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IMPACT OF DIETARY PATTERN AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON OBESITY AMONG NORMAL CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) |
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Avanti Prabhakahar , Sangeetha Narayansamy |
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Ashok Yakkaldevi |
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GRT-6141 |
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Abstract : | |
The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the impact of dietary pattern and physical activity on obesity among normal children and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (ADHD) The study was carried out on 6-12 year old children .This investigation was carried out among a total of 120 school going children out of 60 normal children were from the mainstream schools (32 boys and 28 girls), 60 children with ADHD were from the specialschools (47 boys and 13 girls).The technique used for the sampling was Purposive sampling technique. The primary data was gathered using questionnaire as a tool .The data was subjected to statistical interpretation using SPPS.(version 17). |
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