This study aimed to identify excess of weight, level of physical activity and eating habits among students aged between 7 and 9 years. The study was of epidemiological character, cross-sectional, involving 1982 children. Results showed that overweight was lower among students of public schools. Regarding the level of physical activity, it was found that the majority of students were considered sedentary or irregularly active, and that public school students are more active. It was concluded that the students adopt levels of physical activity and eating habits far below of what guidelines suggest by the scientific literature.
Overweight; usual physical activity; dietary habits; students
