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The study investigates the effectiveness of using teachers to manage childhood obesity among primary school pupils in Cape Coast, Ghana, applying a structured questionnaire and multi-stage sampling with 133 teachers. Descriptive analyses show teachers are substantially aware of and hold useful perceptions of childhood obesity, suggesting interventional strategies. 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All Rights Reserved. [URL:](URL: www.aessweb.com)[ ](URL: www.aessweb.com)[www.aessweb.com](URL: www.aessweb.com)  \nSTRATEGIES FOR MANAGING CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS OF GHANA  \nNancy Sekyi Whyte 1 Augustina Araba Amissah2  \nJustice Mensah3+  \n1,2,3Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.  \n(+ Corresponding author)  \nABSTRACT  \nArticle History  \nReceived: 18 March 2020  \nRevised: 24 April 2020  \nAccepted: 26 May 2020  \nPublished: 10 June 2020  \nKeywords  \nBody mass index Childhood obesity Management Nutrition Strategies Teachers Primary schools.  \nChildhood obesity is a critical global public health issue due to its association with psychological, social, economic and health problems. This study explored the potency of using teachers in managing childhood obesity among primary school pupils in a Ghanaian Metropolis, Cape Coast. Structured questionnaire were used for data collection. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 133 teachers as respondents for the study. Analyses were done using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. The study revealed that teachers were appreciably aware of and had useful perceptions of childhood obesity which could be built upon by way of interventional strategies to curb obesity among the school pupils. . These included physical activity-based strategies and dietary-based strategies such as: children being allowed to play and run around during break periods (91.7%); no foods, sweets and drinks being allowed in the classroom during lessons (84.1%); and existence of a school policy that guides the type of foods sold on school premises (72.0%) . However, the teachers needed to be supported to effectively manage the phenomenon in the school environment. School authorities could develop policies on sale of food and snacks on school premises and ensure adherence to the policies through strict enforcement.  \nContribution/ Originality: The paper's primary contribution is the finding that teachers were appreciably aware of and had useful perceptions of childhood obesity which could be built upon by way of interventional strategies to curb obesity among primary school children.  \n1. INTRODUCTION  \nChildhood obesity occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Obesity in children is a serious medical condition which has negative effects. It is usually characterized by the abnormal accumulation of excess fat stored in the body to the point where it impedes the health of the child and causes diseases and death that could be prevented (Mayo Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2000) . Globally, the prevalence rates of childhood obesity are growing into a pandemic among high, middle, and low income countries with an estimated 42 million children classified as obese or overweight (World Health Organisation, 2012) .  \nObesity in children has been found to be a very serious nutritional challenge since it leads to the development of health complications such as high cholesterol, early signs of high blood pressure, breathing difficulties (asthma),  \nearly markers of cardiovascular diseases (metabolic syndrome), sleep disorders and others (Biritwum, Gyapong, & Mensah, 2005; Truswell, 2003) . Obesity has shown to have effects on grades of students, attendance, illness in the school setting, and high rates in school dropout (Taras & Potts-Datema, 2005) . In recent years, schools are increasingly becoming more populated with overweight students and school leaders are tasked with educational concerns that are linked with the incidence of obesity (Aceves-Martins, Llauradó, Tarro, Solà, & Giralt, 2016) . The use of several strategies by schools to support academic excellence and g","cbCaiuBfKzNHIMef","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuBfKzNHIMef","pdf",587497,16,"English","# Abstract\n# Article History\n# Keywords\n# 1. Introduction\n## Childhood obesity definitions and global prevalence\n## Nutritional challenges and school impacts\n## School-based strategies and research gaps","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study focuses on strategies for managing childhood obesity in primary schools using teachers in Cape Coast, Ghana.\"},{\"question\":\"How was data collected and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"Data were collected using structured questionnaires and a multi-stage sampling procedure selecting 133 teachers as respondents.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategies did the teachers recommend or were highlighted as effective?\",\"answer\":\"The findings highlight physical-activity and dietary-based strategies, including allowing children to play and run during breaks, restricting sweets and drinks in classrooms, and enforcing school policies guiding foods sold on premises.\"}]","Strategies for Managing Childhood Obesity in Primary Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana | PDF",1792073054]