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May 3, 2026Open Access

Obesity Status, Mindful Eating, and Dietary Intake Among Primary School Children in Kütahya: A Cross-Sectional Study

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ŞÖŞebnem Özgen ÖzkayaEBElif Su BirkarışVÖVolkan Özkaya

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Cross-sectional study reveals links between obesity and mindful eating among children, suggesting intervention needs.

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the relationship between obesity status, mindful eating, and dietary intake in children.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted with 298 children aged 10-11 years in Kütahya.
  • Data collected through face-to-face surveys including the Eating Awareness Scale and 24-hour dietary recall.
  • Anthropometric measurements taken by the researcher.
  • Prevalence of mild overweight was 19.7% and obesity was 13.7% among participants, with higher rates in boys.
  • Children with obese mothers and fathers with education level below high school had increased obesity rates (p<0.05).
  • No significant difference found between eating awareness and dietary intake among children.

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Özkaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e6648071d4f1bdfc705ahttps://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1745185
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