Publications by authors named "Ruihe Luo"
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.
What Is Added By This Report?: From 2012 to 2023, obesity prevalence increased more rapidly (AAPC=10.
Article Synopsis
- - Fractures are a major concern for children's health in China, but there's a gap in large-scale community research focusing on this issue.
- - A recent study found that 6.93% of Chinese children aged 6-17 have experienced fractures, with higher rates in boys (8.13%) versus girls (5.71%) and in rural areas (7.22%) compared to urban ones (6.62%), mainly affecting the upper limbs.
- - To improve public health, it's important to raise awareness about fracture prevention, especially for boys and children in rural areas; recommendations include investing in educational programs and promoting safe exercise and nutrition.
Article Synopsis
- - Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a significant global health issue, ranking among the top four nutritional deficiencies worldwide, with varying prevalence in different regions.
- - A recent report reveals that rural students aged 6-17 who were part of a nutrition program showed a slight improvement in vitamin A status from 2012 to 2021, with a decline in VAD and sub-clinical VAD (SVAD) as they aged, and with higher rates in males and western regions.
- - To combat VAD and SVAD, public health practices should focus on dietary diversification, nutrition education, and food fortification, particularly targeting males, younger children, and those in western areas.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?: Childhood obesity has been linked to adverse health outcomes during both childhood and adulthood. An accurate understanding of children's weight status by primary caregivers is essential for effective weight management strategies.
What Is Added By This Report?: The data utilized in this study were obtained from the 2021 Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students in China.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?: Malnutrition continues to be the primary cause of delayed growth and development among students in economically disadvantaged rural areas of China. Ensuring adequate and appropriate dietary intake is crucial for promoting the healthy growth of these students.
What Is Added By This Report?: In rural areas of central and western regions in China, the weekly consumption frequencies of meat, eggs, milk, legumes, fruits, and vegetables in 2021 were higher than those in 2019.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?: Physical fitness is closely associated with children's development. Limited research has been published on the changes in physical fitness among Chinese children during the implementation of the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students (NIPRCES).
What Is Added By This Report?: This research utilized data from the NIPRCES between 2013 and 2021 to examine alterations in children's physical fitness levels.