scholarly journals Healthy lifestyles survey in schoolchildren 'Conta Peso e Medida'

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
J D Ferreira ◽  
A R Sá
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
School Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
College Education ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Late Night ◽  
Mother Education

Abstract Background A healthy lifestyle should be followed since childhood. To do so a healthy diet and to be physically active are mandatory. To measure and improve that the School Health Project “Com Peso e Medida” was applied throughout schools from the ARS Centro region. Methods In the context of School Health questionnaires were given out to school children. The questions pertained to health habit. Questions about socioeconomic characteristics were also included. 464 responses were collected. The responses were collected in a database in MS Excel. The database was then run in SPSS to provide a statistical analysis. Results All the students were attending the 5th grade. Median age was 10 years old. There was a similar sex distribution with 50.6% males. Mother education was higher than fathers with 24.7% and 15.7% college education respectively. There was a significative association between the parents' education degree (p < 0.01). In terms of meal frequency, the students had a median of 5 meals a day. 93.3% of them had breakfast every day, 66.4% had a morning snack, 83.4% had an afternoon snack and 30.2% had a late-night snack. Considering the ingredients consumed daily only 41.7% ate the recommended amount of daily vegetables and 30.4% the daily amount of fruit. On a different note 28.6% ate candies more than once a week, and 41.5% drank soft drinks more than once a week. Questions about the physical activity habits revealed that 50.8% watched more than one hour of television every day and 29.1% played videogames more than one hour. 39.2% had no sport activity outside school. There was a positive association between the mother education level and sports practice (p < 0.01) and fruit consumption (p = 0.19). Conclusions A healthy diet and regular physical activity are cornerstones in a Health promoting lifestyle. With this study was possible to ascertain the lifestyle of young schoolchildren. With those results it's possible to set futures measures to best improve health. Key messages Healthy habits should be developed since early on to give way to a healthy life. To better prepare the future we need to know what health choices the children are taking today.

scholarly journals Introducing MyPlate in the Curriculum of Nutrition Teaching for Undergraduate Medical and Health Allied Professions of Palestinian Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihal Natour ◽  
Mariam Al-Tell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Allied Health Students

Abstract Introduction: MyPlate is an American educational tool that was introduced by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as replacement for MyPyramid. It provides the American public with key messages on healthy diet, but was not studied in other populations.Aims: we aimed to study the acceptance and utility of MyPlate among Palestinian medical and allied health students by introducing the application in the nutrition course which is part of curriculum.Methods: Electronic survey was distributed on social media and university platforms to Palestinian students at schools of medicine, nursing and pharmacy at Najah University. The survey collected data on demographic variable, obesity, nutritional deficiencies, nutritional problems and use of MyPlate. In addition vegetables use, physical activity information. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS 21 software.Results: We included 106 students in the study. 68% of our study group were females, 58.% medical students, 44% were nursing students, and the rest were pharmacy students. 89% of our students reported using knowing MyPlate, 61% reported using MyPlate and 79% reported that they found the use of application easy. The reason for using the application were mainly related to calculating the needed calories and plan a healthy diet. However, our students reported low ability to change their lifestyle accordingly. There was no age difference between users and non-users (19.4 y ± 0.8 y versus 19.8 y ± 0.8 y) or BMI ((20.0±4.6) Kg/m2 versus (21.3±5.8) Kg/m2). MyPlate users were more physically active, but there was no difference in physical activity.Conclusion: MyPlate was very well accepted among our students but they need follow up to improve adherence to healthy lifestyle

scholarly journals Individual and Environmental Barriers to Successful Aging

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Hernandez ◽  
Craig A. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Aging Adults

The cornerstone to successful aging is maintaining a consistent physical activity routine and healthy diet. This is particular important for aging adults to preserve their independence. However, for low-income aging adults there are significant individual and environmental barriers that reduce their ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Understanding how environmental supports can be found in existing programs geared toward older adults is a way to insure long-term behavioral changes.

Influence of Perceived Sport Competence and Body Attractiveness on Physical Activity and other Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 282-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Antonio Moreno-Murcia ◽  
Pedro Hellín ◽  
David González-Cutre ◽  
Celestina Martínez-Galindo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Body Attractiveness ◽  
Sport Competence ◽  
Intention To Continue

The purpose of this study was to test an explanatory model of the relationships between physical self-concept and some healthy habits. A sample of 472 adolescents aged 16 to 20 answered different questionnaires assessing physical self-concept, physical activity, intention to be physically active and consumption of alcohol and tobacco. The results of the structural equation model showed that perceived sport competence positively correlated with current physical activity. Body attractiveness positively correlated with physical activity in boys and negatively in girls. Current physical activity positively correlated with the intention to be physically active in the future and negatively with the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Nevertheless, this last relationship was only significant in boys. The results are discussed in connection with the promotion of healthy lifestyle guidelines among adolescents. This model shows the importance of physical self-concept for engaging in physical activity in adolescence. It also suggests that physical activity is associated with the intention to continue being physically active and with healthy lifestyle habits.

scholarly journals No More Bricks in the Wall: Adopting Healthy Lifestyles through Physical Education Classes

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (23) ◽  
pp. 4860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Trigueros ◽  
Adolfo J. Cangas ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
Joaquín F. Álvarez ◽  
Alexandre García-Más
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physically Active

Despite the multiple benefits associated with practicing physical activity regularly, less than 20% of the population do it on a daily basis. Physical education classes could contribute, during childhood and adolescence, to consolidating adherence to healthy lifestyle habits. The present study involved 606 secondary school students between the ages of 13 and 19. We analysed the relationships between the perception of psychological control and support for autonomy, the satisfaction and frustration of psychological needs, mind-wandering and mindfulness, positive and negative emotions, motivation towards physical education classes, physical activity and the intention to be physically active—all through a structural equation model, which presented acceptable goodness-of-fit indices. The results showed that students who feel more autonomous see that their psychological needs are met and feel emotionally positive; this will result in the development of autonomous motivation towards physical education classes and physical activity that, in turn, could lead to a greater intention to be physically active.

scholarly journals A Narrative Review of Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Luís Lopes ◽  
Rute Santos ◽  
Manuel Coelho-e-Silva ◽  
Catherine Draper ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Physically Active

Lack of physical activity is a global public health problem causing not only morbidity and premature mortality, but it is also a major economic burden worldwide. One of the cornerstones of a physically active lifestyle is Motor Competence (MC). MC is a complex biocultural attribute and therefore, its study requires a multi-sectoral, multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary approach. MC is a growing area of research, especially in children and adolescents due to its positive association with a plethora of health and developmental outcomes. Many questions, however, remain to be answered in this field of research, with regard to: (i) Health and Developmental-related Associations of MC; (ii) Assessment of MC; (iii) Prevalence and Trends of MC; (iv) Correlates and Determinants of MC; (v) MC Interventions, and (vi) Translating MC Research into Practice and Policy. This paper presents a narrative review of the literature, summarizing current knowledge, identifying key research gaps and presenting questions for future investigation on MC in children and adolescents. This is a collaborative effort from the International Motor Competence Network (IMCNetwork) a network of academics and researchers aiming to promote international collaborative research and knowledge translation in the expansive field of MC. The knowledge and deliverables generated by addressing and answering the aforementioned research questions on MC presented in this review have the potential to shape the ways in which researchers and practitioners promote MC and physical activity in children and adolescents across the world.

scholarly journals Prospective Relationships of Physical Activity With Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (27) ◽  
pp. 4480-4487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigid M. Lynch ◽  
Ester Cerin ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
Anna L. Hawkes ◽  
Joanne F. Aitken
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Survivors ◽  
Independent Association

Purpose Physical activity can enhance quality of life for cancer survivors. However, few longitudinal studies have examined whether physical activity has a sustained effect on improvements in quality of life. The present study aims to examine the relationships between physical activity and quality of life over 2 years after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Patients and Methods Data were collected within the Colorectal Cancer and Quality of Life Study, in which 1,966 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer were recruited through the Queensland Cancer Registry. Participants completed telephone interviews at approximately 6, 12, and 24 months after diagnosis. Generalized linear mixed models were used to estimate the overall, interindividual, and intraindividual level independent effects of participation in physical activity on quality of life. Results There was an overall independent association between physical activity and quality of life. At a given time point, participants achieving at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week had an 18% higher quality of life score than those who reported no physical activity. Significant associations were also present at the interindividual level (differences between participants) and intraindividual level (within participant changes). Conclusion These findings suggest that the positive association between physical activity and quality of life is consistent over time. Encouraging colorectal cancer survivors to be physically active may be a helpful strategy for enhancing quality of life.

Physical Activity, Physical Disability, and Osteoarthritic Pain in Older Adults

1996 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijke Hopman-Rock ◽  
Floris W. Kraaimaat ◽  
Johannes W.J. Bijlsma
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Pain Frequency ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between the frequency (chronic, episodic, and sporadic) of arthritic pain in the hip and/or knee, other illness-related variables, physical disability, and a physically active lifestyle was analyzed in community-living subjects aged 55 to 74 years (N= 306). We tested the hypothesis that a physically active lifestyle is a mediating variable in the relationship between pain frequency and physical disability. Physical activity was measured with a structured interview method, and physical disability was measured with the Sickness Impact Profile. A stepwise regression model with demographic data, pain frequency, illness-related variables (such as radiological osteoarthritis and pain severity), and lifestyle variables explained 45% of the variance in physical disability; lifestyle variables explained 7% of the variance in physical disability. Our results support the hypothesis that a physically active lifestyle (in particular, sport activity) is a mediator in the relation between the frequency of pain and physical disability.

Chosen marketing and public relations techniques used by Ewa Chodakowska in promoting a healthy lifestyle - study on opinions of respondents on the Ewa Chodakowska method

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
A. Tyrańska-Fobke ◽  
A. Konieczna ◽  
A. Kuich ◽  
A. Janaszczyk ◽  
K. Leoniuk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Chi Squared

Purpose: To assess the opinions of people, using, or familiar with Chodakowska’s method, on her marketing strategy and public relations. Materials and methods: The research was conducted between the 31st of March and the 4th of April 2014. A questionnaire, consisting of 31 questions was created and uploaded at website. All internet users, interested in Chodakowska’s method, were able to take part in the research. The study group consisted of 1005 respondents. Results; The vast majority of respondents familiar in any way with Chodakowska used her workout programs. The Chi-squared test indicated statistically significant dependency between the place of residence and using Chodakowska’s workout programs. Among the ways of getting to know Chodakowska’s workout programs, friends proved to be the most common and the official Facebook fan page took second place. Among all respondents, who use the workout programs have never used any program, before they learned about Chodakowska and her method. The majority of respondents declare that the popularity of Chodakowska is due to the free of charge YouTube movies, then the regularly updated Facebook fan page, building a community of physically active people. Conclusions: The results of the study it is possible to state that using a customized approach and creating a positive image in relations with society can be adopted in promoting physical activity and a healthy diet. In addition, one can state that when developing future obesity prevention campaigns, the achievements and experience of Chodakowska should be taken into account.

Older Adults’ Opinions on Fall Prevention in Relation to Physical Activity Level

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanna Tuvemo Johnson ◽  
Cathrin Martin ◽  
Elisabeth Anens ◽  
Ann-Christin Johansson ◽  
Karin Hellström
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Physically Active

The purpose of this study was to explore and describe older adults’ opinions regarding actions to prevent falls and to analyze differences in the opinions of highly versus less physically active older adults. An open-ended question was answered by 262 individuals aged 75 to 98 years living in the community. The answers were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, and differences in the categories were compared between highly and less physically active persons. Physical activity was measured according to a five-level scale. The content analysis resulted in eight categories: assistive devices, avoiding hazards, behavioral adaptive strategies, being physically active, healthy lifestyle, indoor modifications, outdoor modifications, and seeking assistance. Behavioral adaptive strategies were mentioned to a greater extent by highly active people, and indoor modifications were more often mentioned by less active older adults. Support for active self-directed behavioral strategies might be important for fall prevention among less physically active older adults.

scholarly journals The evaluation of health-related behaviours between the physically active and non-active women

2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Boguszewski ◽  
Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk ◽  
Sylwia Kowalska ◽  
Judyta Sado-Drapała ◽  
Monika Lewandowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Face ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Introduction. In the face of the more and more general threat with civilization diseases the promotion of healthy lifestyle should be one of main activities of educational and medical institutions. Aim. The aim of the work was comparison of chosen elements of healthy lifestyle between the young physically active women and non-sports ones. Material and methods. The survey was carried out on 156 women aged 18-35 years, divided into two groups. Persons physically active were classified into Group 1 (n=72), whereas into Group 2 - non-active ones (n=84). The investigative tool was the Inventory of Health-Related Behaviours by Juczyński (where health-related behaviours were rated in four categories: proper nutrition habits, prophylaxis behaviours, and positive attitude and health practices). Differences between the data were qualified with the t-student test for independent groups; level p≤0.05 was accepted as of minimum significance. Results. The results show that physically active persons pay greater attention to healthy lifestyle than non-sports people. The general indicator of health-related behaviours was noticeably higher in Group 1 (p=0.007). Greatest differences (p=0.008) were noted within the range of nutritional habits, and the least significant ones - in positive attitude (p=0.546). Conclusion. The positive influence of the physical activity on other aspects of the healthy lifestyle has been proven. It seems legitimate to promote physical activity among women of every age

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