FuelUp&Go! A Technology-Driven Food Literacy Program To Change Adolescents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Fruits, Vegetables, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Catherine A. Wickham ◽  
Elena T. Carbone ◽  
Carol Bigelow
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Food Literacy ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
And Behaviors

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy drinks and adherence to physical activity and screen time recommendations among adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Drinks ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Relevant Covariates

Abstract Background: It is recommended that youth aged 12–17 years achieve ≥60 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) and limit their recreational screen time (ST) to ≤2 h/day. However, whether unhealthy eating behavior is associated with adherence to PA and ST recommendations in youth is largely unknown. Objective: This study examined the associations between adherence to PA and ST recommendations with consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and energy drinks (EDs) in a representative sample of adolescents. Methods: Data on 11–19-year-old Ottawa (Canada) students (n=1147) were analyzed using self-reported information on consumption of SSBs and EDs, and time devoted to PA and ST. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between adherence to PA and ST recommendations and consumption of SSBs and EDs. Results: Adherence to the ST recommendation was inversely associated with consumption of SSBs [odds ratio (OR)=0.42; 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.21–0.86] and EDs (OR=0.54, 95% CI=0.31–0.92) in females only, independent of PA and relevant covariates. However, adherence to the PA recommendation was positively associated with consumption of EDs in females (OR=1.52, 95% CI=1.07–2.17) but not males, while it was not associated with consumption of SSBs in both sexes. Conclusion: Among female adolescents, adherence to the ST recommendation is inversely associated with consumption of SSBs and EDs, while adherence to the PA recommendation is positively associated with consumption of EDs. Future studies should clarify the observed sex differences and determine if decreasing ST can reduce the consumption of SSBs and EDs among adolescents.

scholarly journals A Required College Wellness Course Changes Beliefs, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-121
Author(s):  
Anna Katherine Leal ◽  
Edien Fernandini ◽  
Brandon Jackson ◽  
Madeleine Mason ◽  
David Elmer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
College Health ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Wellness Course ◽  
Course Changes ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Cues To Action ◽  
Recommended Guidelines

We examined effects of a required college health and wellness course on students’ physical activity (PA) attitudes and behaviors. A survey based on models of behavior change was emailed (September 2016 – May 2017) to all students at a liberal arts college. Of 408 students who responded, 217 had completed the course and 191 had not. Students who had taken the course reported more confidence in their ability to improve their physical fitness; found more encouragement from cues to action; and met recommended guidelines for weekly PA more than students who had not taken the course. Compared to males, females had less confidence in their ability to increase PA and improve fitness and overall health. Females perceived barriers to PA as more discouraging and cues to action as less encouraging. Data showed a required college health and wellness course altered students’ PA attitudes and behaviors.

scholarly journals Physical activity, sugar-sweetened beverages, whole grain bread and insomnia among adolescents and psychological distress in adulthood: prospective data from the population-based HUNT study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Løvheim Kleppang ◽  
Karin de Ridder ◽  
Siri Håvås Haugland ◽  
Tonje Holte Stea
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Consumption

Abstract Background In this study, we examined the relationship between low levels of physical activity, high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and low consumption of whole grain bread and experiencing insomnia in adolescence and psychological distress in young adults. Methods This prospective study was based on information retrieved from the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) in Norway and included adolescents (age 13–19) participating in Young-HUNT3 (2006–2008) and in HUNT4 (2017–2019) 11 years later (age 23–31). The study sample consisted of 2,230 participants (1,287 females and 943 males). The exposure variables collected in adolescence included self-reported physical activity, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and whole grain bread and insomnia, and psychological distress in young adulthood was used as an outcome variable. The relationship between lifestyle behaviours in adolescence and psychological distress in young adulthood was examined using multivariable logistic regression, adjusted for gender, age and psychological distress in adolescence and educational level in young adulthood. Results An increased odds of psychological distress was shown among young adults who reported low levels of physical activity (OR: 1.44, 95 % CI: 1.10–2.89), high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (OR: 1.49, 95 % CI: 1.12–1.98), low consumption of whole grain bread (OR: 1.35, 95 % CI: 1.04–1.77) and insomnia (OR: 1.69, 95 % CI: 1.23–2.33) in adolescence. In terms of absolute differences, unhealthy lifestyle behaviours increased the risk of psychological distress in young adulthood between 3.18 (95 % CI: 0.29–6.07) (low whole grain bread consumption) and 6.01 (95 % CI: 1.95–10.07) (insomnia) percentage points. Conclusions Low levels of physical activity, high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and low consumption of whole grain bread and insomnia during adolescence were associated with psychological distress in young adulthood.

scholarly journals Unhealthy Lifestyle Associated with Higher Intake of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among Malaysian School-Aged Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 2785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Ying Gan ◽  
Siti Fathiah Mohamed ◽  
Leh Shii Law
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Home Food Availability

High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among adolescents has turned into a global concern due to its negative impact on health. This cross-sectional study determined the amount of SSB consumption among adolescents and its associated factors. A total of 421 adolescents aged 13.3 ± 1.3 years (41.8% males, 58.2% females) completed a self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, screen-viewing behavior, sleep quality, frequency of eating at fast food restaurants, home food availability, peer social pressure, parenting practice, and SSB consumption. Weight and height were measured. Results showed that the mean daily consumption of SSBs among adolescents was 1038.15 ± 725.55 mL. The most commonly consumed SSB was malted drink, while the least commonly consumed SSB was instant coffee. The multiple linear regression results revealed that younger age (β = −0.204, p < 0.001), higher physical activity (β = 0.125, p = 0.022), higher screen time (β = 0.147, p = 0.007), poorer sleep quality (β = 0.228, p < 0.001), and unhealthy home food availability (β = 0.118, p = 0.032) were associated with a higher SSB intake. Therefore, promoting a healthy lifestyle may help to reduce the excessive consumption of SSBs among adolescents.

scholarly journals Energy balance and occupational activity as predictors of obesity risk in women.

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Torquati ◽  
Gregore I. Mielke ◽  
Tracy L. Kolbe-Alexander ◽  
Wendy J. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Obesity Risk ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

AbstractReduced occupational energy expenditure and increased energy intake are important contributors to the increasing prevalence of obesity. The aim of this study was to examine whether sedentary occupations, and specific indicators of energy intake and expenditure are associated with obesity risk in Australian women. Data were from 3,444 participants in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, who reported their weight, dietary intake, physical activity and occupation in 2009 (at age 31–36), and weight in 2012. Participants were categorised as having a ‘less sedentary’ or ‘sedentary work’, based on occupation and activity patterns at work. Multivariate models were conducted to examine the odds of being obese (> 30 body-mass index) and risk of obesity in the two occupational groups based on energy balance factors (diet and physical activity). Models were adjusted for major confounders (smoking, education, income, number of children).There was no significant difference in the prevalence of obesity between groups (20.3% less sedentary vs 22.7% sedentary work, p = 0.11) at baseline. Being in the highest total energy intake tertile, saturated fat intake > 35g/d and drinking 3 or more sugar-sweetened beverages per week increased the odds of being obese in both groups. But to a higher extent in ‘less sedentary work’ (OR 2.11 95%CI 1.41–3.19; OR 3.04 95%CI 2.09–4.45; 2.07 95%CI 1.45–2.97, respectively). High physical activity (> 1000MET.min/week) was consistently associated with lower odds of being obese (OR 0.64 95%CI 0.43–0.97 ‘less sedentary’; OR 0.58 95%CI 0.36–0.93 ‘sedentary work’) but lower incidence of obesity only in ‘less sedentary work’ group (IRR 0.52 95%CI 0.30–0.88, absolute risk 14%). High sugar-sweetened beverages increased the incidence of obesity only in this group (IRR 1.72 95%CI 1.08–2.73, absolute risk 23%). Having a sedentary work per se did not play a major role in obesity prevalence and risk in women. Instead, high saturated fat and SSB intake, and physical inactivity remained the major contributors to obesity prevalence and risk, particularly for those in less sedentary jobs.

scholarly journals Sugar-sweetened beverages as risk factor of central obesity among women in reproductive age

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-133
Author(s):  
Nabila Rifka Annisa ◽  
Fillah Fithra Dieny ◽  
Choirun Nissa ◽  
A. Fahmy Arif Tsani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

Background: Several risk factors for central obesity include high Sugar-sweetened Beverages (SSBs) intake, lack of physical activity, and lack of sleep duration. High fructose corn syrup, the sweetener used in SSBs, increase body weight because of the bad effect of insulin secretion and leptin release. The fructose from this beverage can increase visceral adiposity accumulation. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the intake of Sugar-sweetened Beverages (SSBs), physical activity, and sleep duration as risk factors for central obesity among women in the reproductive AgeMethods: This study used case-control design consists of 38Subjects in case and control groups. All women were in childbearing age (20-29 years) selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data taken were weight, height, waist circumference, and hip circumference. Food intake and sugar-sweetened beverage intake were obtained by using Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency (SQ-FFQ) questionnaire. Physical activity data were obtained using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire. Sleep duration data were obtained using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Chi-Square test and logistic regression were used to analyze the data.Results: There were a significant relationship between Sugar Sweetened Beverages intake (p = 0.002, OR =5.926), energy intake of SSBs (p = 0.035, OR = 2.979) physical activity (p = 0.035, OR = 0.3111), duration of morning sleep / afternoon (p = 0.000; OR = 9.44) and sleep duration (p = 0.028, OR = 4.42) with central obesity. But there were no significant relationship between energy intake (p = 0.375), carbohydrates (p = 0.1), protein (p = 0.3), fat (p = 0.1) and fibers with central obesity.Conclusion: High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, short duration of night's sleep and the duration>2 hours/day of a long day sleep are risk factors for increasing the incidence of central obesity among Women in reproductive Age.

scholarly journals The role of family communication in individual attitudes and behaviors concerning nutrition and physical activity

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Elizabeth A. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

Despite the increasing popularity of family health communication studies, little attention has been paid to nutrition- and physical activity-related health communication in the family context. This mixed-method study explores the influence of family health communication on individual member attitudes and behaviors. Both phases of the study -- grounded in Family Communication Patterns theory and Social Cognitive theory -- revealed the importance of family communication as a contributor to physical health. Specifically, the first quantitative phase of the study used structural equation modeling and an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) to assess the relationships between a young adult's and corresponding family member's health attitudes and behaviors. Moderating and mediating effects of communication and non-communication related variables were also examined. Two overarching themes and corresponding subthemes developed from the second, phenomenological phase of study. It emphasized (a) the importance of nonverbal health communication and (b) health as a gendered experience.

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