Children's physical activity and health – Chronic disease in children and young adults

Time constraints and lack of awareness of risk factors for future chronic disease development prevent many young adults from accessing lifestyle programs offered by local health services. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a rural pharmacy-based multidisciplinary healthy lifestyle pilot program on reducing risk factors for chronic disease development among young adults. Individuals under the age of 50 with chronic disease risk factors were referred to the program. All subjects were provided with free after-hours nutritional counselling from a dietitian at the local community pharmacy, a comprehensive medication review conducted by the pharmacist, gym membership and access to cooking classes and supermarket tours. Selected participants also received bulk-billed GP appointments and assistance with establishing a home vegetable garden. Body weight, waist circumference, fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity were assessed at baseline and after program conclusion. Forty participants regularly attended the program between March 2009 and March 2010. At program conclusion, mean body weight was reduced by 3.8 ± 6.7 kg (P < 0.001) and waist circumference reduced by 3.9 ± 6.5 cm (P < 0.001). Fruit consumption increased by 1.2 ± 0.2 serves/day (P < 0.001) and vegetable intake increased by 1.6 ± 1.0 serves/day (P < 0.001). Participants also spent an average of 88.0 ± 47.7 more min/week (P < 0.001) engaged in physical activity on completion of the program. The community pharmacy provided an accessible location for the delivery of a successful chronic disease risk reduction program targeting young adults in a rural area.

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School Sport, conceptual and operational realities: A Systematic Review

10.37766/inplasy2021.10.0027 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rui Menezes Machado ◽

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Hugo Sarmento ◽

Miguel Valeiro ◽

Gabriel Torres Tobio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Young Adults ◽

Educational System ◽

Health Programs ◽

Crucial Element ◽

School Sports ◽

School Sport ◽

Review Question ◽

Children And Young Adults

Review question / Objective: What is the concept of School Sport in different countries and how they operationalize it? Condition being studied: The School Sports in several countries, are a crucial element of the educational system and assumes an increseally importance for the physical activity and health programs. In this pandemic period, the physical activity and the wellbeing of children and young adults have come to the center of a large discussion. The school sports, in this context, are assumed as player in consideration, but as countries discuss it, are noted different understandings of the school sports concept in each country as well different approaches and applications of it.

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Pedometer-Assessed Physical Activity in Children and Young Adults with CKD

Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology ◽

10.2215/cjn.06330611 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 720-726 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Aalia Akber ◽

Anthony A. Portale ◽

Kirsten L. Johansen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adults ◽

Children And Young Adults

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