Physical Activity Patterns and Obesity Status Among 10- to 12-Year-Old Adolescents Living in Athens, Greece

Background:Childhood obesity has become a modern epidemic with escalating rates. The aim of our study was to identify physical activity patterns among Greek schoolchildren and to examine their relationship with obesity.Methods:700 adolescents age 10 to 12 years were evaluated through a standardized questionnaire. Several demographic, socioeconomic, and physical activity characteristics were recorded. Physical activity was assessed and adolescents were characterized as active and nonactive. Body height and weight were measured and body mass index was calculated in order to to classify subjects as overweight or obese (IOTF classification). Multiple logistic regression and multivariate techniques (principal components analysis) were performed.Results:Eight physical activity patterns were identified, including increased physical activity in weekdays and weekends, sports physical activity, vigorous, moderate, and low physical activity. Increased physical activity on weekends and vigorous physical activity in boys were negatively associated with being overweight or obese (OR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.48−0.90 and OR: 0.66; 95% CI: 0.49−0.88, correspondingly) and moderate physical activity was marginally positively associated in girls (OR: 1.28; 95% CI: 0.97−1.69), after adjusting for several confounders.Conclusions:Our findings demonstrate the important role of vigorous physical activity in the maintenance of normal weight of adolescents

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ActiTrainer-determined segmented moderate-to-vigorous physical activity patterns among normal-weight and overweight-to-obese Czech schoolchildren

European Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/s00431-013-2158-5 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 173 (3) ◽

pp. 321-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Erik Sigmund ◽

Dagmar Sigmundová ◽

Romana Šnoblová ◽

Andrea Madarásová Gecková

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Physical Activity Patterns

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Physical activity patterns of adults with visual impairments

British Journal of Visual Impairment ◽

10.1177/0264619617691080 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 130-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Brooke E Starkoff ◽

Elizabeth K Lenz ◽

Lauren J Lieberman ◽

John Foley ◽

Danny Too

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Short Form ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Visual Impairments ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Main Effect ◽

The Impact ◽

Activity Questionnaire

This study examined physical activity (PA) patterns in adults with visual impairments (VI) using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form, assessing moderate physical activity (MPA), vigorous physical activity (VPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). A total of 115 individuals (age: 36.1 ± 13.9 years, body mass index [BMI]: 28 ± 6.9 kg/m2) with VI completed the study. One-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were performed on VI (B1, B2, B3, and B4), collapsed VI (blind [B1] vs VI [B2–B4]), gender, and BMI across PA. A 2 × 4 factor ANOVA examined the impact of gender and BMI on PA. B2 walked more than B1 ( p = .021) and walk time was less in B1 ( p = .021) than VI. Males accumulated more MPA ( p = .002) and MVPA ( p = .008), and a greater percentage of males acquired recommended PA ( p = .008). Overweight participants acquired more VPA than normal-weight participants ( p = .020). A main effect for gender ( p = .000) and interaction between gender and BMI ( p = .049) were identified with MPA. Differences in PA based on VI may be a result of barriers specific to B1, suggesting the need for education in this population.

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SELF-REPORTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SPECIALIZED AND UNSPECIALIZED YOUTH

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120s00218 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4_suppl3) ◽

pp. 2325967120S0021

Author(s):

Julie A. Young ◽

Amy E Valasek ◽

James Onate

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Recreational Activities ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Medicine Clinic ◽

Risk Of Injury

The benefits of physical activity cross all domains of health. Unfortunately, many children are not meeting the current American College of Sports Medicine recommendations of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) 7 days a week. This is especially deleterious since physical activity patterns during childhood may carryover to adulthood. Research has also shown that participating in one sport may increase the risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to examine self-reported exercise levels in children reporting to a tertiary sports medicine clinic over a three year period. Subjects were asked “How many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day?” and “How many days per week do you participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity”. Minutes per week of MVPA was calculated. Age, sex, and current sports and recreational activities were recorded. There were 7427 unique patients (53% female) with an average age of 13.8±2.6. The average minutes per day of exercise was reported as 85.6±44.4, average days per week was 4.4±1.6 and minutes per week was 410.8±266.9. Females reported less minutes per day (83.5 vs. 87.8, p<.001), less days per week (4.2 vs 4.7, p<.001) and less minutes per week (384.1 vs 440.2, p<.001) than males. On average, females reported 56 minutes less activity per week than their male counterparts. There were 3618 participants who only reported one activity and were categorized as specialized in a single physical activity. Those that specialized in a single activity were significantly older (14.1 vs 13.4, p<.001). There were no significant differences between reported minutes per day between specialized and unspecialized athletes (85.8 vs 85.2, p=.57). Those who specialized in one activity reported more days per week (4.6 vs 4.2. p<.001) and more minutes per week (423.8 vs 397.0, p=.001) than unspecialized athletes. Research has consistently shown that females are less active than males. Those who specialized in one activity participated in more minutes per week of activity, mainly through participating in more days of physical activity. Children should be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities on a daily basis to ensure they receive the benefits of physical activity.

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Diet Quality and Physical Activity Patterns of Musical Theatre Performers (P16-031-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz050.p16-031-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Latifa Alshaikh ◽

Ana Flavia Zuim ◽

Kathleen Woolf

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Online Survey ◽

Short Form ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Healthy Eating Index ◽

Musical Theatre ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

The Arts

Abstract Objectives Musical theatre performers are considered “athletes of the arts”, requiring excellent physical and vocal stamina to complete long rehearsals and meet performance expectations. These demands create emphasis on the importance of good nutritional intake. The purpose of this study was to assess dietary and physical activity patterns of professional musical theatre performers (MTPs) in comparison with non-performers (NPs). Methods The study was cross-sectional and used an online survey via Qualtrics. The survey included the 2010 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Diet History Questionnaire II (DHQ II) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form. The DHQ II Diet*Calc software was used to generate estimates of nutrient and food group intake. NCI SAS macros calculated Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2015 component and total scores. Statistical analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 25. Descriptive statistics were generated for both groups. Chi-square tests were used to assess categorical data and independent sample t-tests were used to compare continuous data between the two groups. Results A total of 134 participants were included in the final analysis, of which 58 were MTPs and 76 were NPs. Participants had an average age of 27.5 ± 8.5 years and average BMI of 23.3 ±5.5 kg/m2 with no significant differences between the two groups. There were no significant associations between the two groups for sex, ethnicity, race, or educational level. MTPs obtained higher HEI scores (69.3 ± 8.5) in comparison with NPs (65.2 ± 8.6) (P = 0.007). MTPs engaged in vigorous and moderate physical activity more frequently than NPs (P < 0.001). Of the MTPs, approximately 70% reported experiencing injuries throughout their career, 44% reported following a special diet, and 10.5% reported previous eating disorder diagnosis. Conclusions This study found that the MTPs had higher diet quality compared to non-performers. However, the MTPs were more physically active than non-performers, and that prevalence of injuries among MTPs was high. Further research is needed to identify dietary needs of MTPs and develop appropriate nutrition education interventions for this unique population of “athletes in the arts”. Funding Sources None.

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Comparison and Relationship of VO2peak and Physical Activity Patterns in Elementary and High School Females

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.10.2.153 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 153-163 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mark Loftin ◽

Patricia Strikmiller ◽

Barbara Warren ◽

Leann Myers ◽

Leslie Schroth ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

High School ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Habitual Physical Activity ◽

Treadmill Running ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Median Correlation ◽

Low Levels ◽

Relationship Of

Peak cardiorespiratory responses, physical activity patterns, and the association of VO2peak and physical activity were examined in 16 elementary (ES) and 16 high school (HS) females. Peak responses were assessed during treadmill running, and physical activity patterns were examined over two 12-hour weekdays. Results indicated similar relative VO2peak responses between groups (ES: M = 46.8 ml · kg−1 · min−1;HS:M = 46.6 ml · kg−1 · min−1). No statistical differences (p ≤ .05) were noted when moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA) were compared. Also, a three-way (Group × HR level × Sustained minutes) ANOVA revealed no statistical differences. A median correlation (r = .27) was found from 8 independent correlations of habitual physical activity and VO2peak. ES and HS appeared similar in regard to VO2peak, accumulative and sustained MVPA and VPA. Low levels of sustained MVPA and VPA (≥ 10 min) were evident in both groups.

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Dietary Behaviour and Socioeconomic Position: The Role of Physical Activity Patterns

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0078390 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. e78390 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Jonas D. Finger ◽

Thorkild Tylleskär ◽

Thomas Lampert ◽

Gert B. M. Mensink

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Socioeconomic Position ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Dietary Behaviour ◽

Physical Activity Patterns

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The Role of Organized Sports Participation during Adolescence in Adult Physical Activity Patterns

Sport Science Review ◽

10.2478/v10237-011-0063-2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (5-6) ◽

pp. 37-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lorena de Montes ◽

Jose Arruza ◽

Silvia Arribas ◽

Susana Irazusta ◽

Saioa Telletxea

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Sports Participation ◽

Well Being ◽

Organized Sport ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Organized Sports ◽

The North ◽

Sports Club

The Role of Organized Sports Participation during Adolescence in Adult Physical Activity Patterns An active adult lifestyle is related to higher quality of life regarding physical and psychological well-being. This study investigates the influence of organized sports participation during adolescence in adult physical activity in a retrospective way. A sample of participants living in the north of Spain was asked to report the minutes invested in vigorous, moderate and walking activities during the last seven days. Results showed that those who had been sports club members or had participated in competition prior to the age of 16 had spent a longer time on vigorous activities and a lesser amount of minutes on walking during the last seven days. Implications of adolescent organized sport for continuity of physical activity in adulthood are discussed.

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Preschool Children's Accumulated and Sustained Physical Activity

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.100.2.443-450 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 100 (2) ◽

pp. 443-450 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Tami Benham-Deal

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Heart Rate Monitors ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Additional Information ◽

Sustained Activity ◽

Time Period ◽

Large Motor ◽

Children’S Physical Activity

39 3- to 5-year-old children wore heart-rate monitors for 12 hr. on three consecutive days to examine physical activity patterns. Parent logs supplied additional information on type and location of activity. The highest number of accumulated minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity was recorded during the weekday (38.6 min.) and weekend (31.4 min.) afternoons, a time period when more activity occurred outdoors. Sustained activity was mostly short in duration, but many children (71%) accumulated recommended amounts of activity on the weekday, fewer (46%) on the weekend. Spearman rank correlations for weekday ( r = .50, p = .004) and weekend ( r = .58, p = .004) activity were significant. Considering health risk factors associated with physical inactivity, early educators must look to the essence of young children's physical activity patterns in designing programs. Large motor activity that is intense and that occurs outdoors is a good place to start.

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Association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520918694 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 030006052091869 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shaea Alkahtani ◽

Osama Aljuhani ◽

Maha Alhussain ◽

Syed Shahid Habib

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Patterns ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Arab Men

Objective In this study, we aimed to examine the association between physical activity patterns and sarcopenia in Arab men. Methods This cross-sectional study included 363 men (47.7 ± 15.4 years). We analyzed appendicular lean mass (ALM), handgrip strength test, and physical activity levels. ALM divided by height (meters) squared was calculated (ALM/Ht 2 ), and participants with −1 and −2 standard deviations below the sex-specific mean for Saudi young adults were considered to have sarcopenia class I and class II, respectively. Independent t-tests, analysis of variance, and Mann–Whitney U tests were performed to determine mean and median differences. Results We observed a significant difference between participants with and without sarcopenia in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA); the correlation between ALM/H2 and MVPA was borderline significant. With a 1-hour/week increase in MVPA, ALM/Ht 2 increased by 0.30 kg/m2. Total and ALM, handgrip strength, and MVPA were significantly lower in participants age >60 years; fat mass and waist circumference were unchanged as compared with middle-aged participants. Conclusions We identified an association between time spent in recreational MVPA and lean muscle mass among Arab men. Future studies should examine the role of MVPA training programs on muscle mass and strength in older men.

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