (Course Navette test). Heart rate was assessed at the end of the test. Body mass index (BMI), and fat percentage (% F) were calculated.
Results: The average VO2max was 46.9 ± 3.6 ml / kg / min; according to the VO2max classification, 33.3% had a deficient aerobic power and 33.3% had regular. The heart rate at the end of the Course Navette test, on average, was 194.4 ± 7.3 bpm. In the exploratory analysis, it was found that both the BMI and the percentage of fat are significantly and inversely correlated with VO2max, this correlation being greater between the percentage of fat and VO2max (-0.73) than between BMI and VO2max ( - 0.49).
Conclusion: The high values in BMI and %F in pre-youth soccer players are related to a low VO2max and consequently a low physical fitness. The results suggest that %F plays a relevant role in sports performance.},
key = {VO2max, Body Composition, Heart rate, Football},
keywords = {Body Composition, Cardiovascular System, Physical Fitness, Soccer},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out in 24 pre youth players (Age 15.5 ± 0.5 years). Anthropometric measurements were made weight and height, the percentage of body weight was evaluated by the OMRON bioimpedancemeter. The VO2max was obtained by means of a field test (Course Navette test). Heart rate was assessed at the end of the test. Body mass index (BMI), and fat percentage (% F) were calculated.
Results: The average VO2max was 46.9 ± 3.6 ml / kg / min; according to the VO2max classification, 33.3% had a deficient aerobic power and 33.3% had regular. The heart rate at the end of the Course Navette test, on average, was 194.4 ± 7.3 bpm. In the exploratory analysis, it was found that both the BMI and the percentage of fat are significantly and inversely correlated with VO2max, this correlation being greater between the percentage of fat and VO2max (-0.73) than between BMI and VO2max ( - 0.49).
Conclusion: The high values in BMI and %F in pre-youth soccer players are related to a low VO2max and consequently a low physical fitness. The results suggest that %F plays a relevant role in sports performance.
2016
Herrera-Anaya, E.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Herrera-Galindo, V. M.; Martínez-Marín, R. D. P.; Rodríguez-Bayona, C. N.
Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia Journal Article
In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, vol. 58, no. 9, pp. 936-941, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurology, Nutrition
@article{RN10,
title = {Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia},
author = {E. Herrera-Anaya and A. Angarita-Fonseca and V. M. Herrera-Galindo and R. D. P. Mart\'{i}nez-Mar\'{i}n and C. N. Rodr\'{i}guez-Bayona},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.13108},
doi = {10.1111/dmcn.13108},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology},
volume = {58},
number = {9},
pages = {936-941},
abstract = {Aim: To determine the association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy (CP) residing in an urban area in a developing country.
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2\textendash12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012\textendash2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations.
Results: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27\textendash14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90\textendash24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III.
Interpretation: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Neurological Rehabilitation, Neurology, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2–12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012–2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations.
Results: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27–14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90–24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III.
Interpretation: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Gloria, G. E. Prada; Mendoza, G. L.; Hernández, M. N.
Socioeconomic factors associated with stunting in preschool attending an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia Journal Article
In: Revista Chilena de Nutrición, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 116-123, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Children, Nutrition
@article{RN13,
title = {Socioeconomic factors associated with stunting in preschool attending an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and G. E. Prada Gloria and G. L. Mendoza and M. N. Hern\'{a}ndez},
url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},
doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},
volume = {43},
number = {2},
pages = {116-123},
abstract = {Stunting is an indicator of human poverty and social development that causes a high economic burden on countries. The objective of this study was to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and z score height for age (HAZ) in preschool of the Colombo-German Foundation of Floridablanca, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A random sample of 112 (2 to 5 years old) preschool of an institution for the low-income population was measured and weighed; their parents/caregivers answered a survey. The mean HAZ in preschool who live in households with more than one child (a) under 7 was lower compared with households with a child (a) under 7 years. Children living in housing with tenure called "possession untitled" scored lower mean HAZ compared with homeownership. Children living in households where the mother was the one who brings home were more HAZ compared with homes where the contributor was the father; this association remained in boys. In girls, none of the variables of the final model was found associated with HAZ. It is important to strengthen programs aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the mothers who are household heads.},
key = {Socioeconomic factors, child nutrition disorders, stunting, poverty, preschool},
keywords = {Body Composition, Children, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
2015
Prada, G. E.; Gutierrez, M. M.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
In: Revista Chilena de Nutrición, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 337-344, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Children, Nutrition
@article{RN14,
title = {Association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index among low-income preschoolers from an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},
author = {G. E. Prada and M. M. Gutierrez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},
doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},
volume = {42},
number = {4},
pages = {337-344},
abstract = {We determined the association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index z-score (BMIZ) in preschoolers from the Colombo-German Foundation from Floridablanca, Colombia. Height and weight were measured in a random sample of 112 preschool children aged 2-5 years of age; their parents or care-giver answered a survey. The multiple generalized linear models showed in the whole sample that BMIZ significantly decreased with household's socioeconomic strata 1 and 2 compared with strata zero, and in high-income families. In girls, BMIZ significantly increased when another family member, neighbour, or friend was responsible for deciding about feeding on weekdays. In boys, BMIZ increased when they ate alone and when their grandmother was responsible for preparing food on weekdays. It is conceded that socioeconomic factors influencing BMIZ are similar to those that influence health inequity},
key = {Socioeconomic factors; risk factors; body mass index; pediatric obesity.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Children, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Ariza-García, C. L.; Parra-Patiño, J.; Otárola-Veas, A. V.; Suárez-Rodríguez, L. V.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
Health related fitness of schoolchildren aged 8-12 years of a public school from Bucaramanga Journal Article
In: UstaSalud, vol. 24, pp. 32-39, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Muscle Strength, Physical Fitness
@article{RN15,
title = {Health related fitness of schoolchildren aged 8-12 years of a public school from Bucaramanga},
author = {C. L. Ariza-Garc\'{i}a and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and A. V. Ot\'{a}rola-Veas and L. V. Su\'{a}rez-Rodr\'{i}guez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {http://revistas.ustabuca.edu.co/index.php/USTASALUD_ODONTOLOGIA/article/view/1907},
doi = {10.15332/us.v14i1.1907},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {UstaSalud},
volume = {24},
pages = {32-39},
abstract = {Objectives: to determine the level of RPF and to explore the association among aerobic fitness, flexibility and muscle strength with overweight and obesity in schoolchildren 8-12 years.
Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed; we selected for convenience the fourth and fifth degrees from the “Instituto Tecnologico Salesiano Eloy Valenzuela”. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined according to the WHO-CDC and the FITNESS-GRAM. The HRPF was assessed using the FITNESSGRAM battery. Simple and multiple Poisson regression models were applied to calculate prevalence ratios (PR) and their confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).
Results: a total of 66 students (10.4 ± 0.82 years), 19.6% women, and 48.5% of the fourth grade, were included. 78.8% and 39.4% were below the healthy fitness zone in the trunk extension strength and the aerobic fitness qualities, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to WHO-CDC criteria was 30.3%. The physical qualities associated with overweight and obesity were aerobic fitness (PR 2.32 CI 95% 1.08 to 4.96) and muscle strength of upper limbs (PR CI 95% 1.28 to 9.69 3.53).
Conclusions: the percentage of children below the healthy area was higher in the muscular strength and aerobic fitness physical qualities. Which were associated with overweight and obesity. This is especially relevant given that adequate aerobic fitness in childhood has been linked to a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.},
key = {Physical fitness; body mass index; muscle strength; child},
keywords = {Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Muscle Strength, Physical Fitness},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed; we selected for convenience the fourth and fifth degrees from the “Instituto Tecnologico Salesiano Eloy Valenzuela”. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined according to the WHO-CDC and the FITNESS-GRAM. The HRPF was assessed using the FITNESSGRAM battery. Simple and multiple Poisson regression models were applied to calculate prevalence ratios (PR) and their confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%).
Results: a total of 66 students (10.4 ± 0.82 years), 19.6% women, and 48.5% of the fourth grade, were included. 78.8% and 39.4% were below the healthy fitness zone in the trunk extension strength and the aerobic fitness qualities, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to WHO-CDC criteria was 30.3%. The physical qualities associated with overweight and obesity were aerobic fitness (PR 2.32 CI 95% 1.08 to 4.96) and muscle strength of upper limbs (PR CI 95% 1.28 to 9.69 3.53).
Conclusions: the percentage of children below the healthy area was higher in the muscular strength and aerobic fitness physical qualities. Which were associated with overweight and obesity. This is especially relevant given that adequate aerobic fitness in childhood has been linked to a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.
Carreño, L. M.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Pinto, A. L.; Delgado, A. N.; García, L. M.
Health related quality of life and urinary incontinence in women with overweight and obesity in Bucaramanga, Colombia Journal Article
In: Revista Ciencias de la Salud, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 63-76, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Quality of life, Urinary incontinence, Women's health
@article{RN20,
title = {Health related quality of life and urinary incontinence in women with overweight and obesity in Bucaramanga, Colombia},
author = {L. M. Carre\~{n}o and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. L. Pinto and A. N. Delgado and L. M. Garc\'{i}a},
url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/3652},
doi = {10.12804/revsalud13.01.2015.05 },
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
urldate = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},
volume = {13},
number = {1},
pages = {63-76},
abstract = {Objective: To determine the association between quality of life health-related (HRQL) and urinary incontinence (UI) in a population of overweight women in the urban area of Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% were obese. We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short-form (ICIQ-IU Short Form).
Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with the lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4). The HRQL score assessed with the ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55.
Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not find statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.},
key = {Quality of life, Women's health, Urinary incontinence, Body Mass Index, Obesity, Overweight.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Quality of life, Urinary incontinence, Women's health},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% were obese. We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short-form (ICIQ-IU Short Form).
Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with the lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4). The HRQL score assessed with the ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55.
Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not find statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.
2014
Angarita-Fonseca, A.; Martinez, A.; Rangel, C.; Betancourt, M. V.; Prada, G. E.
In: Revista Chilena de Nutricion, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 372-382, 2014.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Nutrition
@article{RN26,
title = {Determinants of underestimation of parents' perceptions of their child's weight in children's homes belonging to ICBF from Floridablanca, Colombia, 2012},
author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Martinez and C. Rangel and M. V. Betancourt and G. E. Prada},
url = {https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/rchnut/v41n4/art05.pdf},
doi = {10.4067/S0717-75182014000400005 },
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-01},
urldate = {2014-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutricion},
volume = {41},
number = {4},
pages = {372-382},
abstract = {Objective: To identify the factors determining the underestimation of the actual weight of the children by the father and mother of preschooler users of Children's homes (CH) of the Colombian Family Welfare Institute located in the municipality of Floridablanca, Colombia.
Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in a random sample of 186 preschool children aged 3-6 years from 7 Floridablanca's CH. Researchers interviewed parents and measured the weight and height of children, parents, and caregivers. The analysis was conducted by way of single and multiple binomial regression models.
Results: Underestimating the weight of the children was 44.6%, 46.3%, 45% and 44.2% for the mother, father, grandparents and uncles, respectively. The underestimation was associated with the child' sex (mother: 1.59 95% CI 1.11-2.29 RP; father: PR2.00 95% CI 1.1-3.6), education (PR 1.42 95 1.05-1.92%), occupation (PR 1.05 95% CI 1.05-1.05) and obesity's history in the mother (PR 1.51 95% CI 1.10-2.08) and the current weight of the father (PR 2.31 95% CI 1.1 to 5.0).
Conclusions: A high proportion of families of children do not perceive overweight and obesity. Issues such as the child's sex, occupation and education of the mother and obesity in both parents must be considered when we will educate parents on the recognition of obesity as a public health problem.},
key = {Perceptions, social determinants of health, body mass index, preescolar, body weight.},
keywords = {Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in a random sample of 186 preschool children aged 3-6 years from 7 Floridablanca's CH. Researchers interviewed parents and measured the weight and height of children, parents, and caregivers. The analysis was conducted by way of single and multiple binomial regression models.
Results: Underestimating the weight of the children was 44.6%, 46.3%, 45% and 44.2% for the mother, father, grandparents and uncles, respectively. The underestimation was associated with the child' sex (mother: 1.59 95% CI 1.11-2.29 RP; father: PR2.00 95% CI 1.1-3.6), education (PR 1.42 95 1.05-1.92%), occupation (PR 1.05 95% CI 1.05-1.05) and obesity's history in the mother (PR 1.51 95% CI 1.10-2.08) and the current weight of the father (PR 2.31 95% CI 1.1 to 5.0).
Conclusions: A high proportion of families of children do not perceive overweight and obesity. Issues such as the child's sex, occupation and education of the mother and obesity in both parents must be considered when we will educate parents on the recognition of obesity as a public health problem.
Prada, G. E.; Gutierrez, M. P.; Sanchez, X. L.; Rueda, L. P.; Angarita-Fonseca, A.
In: Revista Chilena de Nutricion, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 284-291, 2014.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Nutrition
@article{RN28,
title = {Relationship between environmental factors and child rearing practices on body mass index of preschool children residents of children's homes from Floridablanca, Colombia},
author = {G. E. Prada and M. P. Gutierrez and X. L. Sanchez and L. P. Rueda and A. Angarita-Fonseca},
url = {https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/rchnut/v41n3/art09.pdf},
doi = {10.4067/S0717-75182014000300009},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-01-01},
urldate = {2014-01-01},
journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutricion},
volume = {41},
number = {3},
pages = {284-291},
abstract = {The association of environmental factors and child-rearing practices with body mass index z-score (BMIZ) in children residents of Children's Homes from Floridablanca, Colombia was studied. A random sample of 176 preschool children aged 3-6 years was weighed and measured, their parents or caregiver were also measured and they answered a survey. The generalized linear model showed that BMIZ increased significantly with children's age (β=0.02), children's sex (male β=0.27), mother's occupation (homemaker β=0.29), mother's overweight (β=0.20), the person who accompanies children while they eat (relatives β=0,49; anyone or non-relative β=0.40), the person who cooks (grandmother β=0.55), adequate time spent on eating by children (β=0.54), and overeating (0.51). BMIZ decreased significantly with mother's occupation (looking for a job or student β=-0.43), maternal history of hypertension (β=-0.26), motivation to eat (β=-0.59) and pressure to eat (β=-0.55).},
key = {Child rearing, risk factors, body mass index, pediatric obesity, feeding behavior},
keywords = {Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Children, Nutrition},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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Honors & Awards
UQAT – Health Research Student Emerging Award.
This award highlighted the quality of scientific articles published in the past year at the UQAT.
View moreUniversidad de Santander Achievement Award
The University of Santander granted a recognition, for the Senior Researcher (IS) categorization, within the framework of the call 894 of 2021, "National call for the recognition and measurement of research groups, technological development or innovation and the recognition of researchers from the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation - SNCTI, Colombia 2021".
View moreCAPT’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship for Early Career Investigator or Leader.
The Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics. A competition among applicants who completed a graduate program at a recognized Canadian academic institution and who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, the ability to innovate and/or lead within their respective program/academic institution/professional environment; based on an one letter of support, CV, and written statement.
View moreSecond place of the Physiotherapy and Kinesiology Latin American Faculty Research Award
[Capacity building in rehabilitation in Honduras through workshops: an international collaboration strategy]. International conference: X Encuentro Latinoamericano de Academicos en Fisioterapia y kinesiologia. Medellin, Colombia. [Online]. A paper competition among Latin-American senior researchers with a double-blind peer reviewed policy.
View morePostdoctoral Training Award (Citizens of other countries), Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS)
Project: Le projet PAIR - Exploiter le Registre québécois de la douleur et les bases de données administratives de la santé du Québec pour étudier l'utilisation réelle des opioids
View moreThe CRDCN Emerging Scholars Grant.
Project: Physical activity and chronic back disorders in Canadian adults. Canadian Research Data Centre Network, Canada.
View moreSecond place of the Physiotherapy and Kinesiology Latin American Faculty Research Award
[Capacity building in rehabilitation in Honduras through workshops: an international collaboration strategy]. International conference: IX Encuentro Latinoamericano de Academicos en Fisioterapia y kinesiologia. Barranquilla, Colombia. A paper competition among Latin-American senior researchers with a double-blind peer reviewed policy.
View moreUniversidad de Santander Achievement Award
This award recognizes researchers for having obtained the Senior Researcher Category in the Colombian Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS). Bucaramanga, Colombia
View moreSecond prize of the best paper competition
[The Effects of Phase III and IV Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review]. International conference: VI Congreso de Solacur, V congreso internacional de rehabilitación cardiorespiratoria y II concurso de investigadores cardiorespiratorios. Cusco, Peru
View moreWinner of the Best Paper Presentation Competition
[Family influences on body mass index in low-income pre-kindergarten students of Floridablanca, Colombia]. National conference: XII Congreso Peruano de Nutrición. Sociedad Peruana de Nutricion. Lima, Peru.
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