Are Birth Weight, Early Growth, and Motor Development Determinants of Physical Activity in Children and Youth? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guro Pauck Øglund ◽  
Maria Hildebrand ◽  
Ulf Ekelund
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Early Growth ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

The purpose of this systematic review was to explore whether birth weight, early growth and motor development act as determinants of physical activity in children and youth.Methods:We performed a systematic literature search on the possible early life determinants. A meta-analysis was performed on the association between birthweight and objectively measured physical activity.Results:We identified 9 studies examining birth weight, in which none of the studies with objectively measured physical activity observed an association between birth weight and physical activity. The meta-analysis confirmed this result (b=-3.08, 95% CI -10.20, 4.04). The 3 studies examining early growth and physical activity in youth differ in methodology and the results are inconsistent. Two studies suggest an association between earlier motor development and physical activity and sport participation in youth. This was not confirmed in a third study.Conclusion:Our meta-analysis suggests that birth weight is not an important determinant of physical activity in youth. Available data does not allow firm conclusions whether early growth and motor development act as determinants of physical activity in youth.

scholarly journals Objectively measured physical activity and all cause mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 106356
Author(s):  
Rema Ramakrishnan ◽  
Jian-Rong He ◽  
Anne-Louise Ponsonby ◽  
Mark Woodward ◽  
Kazem Rahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

scholarly journals Sibling influence on children’s objectively measured physical activity: a meta-analysis and systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea L Kracht ◽  
Susan B Sisson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Only Children ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

AbstractChildren without siblings (only children) have higher rates of obesity than children with siblings. Childhood obesity may be prevented by minimising sedentary behaviour and accumulating sufficient physical activity in young children. A growing number of articles have examined the influence of siblings on physical activity and sedentary behaviour, yet these articles have not been synthesised. ObjectiveTo synthesise literature and describe the influence of siblings on objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour of children (ages 2–18 years). DesignOutcomes were analysed in a systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sourcesPubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Medline OVID were searched for articles related to siblings, physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity outcomes from 1947 to March 2018. Eligibility criteriaArticles that evaluated sibling status on physical activity objectively measured by accelerometer or pedometer were included. ResultsNineteen articles, representing 17 independent datasets, were included in the review. Nine were included in the quantitative analysis. Pooled data from nine articles indicated children with siblings had higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) relative to only children, with a potential dose response for higher number of children in household and higher MVPA (Mean Difference=3.13, 95% CI 1.90 to 4.35, p=0.001). Findings were mixed for the influence of siblings on sedentary behaviour and light physical activity.Summary/ConclusionChildren with siblings had healthier physical activity patterns, as measured by accelerometer or pedometer, than did only children. Suggested mechanisms include peer modelling, encouraging active transport and sports participation, opportunity for playmate and serving as additional caregivers.Trial registration numberCRD42017055463.

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