Healthier Lifestyle for Girls Who Accumulate More Years in the FitSpirit School-Based Intervention

2020 ◽  
pp. 155982762096476
Author(s):  
Roseane de Fátima Guimarães ◽  
Jo-Anne Gilbert ◽  
Vicky Drapeau ◽  
Marie-Eve Mathieu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Body Weight Status

The main aim was to verify in a group of adolescent girls undergoing a school-based intervention if the number of years of participation in the intervention is related to healthy lifestyle habits, body weight status, and perceived health. Cross-sectional analysis of the FitSpirit data was performed. Body mass index, lifestyle variables, and perceived health were collected through an online questionnaire. Chi-square test, Fisher’s test, and ANOVA were performed. Mean age of the 272 girls was 14.7 ± 1.5 years. Higher percentage of girls with 3 or more years of participation met the recommendations for physical activity (PA) and sleep duration ( P < .05). Girls who participated ≥3 years showed higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous PA than girls with 1 and 2 years of participation ( P < .01). No differences were found between the number of years of participation and body mass index, screen time, fruit/vegetable consumption, or perceived health. A healthier body weight status and following recommendations for healthier habits (PA, screen time, sleep, fruit/vegetable consumption) were related to better perceived health ( P < .05). Girls with more years in FitSpirit had healthier lifestyle habits (PA and sleep) compared to those with fewer years. A healthier body weight status and meeting healthy lifestyle recommendations were related to better perceived health.

scholarly journals Dissatisfaction with Body Weight among Polish Adolescents Is Related to Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2658
Author(s):  
Agata Wawrzyniak ◽  
Joanna Myszkowska-Ryciak ◽  
Anna Harton ◽  
Ewa Lange ◽  
Wacław Laskowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Weight Satisfaction ◽  
Body Weight Status

The aims of the study were to determine the socio-demographic factors that may affect body weight dissatisfaction and to analyze the relationship between eating habits and dissatisfaction with body weight among a national random sample of Polish adolescents aged 13–19 years. Data on gender, age, level of education, body weight status, screen time, body weight satisfaction and selected nutritional behaviors were collected using a questionnaire. Body mass status was assessed based on weight and height measurements. A total of 14,044 students from 207 schools participated in the study. A significant effect of gender, age, level of education, body weight status and screen time status on the participants’ dissatisfaction with the body weight was observed. The greater prevalence of body weight satisfaction was observed among boys, younger subjects, secondary school students, adolescents with normal body weight status and those with screen time up to 2 h. Whereas girls, older study participants (17–19 years old), overweight/obese adolescents and subjects with screen time over 4 h were more often dissatisfied with body weight. Furthermore, it has been shown that participants dissatisfied with their body weight less often met dietary recommendations. These findings can help dietitians, nutritionists and healthcare professionals to provide age-specific and gender-specific nutrition strategies to promote healthy lifestyle among school-going adolescents.

Compliance With 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in Hong Kong Adolescents: Associations With Weight Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shi ◽  
Wendy Yajun Huang ◽  
Cindy Hui-Ping Sit ◽  
Stephen Heung-Sang Wong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Hong Kong Adolescents

Background: This study examined the compliance with the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among Hong Kong adolescents and its associations with body mass index (BMI). Methods: A total of 1039 adolescents (11–18 y) wore the activPAL™ for 24 hours for 7 consecutive days to assess physical activity (PA) and sleep duration. Screen time was measured using the Children’s Leisure Activities Study Survey (Chinese version). Linear mixed models were performed for analysis. Results: The analytic sample consisted of 692 adolescents (53% girls). Only 1.0% of the adolescents met all of the recommendations. The proportions of adolescents who met the recommendation for PA, screen time, and sleep were 9.1%, 31.2%, and 38.6%, respectively. Adolescent boys who did not meet the PA recommendation (β = 3.36; 95% CI, 1.04 to 5.68; P = .001) and those who did not meet the combination of PA and sleep recommendations (β = 2.10, 95% CI, 0.64 to 3.56; P = .01) had a higher body mass index than those who met the respective recommendations. Conclusions: Compliance with the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines was alarmingly low among Hong Kong adolescents. Meeting the PA recommendation or the combination of PA and sleep recommendations was associated with a healthier body weight in boys.

scholarly journals Reduced Screen Time is Associated with Healthy Dietary Behaviors but Not Body Weight Status among Polish Adolescents. Report from the Wise Nutrition—Healthy Generation Project

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Myszkowska-Ryciak ◽  
Anna Harton ◽  
Ewa Lange ◽  
Wacław Laskowski ◽  
Agata Wawrzyniak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Drinking Milk

Screen time (ST) not only affects physical activity but can also be associated with dietary behaviors. Both of these factors determine the health and development of adolescents. The aims of the study were: 1. to analyze the relationship between ST and nutritional behaviors among adolescents; 2. to examine this association in relation to body weight status. Data on the ST duration and nutritional behaviors were collected using a questionnaire. Body mass status was assessed based on weight and height measurements. A total of 14,044 students aged 13–19 years old from 207 schools participated in the study. A significant relationship between ST and gender, age and type of school was observed, but not body weight status. The average ST duration increased with age (from 2.6 h among 13 years old to 3.2 h among 19 years old), and was significantly higher among boys in all age categories (2.7 h vs. 2.5 h in the youngest age group, and 3.5 h vs. 3.0 h in the oldest age group, respectively). The chance for meeting the recommendation for ST in a group of girls (regardless of age) was almost 50% higher compared to boys. Meeting ST recommendation (≤2 h) was associated with a greater odds ratio for favorable nutritional behaviors in the whole group, with exception of drinking milk or milk beverages, and significantly reduced the odds ratio of adverse dietary behaviors (drinking sweet beverages, consumption of sweets and fast food) in the whole group and by gender. More research is needed to clarify the possible cause-and-effect relationships between ST and dietary behaviors.

Relationship between Severe Early Childhood Caries and Body Mass Index

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Bhoomika ◽  
Ramakrishna Y ◽  
AK Munshi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries

Aim: This study was undertaken to evaluate the relationship between Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) and Body Mass Index (BMI) in the absence of any underlying medical condition for the school going (3 to 6 years old) children of Mathura city, India. Method: One hundred caries free children (50 boys and 50 girls) and one hundred children (50 boys and 50 girls) affected with S-ECC in the age range of 3-6 years without any contributing medical history were included in the study. Measurements of the weight (kg) and height (m) were done using a standard balanced beam scale and stadiometer. The BMI (kg/m2) was determined and the body weight status was evaluated using CDC based classification for each child. Independent t-test was used to evaluate whether the weight, height and BMI of S-ECC children is significantly different from caries free children. Result: Although the weight of the S-ECC children is more when compared to the normal children, the difference is not statistically significant. However, the mean BMI of S-ECC children is more when compared to the caries free children which was found to be statistically significant at p&lt;0.05. The body weight status of the Normal and S-ECC affected children based on the CDC classification revealed that 48% have been classified in underweight category and 43% in normal weight category and very few children are found to be at risk of overweight and overweight. Conclusions: A positive correlation between the BMI and S-ECC was observed in this study. 51% of caries free children and 45% of S-ECC children were classified in underweight category based on CDC classification.

scholarly journals Impact of the Duration and Degree of Hypertension and Body Weight on New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation

Hypertension ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Gi Kim ◽  
Kyung-Do Han ◽  
Jong-Il Choi ◽  
Ki Yung Boo ◽  
Do Young Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
New Onset

Hypertension and obesity are known risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it is unclear whether uncontrolled, long-standing hypertension has a particularly profound effect on AF. Because they have a similar underlying pathophysiology, hypertension and obesity could act synergistically in the context of AF. We evaluated how various stages of hypertension and body weight status affect new-onset AF. We analyzed a total of 9 797 418 participants who underwent a national health checkup. Hypertension was classified into 5 stages: nonhypertension, prehypertension, hypertension without medication, hypertension with medication <5 years, and hypertension with medication ≥5 years. The participants were also stratified based on body mass index and waist circumference. During the 80 130 161 person×years follow-up, a total of 196 136 new-onset AF cases occurred. The incidence of new-onset AF gradually increased among the 5 stages of hypertension: the adjusted hazard ratio for each group was 1 (reference), 1.145, 1.390, 1.853, and 2.344 for each stage of hypertension. A graded escalation in the risk of new-onset AF was also observed in response to increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The incidence of new-onset AF correlated with body mass index and waist circumference, with obese people having a higher risk than others. Hypertension and obesity acted synergistically: obese people with hypertension on medication ≥5 years had the highest risk of AF. In conclusion, the degree and duration of hypertension, as well as the presence of hypertension, were important factors for new-onset AF. Body weight status was significantly associated with new-onset AF and acted synergistically with hypertension.

The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Body Composition Among Youth Receiving Special Education Services in the United States

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Xihe Zhu ◽  
Sean Healy ◽  
Freda Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
The United States ◽  
Special Education Services ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
The Impact

Background: The purposes of this study were to examine the proportions of youth receiving special education services in the United States who individually and jointly met physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration guidelines, and to examine the impact of meeting none, one, two, and three of the guidelines on overweight and obesity. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis utilized data from the 2016 to 2017 National Survey for Children’s Health data set on 3582 youth aged 10–17 years who received special education services. The frequency of the participants’ compliance with the 24-hour movement guidelines and body weight status (based on the age- and sex-specific percentile cutoffs) were estimated. Meeting guidelines was defined as: 9–11 hours/night (5–13 y) or 8–10 hours/night (14–17 y) of sleep, ≤120 minutes per day of screen time, and ≥60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. A multinomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to estimate the impact of meeting none, one, two, or three guidelines on body weight status, adjusted for potential confounders. Results: Overall, 8.1% of youth met all three guidelines, 42.0% met two guidelines, 38.0% met one guideline, and 11.9% did not meet any guideline. Meeting all three guidelines was associated with an approximately 50% decreased likelihood of overweight than meeting no guideline, or sleep or screen time guidelines independently. Conclusions: This study extends the 24-hour movement framework to children receiving special education services and should prompt the continued study of its utility for understanding health disparities experienced by this population.

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