Eighth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study is to compare elementary school children’s (1st grade to 5th grade) body compositions and daily caloric expenditures and intake during the school year in the United States and Japan. More specifically, the investigation will be focused on their height and weight, the quantity and quality of physical education classes, physical activity during recess, extra-curricula activities, and school lunch during the regular school year in the United State and Japan. The elementary school children’s height and weight will be measured by the primary investigator or an existing data in the schools may be referred. Also, the quality and quantity of physical education, activities during recess, and after school programs or extra-curricula activities, their school lunch will be monitored and analyzed by the primary investigator. The qualitative analysis will be used to compare the United States and Japanese elementary school children’s body compositions. Also the qualitative analysis will be used to identify the possible factors that affect their body compositions such as caloric expenditures and consumptions.