scholarly journals Prospective associations between combined physical activity and sedentary behaviours and milk and yogurt consumption. Results from the IDEFICS study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alba M Santaliestra Pasias ◽  
Esther M. González-Gil ◽  
Valeria Pala ◽  
Timm Intemann ◽  
Antje Hebestreit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Idefics Study ◽  
Lifestyle Recommendations ◽  
Over Time

AbstractBackgroundThe knowledge about the association of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviours (SB) with the most considered healthy dairy products consumption, as milk and yogurt, in childhood is scared.AimTo assess the longitudinal relationship between specific lifestyle behaviours (PA and SB) and combined dairy consumption (milk + yogurt) in a sample of European children.MethodsTwo measurements, with 2 years’ interval (T0 and T1), were conducted in 1 688 (50.8% boys) childrenfrom the IDEFICS study. Dietary information was parental-registered by a 24-hour dietary recall. At both time points, sedentary behaviour and objective estimation of PA was obtained by accelerometers. Different groups were defined according to the international children's PA and SB behaviours recommendations over time. The cut-offs for the SB and PA recommendations were established on 2hour/day of SB and 2 hour/day of moderate to vigorous PA. Multilevel ordinal logistic regression models were used to assess the group's association with the combined dairy consumption (milk + yogurt), adjusted for potential confounders (sex, body mass index zscore, intervention versus control region, parental education level, dietary quality index, energy intake and the consumption by each dairy group at T0).ResultsNine groups of meeting or not both recommendations (SB and PA) were obtained. Those children who meeting both lifestyle recommendations at both measurement points, had higher probability to consume more milk and yogurt (p < 0.05), in comparison to the rest of combinations.Those children who did not meet any recommendations at both time points were less likely to consume milk + yogurt (OR: 0.47, 95%CI:0.26–0.83) than those who met both recommendations at both time points. Those children which improved one behaviours (PA or SB) between both measurement point were associated with low consumption of milk + yogurt (OR:0.41, 95%CI 0.22;0.74; OR:0.40, 95%CI 0.22,0.72), compared with those who meet both lifestyle recommendations at both periods (T0 and T1). Also, those which improved both behaviours (PA and SB) were less likely to consume milk + yogurt (OR:0.34, 95%CI 0.15–0.80) than those who were physically active and low sedentary at both time points.ConclusionsThese results suggest that European children with a healthy lifestyle regarding PA and SB over time, had the highest milk and yogurt consumption in comparison with other children.

scholarly journals Levels of physical activity in four domains and affective wellbeing before and during the Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliane S. Engels ◽  
Michael Mutz ◽  
Yolanda Demetriou ◽  
Anne K. Reimers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
German Population ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Time Point

Abstract Background Latest studies indicated that the general mental health level is low during the pandemic. Probably, this deterioration of the mental health situation is partly due to declines in physical activity. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in and the association between affective wellbeing and levels of different domains of physical activity at three time points before and during the pandemic. Method We used a nationwide online panel with a trend data design encompassing a total sample of N = 3517, representing the German population (> 14 years). Four different activity domains (sport and exercise, light outdoor activity, housework/gardening, active travel) and affective wellbeing (positive and negative affect) were assessed at three time points before and during the Covid-19 pandemic (October 2019, March 2020, October 2020). Results Multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA) indicate differences regarding affective wellbeing over the three time points with the lowest values at the second time point. Levels of activity in the four domains differed significantly over time with the strongest decrease for sport and exercise from the first to the second time point. Partial correlations indicated that the relationships between sport and exercise and positive affect were most consistent over time. Conclusions Overall, our findings suggest that physical activity plays a particularly important role in the pandemic period as a protective factor against poor mental health. Especially sports and exercise seem to be supportive and should be encouraged, e.g. by providing additional support in finding adequate outdoor, home-based or digital substitutes.

scholarly journals Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Are Major Predictors of Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement: A Study on Adult Arabs in Higher Educational Institutions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
hashem A. Kilani ◽  
Bataineh ◽  
Ali Al-Nawayseh ◽  
Khaled Atyat ◽  
Omar Obeid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Higher Institution

Abstract Background In previous times, infectious diseases affected the quality of human life during home confinement. This study investigated the influence of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on lifestyle, mental wellbeing, nutritional status, and sleeping pattern. Method: An online multicategory questionnaire was distributed to collect Demographical information and combined the following tools: Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), WHO-5 wellbeing score, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A snowball none-discriminate sampling procedure was followed to collect data from people attending or working at higher institution had covering the period between Mar/00/2020 and Apr/24/2020. A total of 1723 completed responses (917 Males 37.4 ± 13.4 yrs. old and (806 Females 32.2 ± 11.5 yrs. old) were collected. Results Female participants had significantly lower mental health scores as compared to males (53.9% vs 46.1%). on Mental wellbeing score was better among participants with medium and high Physical Activity Levels (p < 0.00). Additionally, mental wellbeing score was significantly improved by dietary quality and sleeping score (p < 0.001). However, physical activity was by far the major determinants of mental health score. Conclusion Factors such as PA, Diet, sleeping patterns were associated with mental wellbeing during COVID-19 confinement among Arab participants.

scholarly journals Associations between maternal healthy lifestyle score and offspring birth outcomes and childhood obesity: results from the Lifeways Cross-Generation Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Navarro ◽  
John Mehegan ◽  
Celine Murrin ◽  
Cecily Kelleher ◽  
Catherine Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Head Circumference ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Reduced Risk

AbstractMaternal adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy has been associated with reduced risk of obesity in the offspring. Our objective is to examine the association between a composite healthy lifestyle score (HLS) derived from body mass index (BMI), dietary quality, physical activity, smoking and alcohol intake, in expectant mothers and adverse offspring birth outcomes and childhood obesity. The Lifeways Cross-Generation Study comprises 1082 mother-child pairs. We defined five healthy lifestyle factors during pregnancy including: high dietary quality (top 40% of the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015), moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), healthy pre-pregnancy BMI (18.5–24.9 Kg/m2), never smoker, and no/moderate alcohol intake. A composite HLS was calculated (scored 0–5). Birthweight, length and head circumference were abstracted from hospital records. Waist circumference and BMI was determined when the child was 5 and 9 years. Logistic regression analyses were used to test HLS and individual HLS component associations with offspring birth and childhood outcomes. Offspring birthweight, length and head circumference were positively associated with the number of maternal healthy lifestyle factors (p < 0.001), whereas child BMI and incidence of overweight/obesity at age 5 and 9 were negatively associated with the maternal HLS (p < 0.05). In multivariable models, a lower maternal HLS (0–2 healthy lifestyle factors) was associated with increased risk of low birthweight (LBW) (OR:1.17, 95% CI:1.01–2.69, p = 0.043) and lower likelihood of macrosomia (OR:0.73, 95% CI:0.24–0.99, p = 0.034), relative to those with 5 healthy lifestyle factors. Examination of the individual HLS components revealed that, poor maternal dietary quality, smoking and alcohol intake were associated with higher risk of LBW (OR:1.61, 95%CI:1.01–7.85, p = 0.043, OR: 2.54, 95%CI:1.26–5.12, p = 0.025 and OR:2.30, 95%CI:1.01–5.26, p = 0.031, respectively). Likelihood of macrosomia and combined overweight/obesity at age 5 and 9 years was greater among mothers with a pre-pregnancy BMI in the obese range (OR:2.18, 95%CI:1.23–3.85, p = 0.042, OR:2.19, 95%CI:1.01–5.08, p = 0.03 and OR:3.89, 95%CI:1.00–10.59, p = 0.04, respectively). Smoking during pregnancy was also linked to greater risk of childhood overweight/obesity (OR:1.91, 95%CI:1.01–3.61, p = 0.04 at age 5 and OR:2.14, 95%CI:1.01–4.11, p = 0.03 at age 9). Our findings suggest that maternal adherence to a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, in particular having a good quality diet, not smoking and no/low alcohol intake in combination with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI, is associated with reduced risk of adverse offspring birth outcomes and childhood obesity. These findings highlight the potential benefits of implementing maternal based multifactorial interventions to improve offspring birth outcomes and combat childhood adiposity.

scholarly journals Implications of parental lifestyle changes and education level on adolescent offspring weight: a population based cohort study - The HUNT Study, Norway

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. e023406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marit Naess ◽  
Erik R Sund ◽  
Turid Lingaas Holmen ◽  
Kirsti Kvaløy
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Reduced Physical Activity ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Over Time

ObjectiveObesity tends to cluster in families reflecting both common genetics and shared lifestyle patterns within the family environment. The aim of this study was to examine whether parental lifestyle changes over time, exemplified by changes in weight and physical activity, could affect offspring weight in adolescents and if parental education level influenced the relationship.Design, setting and participantsThe population-based cohort study included 4424 parent-offspring participants from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, Norway. Exposition was parental change in weight and physical activity over 11 years, and outcome was offspring weight measured in z-scores of body mass index (BMI) in mixed linear models.ResultsMaternal weight reduction by 2–6 kg was significantly associated with lower offspring BMI z-scores: −0.132 (95% CI −0.259 to −0.004) in the model adjusted for education. Parental weight change displayed similar effect patterns on offspring weight regardless of parents’ education level. Further, BMI was consistently lower in families of high education compared with low education in the fully adjusted models. In mothers, reduced physical activity level over time was associated with higher BMI z-scores in offspring: 0.159 (95% CI 0.030 to 0.288). Associations between physical activity change and adolescent BMI was not moderated by parental education levels.ConclusionLifestyle changes in mothers were associated with offspring BMI; reduced weight with lower—and reduced physical activity with higher BMI. Father’s lifestyle changes, however, did not significantly affect adolescent offspring’s weight. Overall, patterns of association between parental changes and offspring’s BMI were independent of parental education levels, though adolescents with parents with high education had lower weight in general.

Personality and Serum Lipids: Does Lifestyle Account for Their Concurrent and Long–Term Relationships

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 550-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galit Armon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Over Time

This study evaluates concurrent and over time associations of personality with measures of three serum lipids associated coronary heart disease morbidity, namely, high–density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL–C), low–density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride (TRI). Participants were individuals who underwent a health examination at two points of time, T1 (N = 3835) and T2 (N = 2283), about 2.5 years apart. Personality was assessed by the Five–Factor Model. Health, socioeconomic status and healthy lifestyle behaviours (smoking intensity, physical activity and body weight) were controlled. Regression analyses indicate that the personality factors of neuroticism, extraversion and conscientiousness are each significantly associated with HDL–C and TRI, both concurrently and over time. However, most of these associations decreased to marginal significance when adjusted for body weight or physical activity as possible mediators. Both concurrent and over time associations of the openness personality trait with HDL–C and TRI were significant and persisted after adjustment for measures of a healthy lifestyle. This study emphasizes the importance of collecting measures of a healthy lifestyle to better understand how personality might influence serum lipids. Copyright © 2013 European Association of Personality Psychology

scholarly journals Does tracking of dietary behaviours differ by parental education in children during the transition into adolescence?

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torunn H Totland ◽  
Mekdes K Gebremariam ◽  
Nanna Lien ◽  
Mona Bjelland ◽  
May Grydeland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Relative Position ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Dietary Behaviours ◽  
Over Time

AbstractObjectiveThe present study investigates the changes and tracking of dietary behaviours in Norwegian 11-year-olds and examines the association between parental education and dietary tracking over a time period of 20 months.DesignLongitudinal data from the Norwegian HEalth In Adolescents (HEIA) cohort study followed up at three time points (2007–2009).SettingIntakes of fruits, vegetables and snacks were assessed by frequency and intakes of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and squash were assessed by frequency and amount. Tracking of dietary behaviours was assessed by adolescents’ relative position in rank over time and Cohen's kappa was used to measure tracking coefficients. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between parental education and the tracking of dietary behaviours.SubjectsIn total, 885 adolescents from the HEIA cohort study participated by answering Internet-based questionnaires at three time points.ResultsThe results indicated that boys and girls maintained their relative position in rank of dietary intake over time, when grouped by baseline consumption. Fair to moderate tracking coefficients of dietary variables were observed. An inverse association was found between parental education and stability of soft drink and squash consumption during the 20 months.ConclusionsThe observed tracking pattern indicates the importance of promoting healthy dietary behaviours at an even earlier age. Furthermore, interventions should focus particularly on adolescents from families with low parental education and their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Effects of Group- and Individual-Based Step Goals on Children’s Physical Activity Levels in School

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minsoo Kang ◽  
Thomas M. Brinthaupt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
School Based ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity ◽  
Over Time

This study examined the effect of a 6-week school-based pedometer intervention for children. It compared the number of step counts between group- and individual-based step goal conditions over time, and compared the number of goal attainments between the two step goal conditions by physical activity levels. Ninety-nine 4th-grade students’ (50 boys, 49 girls) data were analyzed. Overall step counts continued to increase over time, increasing about 19% from baseline. Different step goal conditions produced similar effects on children’s physical activity levels across all time points. The number of goal attainments was higher for low active children with individual-based step goals than those with group-based step goals. Using pedometers in school is promising for enhancing physical activity in children.

scholarly journals Healthy lifestyle behaviors are major predictors of mental wellbeing during COVID-19 pandemic confinement: A study on adult Arabs in higher educational institutions

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243524
Author(s):  
Hashem A. Kilani ◽  
Mo’ath F. Bataineh ◽  
Ali Al-Nawayseh ◽  
Khaled Atiyat ◽  
Omar Obeid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Higher Institutions

Background In the past infectious diseases affected the quality of lifestyle during home confinement. The study conducted examines the influence of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on lifestyle, mental wellbeing, nutritional status, and sleeping pattern. Method An online multicategorical questionnaire was distributed to collect demographic information combined with the following tools: Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), WHO-5 wellbeing score, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A snowball non-discriminate sampling procedure was conducted to collect data from people attending or working at higher institutions from March 1, 2020 to April 24, 2020. A total of 1723 completed responses (917 males, 37.4 ±13.4 years old and 806 females 32.2 ± 11.5 years old) were collected. Results The female participants had significantly lower mental health scores than males (53.9% vs. 46.1%). The mental wellbeing scores were higher among participants with medium and high physical activity (PA) levels (p < 0.00). Additionally, the mental wellbeing scores were significantly improved by dietary quality and it’s sleeping score (p < 0.001). However, PA was by far the major determinant of the mental health scores. Conclusion Factors such as PA, diet, and sleeping patterns were associated with mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 confinement among Arab participants.

scholarly journals This study aims to further promote the understanding of the antecedents of the acceptance and use of digital wellness technologies among elderly people through a follow-up to our two prior studies, one which examines the potential longer-term temporal changes in the use intention of digital wellness technologies and its antecedents in the case of the young elderly segment and physical activity logger applications. We base this examination theoretically on UTAUT2 and empirically on survey data that is collected from 92 Finnish young elderly users of a physical activity logger application in three subsequent time points and analysed with partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). We find that the initial strong decline in the scores of the antecedent constructs and use intention becomes weaker as the construct scores stabilise over time, whereas especially the effects of perA Follow-Up on the Changes in the Use Intention of Digital Wellness Technologies and Its Antecedents Over Time: The Use of Physical Activity Logger Applications Among Young Elderly in Finland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Makkonen ◽  
◽  
Tuomas Kari ◽  
Lauri Frank ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Subsequent Time ◽  
Elderly Users ◽  
Over Time

This study aims to further promote the understanding of the antecedents of the acceptance and use of digital wellness technologies among elderly people through a follow-up to our two prior studies, one which examines the potential longer-term temporal changes in the use intention of digital wellness technologies and its antecedents in the case of the young elderly segment and physical activity logger applications. We base this examination theoretically on UTAUT2 and empirically on survey data that is collected from 92 Finnish young elderly users of a physical activity logger application in three subsequent time points and analysed with partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). We find that the initial strong decline in the scores of the antecedent constructs and use intention becomes weaker as the construct scores stabilise over time, whereas especially the effects of performance expectancy and effort expectancy on use intention remain relatively unstable.

scholarly journals Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Are Major Predictors of Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement: A Study on Adult Arabs in Higher Educational Institutions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hashem Kilani ◽  
Mo'ath F Bataineh ◽  
Ali Al-Nawayseh ◽  
Khaled Atyat ◽  
Omar Obeid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Higher Institution

Abstract Background: In previous times, infectious diseases affected the quality of human life during home confinement. This study investigated the influence of home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on lifestyle, mental wellbeing, nutritional status, and sleeping pattern. Method: An online multicategory questionnaire was distributed to collect Demographical information and combined the following tools: Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), WHO-5 wellbeing score, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A snowball none-discriminate sampling procedure was followed to collect data from people attending or working at higher institution had covering the period between Mar/00/2020 and Apr/24/2020. A total of 1723 completed responses (917 Males 37.4 ±13.4 yrs. old and (806 Females 32.2 ± 11.5 yrs. old) were collected.Results: Female participants had significantly lower mental health scores as compared to males (53.9% vs 46.1%). on Mental wellbeing score was better among participants with medium and high Physical Activity Levels (p < 0.00). Additionally, mental wellbeing score was significantly improved by dietary quality and sleeping score (p < 0.001). However, physical activity was by far the major determinants of mental health score. Conclusion: Factors such as PA, Diet, sleeping patterns were associated with mental wellbeing during COVID-19 confinement among Arab participants.

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