Physical activity, nutrition, screen time and sleep associated with body weight and physical condition in young children

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique L’Hoir ◽  
Susanne Tetteroo ◽  
Magda Boere-Boonekamp ◽  
Elly Kloeze ◽  
Ingrid Bakker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Screen Time

scholarly journals Effects of Three Different Family-Based Interventions in Overweight and Obese Children: The “4 Your Family” Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 341
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Varagiannis ◽  
Emmanuella Magriplis ◽  
Grigoris Risvas ◽  
Katerina Vamvouka ◽  
Adamantia Nisianaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Family Based Interventions

Childhood overweight and obesity prevalence has risen dramatically in the past decades, and family-based interventions may be an effective method to improve children’s eating behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of three different family-based interventions: group-based, individual-based, or by website approach. Parents and school aged overweight or obese children, 8–12 years of age, were eligible for the study. A total of 115 children were randomly allocated in one of the three interventions, and 91 completed the study (79% compliance); Group 1 (n = 36) received group-based interventions by various experts; Group 2 (n = 30) had interpersonal family meetings with a dietitian; and Group 3 (n = 25) received training through a specifically developed website. Anthropometric, dietary, physical activity, and screen time outcomes were measured at baseline and at the end of the study. Within-group comparisons indicated significant improvement in body weight, body mass index (BMI)-z-score, physical activity, and screen time from baseline in all three study groups (p < 0.05). Furthermore, total body fat percentage (%TBF) was also decreased in Groups 2 and 3. Between-group differences varied with body weight and %TBF change, being larger in Group 3 compared to Groups 1 and 2, in contrast to BMI-z-score, screen time, and health behaviors, which were significantly larger in Group 2 than the other two groups. In conclusion, personalized family-based interventions are recommended to successfully improve children’s lifestyle and body weight status.

Behavior Tracking and 3-Year Longitudinal Associations Between Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Fitness Among Young Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan Potter ◽  
John C. Spence ◽  
Normand Boulé ◽  
Jodie A. Stearns ◽  
Valerie Carson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
Longitudinal Associations ◽  
Behavior Tracking

Purpose: Understanding the correlates of children’s fitness as they develop is needed. The objectives of this study were to 1) examine the longitudinal associations between physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and fitness; 2) determine if sex moderates associations; and 3) track PA and ST over 3 years. Methods: Findings are based on 649 children [baseline = 4.5 (0.5) y; follow-up = 7.8 (0.6) y] from Edmonton, Canada. Parental-reported hour per week of PA and ST were measured at baseline and 3 years later. Fitness (vertical jump, sit and reach, waist circumference, grip strength, predicted VO2max, push-ups, and partial curl-ups) was measured using established protocols at follow-up. Sex-specific z scores or low/high fitness groups were calculated. Linear or logistic multiple regression models and Spearman correlations were conducted. Results: Baseline ST was negatively associated with follow-up grip strength [β = −0.010; 95% confidence interval (CI), −0.019 to −0.001]. Associations between baseline PA and follow-up overall fitness (β = 0.009; 95% CI, 0.002 to 0.016) were significant, whereas baseline PA and follow-up VO2max (β = 0.014; 95% CI, 0.000 to 0.027) approached significance (P < .06). No sex interactions were observed. Moderate and large tracking were observed for PA (rs = .30) and ST (rs = .53), respectively. Conclusions: PA and ST may be important modifiable correlates of overall fitness in young children.

scholarly journals Changes in Physical Activity, Screen Time, Sleep, and Mental Health of Japanese Young Children: A Longitudinal Study Pre- and During-COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunshik Kim ◽  
Jiameng Ma ◽  
Sunkyoung Lee ◽  
Ying Gu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Physical Activity Adherence ◽  
Outdoor Playtime ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Specialized guidelines are required for the health behaviors of vulnerable populations such as children. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein major lifestyle changes have occurred, especially among young children. The present study aims to use longitudinal data to understand changes in the physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental health of preschool-aged children in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to pre-pandemic periods. Subjective and objective measures were used to assess the variables of interest longitudinally. It was found that physical activity, adherence to WHO-recommended screen time, and prosocial behaviors decreased significantly. On the other hand, sedentary time and hyperactivity increased. Our results are consistent with findings from other countries. The implications with respect to outdoor playtime, screen-time in the context of online learning during the pandemic, and the effects of parents’ mental health on preschool-aged children are discussed.

scholarly journals Excessive body weight of children and adolescents in the spotlight of their parents’ overweight and obesity, physical activity, and screen time

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 1309-1317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Sigmund ◽  
Dagmar Sigmundová ◽  
Petr Badura
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Excessive Body Weight

Abstract Objectives The main aim of this study was to bridge the research gap in the countries of Central Europe using the family dyad approach to examine the associations of parents’ overweight/obesity, physical activity (PA), and screen time (ST) with excessive body weight in their offspring. Methods The cross-sectional study included 1101 parent–child dyads (648/453 mother/father–child aged 4–16) selected by two-stage stratified random sampling with complete data on body weight categories, weekly PA (Yamax pedometer), ST (family logbook) collected over a regular school/working week during the spring and autumn seasons between 2013 and 2019. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to identify which of parents’ lifestyle indicators were associated with the overweight/obesity of their offspring. Results The mother’s overweight/obesity significantly increases her children’s odds of overweight/obesity. Concerning fathers, active participation in organized leisure-time PA and reaching 10,000 steps per day significantly reduce the odds of overweight/obesity in their children and adolescent offspring. Conclusions The cumulative effect of parental participation in organized leisure-time PA with their own family-related PA can be a natural means of preventing the development of overweight/obesity in their offspring.

scholarly journals Associations of Parental Influences with Physical Activity and Screen Time among Young Children: A Systematic Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huilan Xu ◽  
Li Ming Wen ◽  
Chris Rissel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Parental Influences

Parents play a critical role in developing and shaping their children’s physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours, particularly in the early years of life. The aim of this systematic review is to identify current literature investigating associations of parental influences with both PA and screen time in young children. This systematic review was conducted in November 2013 using 6 electronic databases covering research literature from January 1998 to November 2013. Thirty articles that met inclusion criteria were identified. These studies covered five important aspects of parenting: (1) parenting practices; (2) parents’ role modelling; (3) parental perceptions of children’s PA and screen viewing behaviours; (4) parental self-efficacy; and (5) general parenting style. Findings suggest that parents’ encouragement and support can increase children’s PA, and reducing parents’ own screen time can lead to decreased child screen time. Improving parenting practices, parental self-efficacy or changing parenting style may also be promising approaches to increasing PA time and decreasing screen time of young children.

scholarly journals Influence of Physical Activity and Screen Time on the Retinal Microvasculature in Young Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1233-1239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamini Gopinath ◽  
Louise A. Baur ◽  
Jie Jin Wang ◽  
Louise L. Hardy ◽  
Erdahl Teber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Retinal Microvasculature

Compliance With 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in Hong Kong Adolescents: Associations With Weight Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shi ◽  
Wendy Yajun Huang ◽  
Cindy Hui-Ping Sit ◽  
Stephen Heung-Sang Wong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Hong Kong Adolescents

Background: This study examined the compliance with the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among Hong Kong adolescents and its associations with body mass index (BMI). Methods: A total of 1039 adolescents (11–18 y) wore the activPAL™ for 24 hours for 7 consecutive days to assess physical activity (PA) and sleep duration. Screen time was measured using the Children’s Leisure Activities Study Survey (Chinese version). Linear mixed models were performed for analysis. Results: The analytic sample consisted of 692 adolescents (53% girls). Only 1.0% of the adolescents met all of the recommendations. The proportions of adolescents who met the recommendation for PA, screen time, and sleep were 9.1%, 31.2%, and 38.6%, respectively. Adolescent boys who did not meet the PA recommendation (β = 3.36; 95% CI, 1.04 to 5.68; P = .001) and those who did not meet the combination of PA and sleep recommendations (β = 2.10, 95% CI, 0.64 to 3.56; P = .01) had a higher body mass index than those who met the respective recommendations. Conclusions: Compliance with the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines was alarmingly low among Hong Kong adolescents. Meeting the PA recommendation or the combination of PA and sleep recommendations was associated with a healthier body weight in boys.

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