Better health indicators of FitSpirit participants meeting 24-h movement guidelines for Canadian children and youth

Summary This study aims to determine the proportion of girls who meet the recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), screen time and sleep duration among FitSpirit participants and evaluate the associations of these recommendations with perceived health-related quality of life (QOL), perceived health, physical activity (PA), self-efficacy and body mass index. Cross-sectional analyses of FitSpirit data were performed. All variables were collected through an online questionnaire. The proportion of girls meeting all recommendations was 2.2%, while 72.5% met either one or two and 25.4% met none. A greater percentage of girls with ≥3 years in FitSpirit met MVPA and sleep recommendations combined when compared with fewer years (12.9% vs. 1.7% with 1 year; vs. 10.1% with 2 years; p < 0.05). Meeting the combinations of MVPA and screen time (β = 0.19, 95% CI = 0.40, 1.68), MVPA and sleep (β = 0.20, 95% CI = 0.27, 1.04) and all three combined (β = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.33, 1.71) was the most significant predictors of better perceived QOL. Respecting MVPA recommendations predicted a better perceived health (β = 0.18, 95% CI = 0.18, 0.87) while girls who slept as recommended had a better PA-related self-efficacy (β = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.51, 2.11). Not meeting any recommendation was associated with inferior PA-related self-efficacy (β = −0.32, 95% CI = −3.03, −1.21). Lastly, meeting MVPA and sleep recommendations was significantly associated with lower body mass index z-scores (β = −0.14, 95% CI = −1.16, −0.11). There was a small percentage of girls following all of the recommendations. Furthermore, meeting individual and combined recommendations was associated with better perceived QOL and health, PA self-efficacy as well as healthier body mass index z-score.

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Effect modification of cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, and physical activity in adults

International Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1055/a-1562-6014 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maria do Socorro Simoes ◽

Fernando Wehrmeister ◽

Marcello Romiti ◽

Antonio de Toledo Gagliardi ◽

Rodolfo Arantes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Clinical Information ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Effect Modification ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Arterial Blood

We investigated if cardiorespiratory fitness modifies the association between obesity and the level of physical activity. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 746 adults, free of diagnosed cardiorespiratory or locomotor diseases. We analyzed sociodemographic and clinical information, cardiovascular risk factors, cardiorespiratory fitness, anthropometry, and level of physical activity (time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity). Those that spent more time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were younger, male, with lower body mass index, without self-reported arterial blood hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia, non-smokers, and presented with better cardiorespiratory fitness. The linear regression coefficients showed that cardiorespiratory fitness changes according to the level of physical activity and body mass index (obesity in low cardiorespiratory fitness: β 6.0, p = 0.213, 95%CI -3.5 to 15.6; in intermediate cardiorespiratory fitness: β 6.3, p = 0.114, 95%CI -1.5 to 14.2; in high cardiorespiratory fitness: β -6.3, p = 0.304, 95%CI -18.4 to 5.8). This effect modification trend was present after adjusting the model by covariates. Cardiorespiratory fitness potentially modifies the association between body mass index and the level of physical activity. It should be routinely assessed to identify persons with overweight/ obesity with low/ intermediate cardiorespiratory fitness to prescribe individualized training.

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Abstract 15499: Children After Fontan have the Strength, Body Composition, and Daily Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Required for Successful Participation with Peers

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.130.suppl_2.15499 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽

Author(s):

Patricia E Longmuir ◽

Mary Corey ◽

Guy Faulkner ◽

Jennifer L Russell ◽

Brian W McCrindle

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Composition ◽

Body Mass ◽

Daily Activity ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mean Difference ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: This cross-sectional study evaluated the healthy, active lifestyle capacity (daily physical activity, strength, flexibility, body composition) of children after Fontan, which was hypothesized to be lower than healthy peers. Methods: Participants (n=64, 25 female) were 9 ± 2 years of age. Fontan completion occurred at 3 ± 1 years of age. Canadian Health Measures Survey protocols assessed aerobic endurance (walking up/down steps at set pace), strength (handgrip dynamometry), flexibility (sit and reach), body composition (body mass index) and daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (7-day accelerometry). Participant versus published norm differences were evaluated with t-tests. Linear regression evaluated associations with age/gender/demographic factors. Results: Children after Fontan had strength scores similar (mean difference 1 kg) to their peers, were less likely to be obese (mean difference of body mass index = 1.1 ± 2.5, p=.001) and performed 50 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day. Estimated maximal aerobic endurance (mean difference = 21 ± 3 ml/kg/min or 61% of expected) and flexibility (mean difference = 9 ± 8 cm or 64% of expected) were lower than peers(p<.001). Participants performed fewer minutes of daily activity (mean difference from normal 12 ± 17 minutes/day, p<.001), but almost all (60/63) demonstrated the capacity for at least 20 minutes per day. Daily activity was higher with Fontan completion at a younger age (4 ± 2 mins/year) and for those taking antithrombotic medication (7 ± 18 and 22 ± 17 fewer minutes/day for those taking/not taking antithrombotics, respectively). Conclusions: Children after Fontan demonstrate the capacity to successfully perform the daily physical activity associated with optimal health. They have similar levels of strength and good body composition. We recommend that children after Fontan be counselled to expect that they can successfully participate in physically active peer play.

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The impact of body mass index and sociodemographic factors on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviors of women with young children: A cross-sectional examination

Women s Health ◽

10.1177/1745506519897826 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. 174550651989782

Author(s):

Danae M Dinkel ◽

Nicholas Hein ◽

Kailey Snyder ◽

Mohammad Siahpush ◽

Shannon Maloney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Young Children ◽

Body Mass ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Nationally Representative

Objectives: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity provides multiple benefits to women after childbirth. To achieve these benefits, the recommendation that adults obtain, 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week and reduce sedentary behaviors, also applies to women in the post-partum phase of the life span. However, research examining the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviors of women with young children (0–2 years) is limited. A greater understanding of these behaviors from a nationally representative sample is needed. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to determine the levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviors of a nationally representative sample of women with young children within the United States. A secondary objective was to examine the influence of body mass index and sociodemographic factors on these behaviors. Methods: Cross-sectional data from four cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2011–2012, and 2013–2014) were used for analysis. Descriptive statistics were calculated and a generalized linear model was used to investigate associations between mean minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sedentary activity, body mass index, and sociodemographic variables. Discussion: Women with young children (n = 477) obtained 634 min in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week and this was positively associated with having a higher income (p < 0.001) and the number of children in the home (p < 0.001). In total, 62% of women were meeting the World Health Organization guidelines for aerobic activity. Lower odds of achieving guidelines was associated with being Black (p = 0.004), Mexican American (p = 0.009), or married (p = 0.042) compared with being White or not married. Finally, women accumulated ~5 h of sedentary activity per day, with higher levels associated with race (p = 0.005), education (p = 0.022), and number of children within the home (p < 0.001). Research efforts should continue to focus on strategies to help non-adhering women with young children achieve the physical activity recommendations and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors.

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Factors Associated With Post-Stroke Self Efficacy

Media Keperawatan Indonesia ◽

10.26714/mki.4.3.2021.226-233 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 226

Author(s):

Fuji Istiana ◽

Fitria Handayani ◽

Muhamad Thohar Arifin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Stroke Patient ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Stroke ◽

Emotional Function

One of the psychological problems experienced by stroke patients is self-efficacy. Stroke patients on average lack confidence in themselves to do exercises or activities that will have an impact on the recovery process of stroke patients. Several factors that vary related to low self-efficacy in stroke patients are one of the causes. The scoping review aims to identify factors related to self-efficacy in a post-stroke patient. The methods use a systematic review through review articles relevant to the topic from CINAHL database, MEDLINE, Academic search ultimate, science direct, and Taylor & Francis with a publication year spanning 2015 to 2020 and with the keyword “self-efficacy” and “stroke” then analyzed using a synthesis matrix. The inclusion criteria in this study were articles in English with longitudinal study design or cross-sectional study and self-efficacy as the dependent variable. The results of a review of four journals that met the inclusion criteria found factors related to self-efficacy in a post-stroke patient including depression, age, vascular history, fear, physical activity, Body Mass Index (BMI) and emotional function. The study concludes that depression, age, vascular history, fear, physical activity, Body Mass Index (BMI) and emotional function are factors related to self-efficacy in post-stroke patients. The factor most strongly associated with post-stroke patients self-efficacy is depression.

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Factors Associated With Post-Stroke Self Efficacy

Media Keperawatan Indonesia ◽

10.26714/mki.4.3.2021.236-243 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 236

Author(s):

Fuji Istiana ◽

Fitria Handayani ◽

Muhamad Thohar Arifin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Stroke Patient ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Stroke ◽

Emotional Function

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Diet, physical activity and screen time but not body mass index are associated with the gut microbiome of a diverse cohort of college students living in university housing: a cross-sectional study

BMC Microbiology ◽

10.1186/s12866-018-1362-x ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Corrie M. Whisner ◽

Juan Maldonado ◽

Brandon Dente ◽

Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown ◽

Meg Bruening

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Gut Microbiome ◽

Screen Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Housing

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Overweight, obesity, steps, and moderate to vigorous physical activity in children

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s1518-8787.2017051006771 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Luis Carlos Oliveira ◽

Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari ◽

Timóteo Leandro Araújo ◽

Victor Matsudo

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Screen Time ◽

Family Income ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cutoff Points ◽

Diet Pattern

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to establish cutoff points for the number of steps/day and minutes/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity in relation to the risk of childhood overweight and obesity and their respective associations. In addition, we aim to identify the amount of steps/day needed to achieve the recommendation of moderate to vigorous physical activity in children from São Caetano do Sul. METHODS In total, 494 children have used an accelerometer to monitor steps/day and the intensity of physical activity (min/day). The moderate to vigorous physical activity has been categorized according to the public health recommendation (≤ 60 versus > 60 min/day). Overweight or obesity is defined as body mass index > +1 SD, based on reference data from the World Health Organization. The data on family income, education of parents, screen time, diet pattern, and sedentary time have been collected by questionnaires. Logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic curves have been constructed. RESULTS On average, boys walked more steps/day (1,850) and performed more min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity (23.1) than girls. Overall, 51.4% of the children have been classified as eutrophic and 48.6% as overweight or obese. Eutrophic boys walked 1,525 steps/day and performed 18.6 minutes/day more of moderate to vigorous physical activity than those with overweight/obesity (p < 0.05). The same has not been found in girls (p > 0.05). The cutoff points to prevent overweight and obesity in boys and girls were 10,500 and 8,500 steps/day and 66 and 46 min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, respectively. The walking of 9,700 steps/day for boys and 9,400 steps/day for girls ensures the scope of the recommendation of moderate to vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS In boys, steps/day and moderate to vigorous physical activity have been negatively associated with body mass index, regardless of race, family income, education of parents, screen time, diet pattern, and sedentary time. We suggest, for steps/day and moderate to vigorous physical activity, studies with different ages and populations, with different designs, so as to inform the cause and effect relationship with various health parameters.

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The influence of maternal body mass index and physical activity on select cardiovascular risk factors of preadolescent Hispanic children

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.6100 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. e6100 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Basil A. Alhassan ◽

Ying Liu ◽

Deborah Slawson ◽

Jonathan M. Peterson ◽

Jo-Ann Marrs ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Screen Time ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Maternal Obesity ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Maternal Body Mass Index ◽

Cross Sectional

Background Maternal obesity and physical inactivity have been identified as correlates of overweight and obesity and physical inactivity in older preadolescents; however, no study has explored this relationship in Hispanic preadolescents. Furthermore, the relation between maternal physical activity (PA) and blood pressure (BP) in Hispanic preadolescents has not been examined. Purpose This study aimed to assess the associations between Hispanic mothers’ PA and body mass index (BMI) and their preadolescents’ PA, screen time, BP, and BMI. Methods Data of 118 mother-child (aged 2–10 years) dyads enrolled in a cross-sectional study of metabolic syndrome in Hispanic preadolescents at a community health center in Johnson City, TN were used. Parent and child questionnaires were used to ascertain mothers’ BMI and PA and preadolescents’ PA and screen time. Preadolescents’ height, weight, and BP were measured. Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the association between child and maternal variables, adjusting for mother’s education and the child’s sex and age. Results Pradolescents of obese mothers were more likely than preadolescents of mothers with normal weight to engage in less than three days of at least 60 min of vigorous PA per week (OR: 6.47, 95% CI [1.61–26.0]). Preadolescents whose mothers did not engage in moderate PA were more likely to engage in less than three days of at least 60 min of vigorous PA per week (OR: 2.92, CI [1.18–7.24]); and have elevated BP (OR: 2.50, 95% CI [1.02–4.53]) than preadolescents whose mothers engaged in moderate PA. Discussion Our results show a negative relationship between maternal obesity and preadolescent PA, and a positive relationship between lower maternal PA and elevated BP and lower PA in Hispanic preadolescents. This suggests that interventions aimed at improving Hispanic preadolescents’ PA and BP may use maternal PA and maternal BMI (for preadolescent PA) as a modification strategy to improve health in Hispanic preadolescents.

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Obesity, physical activity and sleep quality in patients admitted to a posttraumatic stress inpatient ward

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1039856220917075 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 270-273

Author(s):

Andrew Chen ◽

Simon Rosenbaum ◽

Ruth Wells ◽

Kirrily Gould ◽

Philip B. Ward ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Physical Health ◽

Body Mass ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ptsd Symptomatology

Objective: The aim of this paper was to cross-sectionally examine the association between physical health indicators and PTSD symptomatology. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among inpatients of a service related trauma-focused ward. Physical and mental health indicators including sleep quality, fitness, physical activity, body mass index and PTSD symptomatology were assessed. Results: Among 60 inpatients, significant associations were found between sedentary time ( r = 0.42; p < .001) and sleep quality ( r = 0.40; p < .001) with PTSD symptomatology. The vast majority of inpatients ( n = 56; 93%) were found to be either overweight or obese according to body mass index. Conclusion: Inpatients of a PTSD treatment facility had extremely high rates of obesity, physical inactivity, poor cardiorespiratory fitness and poor sleep quality. Sedentary behaviour is a modifiable risk factor associated with symptoms and physical health.

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