Summary What is already known about this topic?Childhood overweight and obesity pose significant risks to physical and mental health.The Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)...Summary What is already known about this topic?Childhood overweight and obesity pose significant risks to physical and mental health.The Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing malnutrition.展开更多
The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has been increasing rapidly worldwide(1).In the 2020 Report on Chinese Residents’Chronic Diseases and Nutrition,the rates of overweight and obesity among Chinese chi...The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has been increasing rapidly worldwide(1).In the 2020 Report on Chinese Residents’Chronic Diseases and Nutrition,the rates of overweight and obesity among Chinese children aged 6–17 years were reported to be 11.1%and 7.9%,respectively.Childhood obesity is associated with both physical and mental health problems during childhood,as well as a range of noncommunicable diseases in adulthood,such as cardiovascular diseases,hypertension,and Type II diabetes(2–3).展开更多
What is already known about this topic?Vitamin A deficiency(VAD)is a leading global nutritional concern,ranking among the top four major nutritional deficiencies worldwide.The prevalence of VAD is unevenly distributed...What is already known about this topic?Vitamin A deficiency(VAD)is a leading global nutritional concern,ranking among the top four major nutritional deficiencies worldwide.The prevalence of VAD is unevenly distributed across various regions,both within China and globally.What is added by this report?The report adds valuable insights into the vitamin A nutritional status of rural students aged 6–17 years who participated in the Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES).Over the decade from 2012 to 2021,there was a modest improvement in vitamin A status.The prevalence of VAD and sub-clinical VAD(SVAD)declined as the students aged.Throughout the majority of the survey years,the incidence of VAD was higher among males and western regions compared to females and central regions,respectively.What are the implications for public health practice?A comprehensive approach,incorporating dietary diversification,nutrition education,and food fortification,should be implemented to prevent VAD and SVAD especially in males,younger children and children in western areas.展开更多
A balanced consumption of various types of food items plays a crucial role in students’physical and intellectual development,providing the foundation for their lifelong health(1).In recent years,the living standards ...A balanced consumption of various types of food items plays a crucial role in students’physical and intellectual development,providing the foundation for their lifelong health(1).In recent years,the living standards in China have improved,leading to a steady improvement in the intake of various foods among Chinese students(2).However,uneven socioeconomic development and differing natural environments may lead to disparities in food consumption between rural and urban students(3).The prevalence of malnutrition among rural students has decreased but remains higher than among urban students(4).Furthermore,consumption of various healthy foods increased during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic as a means to boost immunity and promote health(5).展开更多
Good nutritional status in childhood serves as the foundation for lifelong health.Malnutrition during childhood can not only impede children’s growth and development,but also lead to a higher incidence of chronic dis...Good nutritional status in childhood serves as the foundation for lifelong health.Malnutrition during childhood can not only impede children’s growth and development,but also lead to a higher incidence of chronic diseases in adulthood,thereby increasing the socioeconomic burden.In order to improve the nutritional and health status of children living in economically underdeveloped rural areas,the Chinese government implemented the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)in November 2011(1).The central government provides nutritional meal subsidies to rural compulsory education students in underdeveloped counties.Initially,NIPRCES covered rural area of 699 national pilot counties across 22 provincial-level administrative divisions(PLADs)in the central and western regions of China.By 2021,the program expanded to encompass 727 national pilot counties and 1,010 local pilot counties spanning 28 provinces in the eastern,central,and western regions of China,serving more than 36 million students.展开更多
Beginning in 2011,the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)was established to enhance the nutrition and health of students in rural areas and promote educational equity.The cen...Beginning in 2011,the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)was established to enhance the nutrition and health of students in rural areas and promote educational equity.The central government offers nutritional meal subsidies to compulsory education students,aged 6–15 years,in underdeveloped counties.Monitoring and evaluation have been conducted annually from 2012 to 2017 and in 2019 and 2021.Additionally,data regarding the nutritional and health status of students in the national pilot areas have been regularly collected from 2012 to 2021.NIPRCES has effectively mitigated growth retardation and anemia among rural children(1).展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Fractures are a common and serious injury among children.While many studies have utilized clinical data,there is a lack of large-scale community-based research in China.W...Summary What is already known about this topic?Fractures are a common and serious injury among children.While many studies have utilized clinical data,there is a lack of large-scale community-based research in China.What is added by this report?This cross-sectional study provides national and regionally representative data on the prevalence of fractures among Chinese children aged 6–17 years(6.93%),with higher rates observed in males than in females(8.13%vs.5.71%)and in rural areas compared to urban areas(7.22%vs.6.62%).The most common site of fracture was the upper limbs(4.24%,accounting for 63.0%of fractures).What are the implications for public health practice?The need to enhance awareness of fracture prevention is critical,particularly for children in rural areas and males in middle childhood.We recommend that local authorities increase investments in educational programs and child safety oversight.Additionally,promoting balanced diets for children,training in proper exercise techniques,and reinforcing participation in outdoor sports are essential.展开更多
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Childhood overweight and obesity pose significant risks to physical and mental health.The Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing malnutrition.
文摘The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has been increasing rapidly worldwide(1).In the 2020 Report on Chinese Residents’Chronic Diseases and Nutrition,the rates of overweight and obesity among Chinese children aged 6–17 years were reported to be 11.1%and 7.9%,respectively.Childhood obesity is associated with both physical and mental health problems during childhood,as well as a range of noncommunicable diseases in adulthood,such as cardiovascular diseases,hypertension,and Type II diabetes(2–3).
文摘What is already known about this topic?Vitamin A deficiency(VAD)is a leading global nutritional concern,ranking among the top four major nutritional deficiencies worldwide.The prevalence of VAD is unevenly distributed across various regions,both within China and globally.What is added by this report?The report adds valuable insights into the vitamin A nutritional status of rural students aged 6–17 years who participated in the Nutrition Improvement Programme for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES).Over the decade from 2012 to 2021,there was a modest improvement in vitamin A status.The prevalence of VAD and sub-clinical VAD(SVAD)declined as the students aged.Throughout the majority of the survey years,the incidence of VAD was higher among males and western regions compared to females and central regions,respectively.What are the implications for public health practice?A comprehensive approach,incorporating dietary diversification,nutrition education,and food fortification,should be implemented to prevent VAD and SVAD especially in males,younger children and children in western areas.
文摘A balanced consumption of various types of food items plays a crucial role in students’physical and intellectual development,providing the foundation for their lifelong health(1).In recent years,the living standards in China have improved,leading to a steady improvement in the intake of various foods among Chinese students(2).However,uneven socioeconomic development and differing natural environments may lead to disparities in food consumption between rural and urban students(3).The prevalence of malnutrition among rural students has decreased but remains higher than among urban students(4).Furthermore,consumption of various healthy foods increased during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic as a means to boost immunity and promote health(5).
文摘Good nutritional status in childhood serves as the foundation for lifelong health.Malnutrition during childhood can not only impede children’s growth and development,but also lead to a higher incidence of chronic diseases in adulthood,thereby increasing the socioeconomic burden.In order to improve the nutritional and health status of children living in economically underdeveloped rural areas,the Chinese government implemented the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)in November 2011(1).The central government provides nutritional meal subsidies to rural compulsory education students in underdeveloped counties.Initially,NIPRCES covered rural area of 699 national pilot counties across 22 provincial-level administrative divisions(PLADs)in the central and western regions of China.By 2021,the program expanded to encompass 727 national pilot counties and 1,010 local pilot counties spanning 28 provinces in the eastern,central,and western regions of China,serving more than 36 million students.
文摘Beginning in 2011,the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students(NIPRCES)was established to enhance the nutrition and health of students in rural areas and promote educational equity.The central government offers nutritional meal subsidies to compulsory education students,aged 6–15 years,in underdeveloped counties.Monitoring and evaluation have been conducted annually from 2012 to 2017 and in 2019 and 2021.Additionally,data regarding the nutritional and health status of students in the national pilot areas have been regularly collected from 2012 to 2021.NIPRCES has effectively mitigated growth retardation and anemia among rural children(1).
基金supported by the Science and Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program of China(2017FY101105).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Fractures are a common and serious injury among children.While many studies have utilized clinical data,there is a lack of large-scale community-based research in China.What is added by this report?This cross-sectional study provides national and regionally representative data on the prevalence of fractures among Chinese children aged 6–17 years(6.93%),with higher rates observed in males than in females(8.13%vs.5.71%)and in rural areas compared to urban areas(7.22%vs.6.62%).The most common site of fracture was the upper limbs(4.24%,accounting for 63.0%of fractures).What are the implications for public health practice?The need to enhance awareness of fracture prevention is critical,particularly for children in rural areas and males in middle childhood.We recommend that local authorities increase investments in educational programs and child safety oversight.Additionally,promoting balanced diets for children,training in proper exercise techniques,and reinforcing participation in outdoor sports are essential.
