Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among US Adults 60 or More Years of Age: Results From NHANES 1999–2004

Background:We examined leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in US adults 60 or more years of age. After determining the prevalence of 3 levels of LTPA (no LTPA, <150 minutes LTPA/wk, and ≥150 minutes of LTPA/wk), we examined the association of demographic variables and current health status with LTPA.Methods:Self-reported LTPA was examined by gender, age, race/ethnicity, education, family poverty income ratio, marital status, and self-reported health. Multiple logistic regression methods were used in the adjusted model.Results:Walking was the most frequently reported LTPA. Overall, 27% of adults achieved LTPA levels of 150 minutes or more per week. Male gender, younger age, non-Hispanic white race/ethnicity, higher education attainment, higher income status, being married, and excellent self-reported health were associated with higher LTPA. The prevalence of no LTPA (52.5%) exceeded the Healthy People 2010 objective target of 20%.Conclusions:Our findings show that more than half of adults 60 or more years of age reported no LTPA and that levels of LTPA in the older population vary by demographic and health characteristics.

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A prospective study on the effect of self-reported health and leisure time physical activity on mortality among an ageing population: results from the Tromsø study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-08681-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ida Marie Opdal ◽

Lill Sverresdatter Larsen ◽

Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock ◽

Henrik Schirmer ◽

Geir Fagerjord Lorem

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Reported Health ◽

A Prospective Study

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The Association between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Risk of Undetected Prediabetes

Journal of Diabetes Research ◽

10.1155/2017/4845108 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jia Wang ◽

Yili Wu ◽

Feng Ning ◽

Chaoying Zhang ◽

Dongfeng Zhang

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Protective Effect ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Age Group ◽

Nutrition Examination Survey ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

High Level ◽

Adjusted Model

Aims. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of leisure-time physical activity on undetected prediabetes.Methods. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012 were used in our analyses. Logistic regression was conducted to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of prediabetes associated with leisure-time physical activity.Results. A total of 8204 subjects were eligible for our analyses. For all subjects, high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.66, 0.94) and low level of vigorous leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.58, 0.90) were inversely associated with the risk of prediabetes in multivariate-adjusted model. For subjects under 45 years of age, high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.61, 0.99) and low (OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.45, 0.83) and high (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.53, 1.00) level of vigorous leisure-time physical activity were associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes. In the 45 to 65 age group, only high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.57, 0.95) had protective effect on prediabetes.Conclusions. Leisure-time physical activity may be associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes.

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The Association of Prediabetes and Diabetes Risk Perception With Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Weight Loss

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/0890117118803107 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 534-540

Author(s):

Rosenda Murillo ◽

Bozena J. Katic ◽

Tailisha Gonzalez ◽

Elizabeth Vasquez ◽

Sandra Echeverria

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Risk Perception ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Diabetes Risk ◽

The Past ◽

Race Ethnicity

Purpose: To examine the association of perceived risk of prediabetes and diabetes with leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and weight loss, and determine whether the association of risk perception with LTPA and weight loss varies by race/ethnicity. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014. Subjects: Non-Latino white, non-Latino black, and Latino nondiabetic and nonprediabetic NHANES participants ≥18 years of age who were not underweight (n = 9550). Measures: Demographic characteristics, LTPA, attempted weight loss, and perceived risk of prediabetes or diabetes. Analysis: Log-binomial regression models were fit to assess the association of perceived risk with meeting LTPA recommendations and having attempted to lose weight, overall and by race/ethnicity. Results: Individuals reporting that they perceived they could be at risk for diabetes/prediabetes were less likely to meet LTPA recommendations (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]: 0.87; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.79-0.95), but significantly more likely to report attempting weight loss in the past year (aPR: 1.14; 95%CI: 1.04-1.25), compared with those reporting no risk perception. Latino and non-Latino blacks who perceived they could be at risk for diabetes/prediabetes were 25% and 35% more likely to report trying to lose weight in the past year (aPR: 1.25; 95% CI: 1.08-1.44 and aPR: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.19-1.54, respectively), compared with Latino and non-Latino blacks that did not perceive being at risk. In contrast, non-Latino whites who perceived they were at risk were 20% less likely to report meeting LTPA recommendations (aPR: 0.80; 95% CI: 0.72-0.89), compared with non-Latino whites reporting no risk perception. Conclusion: Findings highlight the role of perceived risk for prediabetes and diabetes in LTPA and weight loss, with findings varying by race/ethnicity. Awareness of prediabetes and diabetes risk could contribute to efforts aimed at improving LTPA and weight loss.

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Association of regular leisure-time physical activity with self-reported body mass index and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan

10.21203/rs.3.rs-729978/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yun-Tsung Chen ◽

Po-Fu Lee ◽

Chi-Fang Lin ◽

Andy Chang ◽

Yu-Chun Chung ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Health Status ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Obesity Risk ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Reported Health ◽

Self Reported Health Status

Abstract Background Through this study, we aimed to determine the association of regular leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with self-reported body mass index (BMI) and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study and reviewed the data derived from the Taiwan’s National Physical Activity Survey (TNPAS). Responses from 12,687 participants aged 45–108 years from the database were collected in this study. All participants completed a standardized, structured questionnaire that solicitated information regarding their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, occupation, and self-reported health status), physical activity behaviors (regular/nonregular LTPA), and self-reported anthropometrics (height, weight, and BMI). Multiple linear and logistic regression were used to examine the association between regular LTPA and BMI as well as between regular LTPA and obesity status, respectively. Results Regular LTPA was associated with a male preponderance, normal weight, excellent or good self-reported health status, and a lower rate of underweight compared with nonregular LTPA. Regular LTPA was significant negatively associated with underweight (OR = 0.71, p < 0.05), whereas it had no significant relationship with BMI and obesity (p > 0.05). Conclusions Regular LTPA was associated with a reduced risk of underweight among middle-aged and elderly adults in Taiwan. Further research on the relevant mechanism underlying this phenomenon is warranted.

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Association of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Self-Reported Body Mass Index and Obesity Risk among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9121719 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 1719

Author(s):

Yun-Tsung Chen ◽

Po-Fu Lee ◽

Chi-Fang Lin ◽

Andy Chang ◽

Yu-Chun Chung ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Health Status ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Obesity Risk ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Reported Health ◽

Self Reported Health Status

Through this study, we aimed to determine the association of regular leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with self-reported body mass index (BMI) and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. We conducted a cross-sectional study and reviewed the data derived from the Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey (TNPAS). Responses from 12,687 participants aged 45–108 years from the database were collected in this study. All the participants completed a standardized structured questionnaire that solicitated information regarding their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, occupation, and self-reported health status), physical activity behaviors (regular/nonregular LTPA), and self-reported anthropometrics (height, weight, and BMI). Multiple linear and logistic regressions were used to examine the association between regular LTPA and BMI, and between regular LTPA and obesity status, respectively. Regular LTPA was associated with male gender, normal weight, excellent or good self-reported health status, and a lower rate of being underweight compared with nonregular LTPA. Regular LTPA was significant negatively associated with being underweight (OR = 0.71, p < 0.05), whereas it had no significant relationship with BMI and obesity (p > 0.05). Regular LTPA was associated with a reduced risk of being underweight among middle-aged and elderly adults in Taiwan. Further research on the relevant mechanism underlying this phenomenon is warranted.

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How Consistent are Genetic Factors in Explaining Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Sport Participation? The Portuguese Healthy Families Study

Twin Research and Human Genetics ◽

10.1017/thg.2018.47 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 369-377 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sara Pereira ◽

Peter T. Katzmarzyk ◽

Thayse N. Gomes ◽

Robert Elston ◽

José Maia

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Genetic Factors ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Age Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Environmental Correlations ◽

Sibling Correlations ◽

Younger Age

This study investigates how consistent genetic factors are, as measured by heritability estimates (h2), in the leisure-time physical activity index (LTPAI) and sport participation index (SPI) from early (10–14 yrs) to late adolescence (15–19 yrs). The sample comprises 12,385 subjects from 3,378 Portuguese nuclear families. Height and weight were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated, and the LTPAI and SPI were estimated by questionnaire. Socioeconomic status (SES) was assessed by parental occupation. Analyses were done using S.A.G.E. software. Our results showed that h2 estimates for the LTPAI and SPI in the two age groups (10–14 yrs and 15–19 yrs) were stable: for the LTPAI, h2 = 0.297 and 0.322, respectively; and for the SPI, h2 = 0.413 and 0.428, respectively. Sibling correlations and environmental correlations are higher in the younger age group for both the LTPAI and the SPI. Spousal correlations are higher in the younger age group for the LTPAI and lower for the SPI than the older group. Parent–offspring correlations are similar in both age groups for the LTPAI and SPI. In conclusion, the influence of genetic factors on physical activity and sport participation remains stable across age in adolescence. However, variation in sibling correlations — in particular, environmental correlations — was observed. These findings suggest that shared/non-shared environmental factors express different degrees of importance across age. Future intervention programs aiming to promote change in behaviors need to consider these results to bring about positive changes in physical activity and sport participation behaviors within the family setting.

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Association of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Body Mass Index and Obesity Risk in Taiwanese Young Adults

10.21203/rs.3.rs-733403/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Chyi Liang ◽

Shih-Wu Liang ◽

Po-Fu Lee ◽

Chien-Chang Ho

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Young Adults ◽

Body Mass ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Obesity Risk ◽

Study Results ◽

Reported Health ◽

Self Reported Health Status

Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the association of regular leisure-time physical activity with body mass index and obesity risk in Taiwanese young adults. Methods: A total of 10,802 young adults (18-44 years) were enrolled into this national telephone survey. The questionnaire data of this survey includes socio-demographic characteristics, zip code of residence, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) behaviors, self-reported health status, and self-evaluations (including height, body weight, and body mass index [BMI]). Results: When using non-regular LTPA as the baseline, participants in regular LTPA group exhibited the lower risks of overweight and underweight (OR, 0.837; 95% CI 0.738–0.948, OR, 0.732; 95% CI 0.611-0.876). But there was no significant relationship between the regular LTPA and obesity risk when using non-regular LTPA as the baseline after adjusting for potential confounders. Conclusions: The study results revealed that regular LTPA effectively lowered the risks of underweight and overweight. However, for people with obesity, regular LTPA was unable to significantly decrease their obesity risk.

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Social Context of Physical Activity and Weight Status in Working-Class Populations

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.4.4.382 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 382-397 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Karen E. Peterson ◽

Tamara Dubowitz ◽

Anne M. Stoddard ◽

Philip J. Troped ◽

Glorian Sorensen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Context ◽

Working Class ◽

Small Businesses ◽

Weight Status ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Health Centers ◽

Contextual Framework ◽

Race Ethnicity

Background:Persistent disparities suggest that multiple aspects of social context may influence leisure-time physical activity levels and weight status in multiethnic, working-class populations.Methods:Among participants in two randomized, controlled intervention trials (n = 1,969 in 10 health centers; n = 1,545 in 26 manufacturing businesses) we used general linear mixed models to examine the relationship of variables posited by a social-contextual framework for behavior change with h/wk of self-reported leisure-time physical activity and with body mass index (BMI; weight (kg)/(height (m))2) at baseline, adjusting for clustering within study site.Results:Age, sex, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic position were independently associated with leisure-time physical activity in both settings; multivariable models explained 15% of the variance in health centers and 11% in small businesses. Leisure-time physical activity and motivation to change lifestyle behaviors were inversely associated with BMI, adjusting for individual, interpersonal, and neighborhood factors. Models explained 12% of variance in BMI in health centers and 10% in small businesses.Conclusions:A social-contextual framework highlights the contribution of social class and race/ethnicity in the variance in leisure-time physical activity and weight status but suggests other behavioral influences vary in multiethnic, working-class populations.

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