scholarly journals Physical activity and eating habits in public high schools from different regions in Brazil: the Saude na Boa project

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Vinicius Nahas ◽  
Mauro Virgílio Gomes de Barros ◽  
Bernard D. Goldfine ◽  
Adair da Silva Lopes ◽  
Pedro Curi Hallal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Activity Measures ◽  
Sectional Analysis

PURPOSE: To analyze physical activity and dietary patterns of adolescents and young adults attending evening classes in high schools at two socioeconomic and culturally contrasting Cities in Brazil: Recife (in northern Brazil) and Florianopolis (in southern Brazil). METHODS: This is a cross-sectional analysis (baseline data) of a school-based randomized trial (the Saude na Boa project), including 2,147 students (15-24 years of age; 55.7% females) from 10 schools in each city, pair-matched by size and location. Data were collected by questionnaire. RESULTS: Males were more active than females (p<0.001) in all three physical activity measures in the questionnaire: days/wk of 60+min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) - males 3.8 d/wk (s=2.3), females 3.2 d/wk (s=2.4); walk/bike to school - males 4.5 d/wk (s=2.4), females 4.1 d/wk (s=2.4); and, strength exercises - males 2.3 d/wk (s=2.5), females 0.8 d/wk (s=1.7). The prevalence of physical inactivity (zero d/wk of 60+ min MVPA) was significantly higher in Recife (p<0.001). Consumption of fruits was significantly higher in Recife than in Florianopolis (p<0.001), but no differences were observed for vegetable (p=0.28) and soda consumption (p=0.09). In general, one out of five students (21.7%) consumed fruits and vegetables <5 d/wk. CONCLUSIONS: Students attending evening classes (public high schools) in Recife tend to be older but are less likely be employed than their counterparts in Florianopolis. Participation in physical education classes was much more prevalent in Florianopolis (87.6% x 19.4% in Recife), especially for females. The prevalence of less than optimal eating habits and insufficient levels of physical activity justify the efforts to promote healthier behaviors in this transitional phase in life.

scholarly journals Correlation of Physical Activity, Family Income and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables with the Incidence of Obesity in Adolescents

KINESTETIK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-289
Author(s):  
Firdausi Ramadhani ◽  
Franning Deisi Badu ◽  
Lisa Djafar ◽  
Sunarti Hanapi ◽  
Dwi Tama Pahrun
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
District Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Obesity is defined as an increase in energy intake compared to expenditure, resulting in depletion of body fat and eventually wearing weight. The prevalence of obesity has increased sharply in the Asia Pacific region. Many factors cause obesity. Based on data obtained from the Gorontalo District Health Office in 2018, it shows that the incidence of obesity was 8.795 cases (30.9%) consisting of 1.971 men (6.9%) and 6.824 women (24.0%). Objective: To determine several factors related to the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo District. This type of research uses observational analytic with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all students of class X and XI in SMA Negeri 1 Telaga and SMA Negeri 1 Tibawa, Gorontalo Regency as many as 1.341 students. By using the sampling technique of Proportional Stratified Random Sampling as many as 171 samples. With data analysis techniques using thetest Chi Square. The results of the study of physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables had no relationship with the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo District. Meanwhile, family income has a relationship with the incidence of obesity in adolescents in several high schools in Gorontalo Regency in 2019. It is hoped that each school can increase various activities that can reduce obesity problems and can also provide education in the form of health education to students.

Exploring Preschoolers’ Physical Activity and Sedentary Time During Outdoor Play at Childcare: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Brianne A. Bruijns ◽  
Leigh M. Vanderloo ◽  
Brian W. Timmons ◽  
Patricia Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environment Study ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) offers many health benefits for preschoolers (2.5–5 y). In childcare, MVPA is predominantly accumulated outdoors, with higher rates purported among children within the first few minutes outside. The Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment intervention included shorter, more frequent outdoor play sessions; this study sought to explore children’s activity levels during various outdoor play schedules. Methods: During the final week of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment intervention, preschoolers wore an Actical™ accelerometer for 5 days during childcare and staff logged outdoor times. Separate linear mixed effects models were run to explore the effect of the intervention on preschoolers’ physical activity (total and MVPA) and sedentary time during outdoor play. Sex was entered as an interaction effect. Results: Preschoolers (n = 292) were significantly more active in the first 10 minutes outdoors compared with remaining time (P < .0083). For total outdoor time, children in the experimental group engaged in significantly less sedentary time than those in the control group (P < .017), and experimental group boys and girls engaged in higher MVPA than boys and girls in the control group (P < .017). Conclusions: Findings support scheduling more frequent outdoor play sessions in childcare to increase physical activity participation among young children.

An Examination of Multilevel Factors That May Explain Gender Differences in Children’s Physical Activity

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 982-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noe C. Crespo ◽  
Kirsten Corder ◽  
Simon Marshall ◽  
Gregory J. Norman ◽  
Kevin Patrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Background:Girls are less physically active than boys, yet no single study has examined the factors that may explain gender differences in children’s physical activity (PA).Methods:This study was a cross-sectional analysis of data from 116 caregivers and their children aged 5–8 years who participated in the MOVE study. Caregivers reported various factors that may relate to children’s PA (eg, encouragement for child PA and PA equipment at home). Child PA was measured by 7-day accelerometry. Linear regression tested for the variance in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) explained by gender and several variables. Gender and ethnicity interactions were examined.Results:Caregivers were mostly female (97%), mean age 38 ± 6 years, mean BMI 28 ± 6 (kg/m2). Child’s mean age was 8.1 ± 0.7, 54% were female and 40% were overweight/obese. Girls were less physically active than boys (54.1 ± 19.7 vs. 65.2 ± 28.0 daily minutes of MVPA, respectively). Among girls, more days of PE/week was associated with greater MVPA. Among boys, greater parent support for PA, greater parent modeling for PA, and greater number of PA equipment in the home were associated with greater MVPA.Conclusions:This study supports that boys and girls have different correlates for MVPA, which may partly explain gender differences in PA.

scholarly journals NUTRITION AS A BONES HEALTH FACTOR WITH SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 3426-3431
Author(s):  
Rositsa Chamova ◽  
◽  
Maria Panteleeva ◽  
Eliyana Ivanova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional

Osteoporosis is a global health problem with increasing importance. It is a chronic, debilitating disease characterized by low bone density and deterioration of the micro architectonics of bone tissue. Although genetic factors largely determine the bone size and density, factors such as healthy eating, good physical activity and avoiding alcohol and smoking also play a key role. At all ages, healthy eating is an important factor in bone health. Aim: To study the eating habits that are important for bone health in women from Varna. Methods: A cross-sectional study of the eating habits of 139 women in Varna was conducted between January 2018 and March 2019. Questions, giving information on diet, frequency of consumption of certain food groups and beverages, affecting bone density, physical activity, demographic indicators are included in the questionnaire. Descriptive analysis of the data is done with SPSS version 19. Results: The average age of the participants was 29.86 ± 13.60 years. Daily consumption of milk and dairy products was found among 36.7% and 32.4% of the respondents respectively. The relative share of respondents who consume fish 1-2 times a week is 33.1%. The daily consumption of fruits and vegetables is 47.5% and 56.8% respectively. Conclusion: Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of osteoporosis by affecting the development and maintenance of bone mass.

scholarly journals Movement behaviours and mental wellbeing: A cross-sectional isotemporal substitution analysis of Canadian adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denver M. Y. Brown ◽  
Matthew Kwan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Self ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Promotion Campaigns

Background: Studies have shown reallocating screen time for healthy movement behaviours such as physical activity and sleep can provide important benefits for mental health. However, the focus on positive aspects of mental health such as wellbeing has received limited attention, particularly among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of reallocating physical activity, screen time, and sleep on mental wellbeing in adolescents. Methods: This study involved cross-sectional analysis of data from Wave 1 of the ADAPT study. A total of 1,118 Canadian adolescents enrolled in grade 11 classes (Mage = 15.92; 54.5% female) self-reported their movement behaviours – moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), recreational screen time and sleep – and completed three measures of mental wellbeing: flourishing, self-esteem and resiliency. Results: Isotemporal substitution analysis revealed replacing 60 minutes of screen time with either MVPA or sleep has significant benefits for mental wellbeing. Comparatively, reallocating 60 minutes between MVPA and sleep does not impact mental wellbeing. Discussion: Findings suggest healthy movement behaviours confer similar benefits effects for adolescent’s mental wellbeing. Health promotion campaigns targeted towards adolescents should consider highlighting that reallocation of screen time to either sleep or MVPA may provide important benefits for mental wellbeing.

scholarly journals Physical activity and dentate gyrus volume in pediatric acquired demyelinating syndromes

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. e499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Longoni ◽  
Robert A. Brown ◽  
Berengere Aubert-Broche ◽  
Stephanie A. Grover ◽  
Helen M. Branson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dentate Gyrus ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Lesion Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brain White Matter ◽  
Total Brain ◽  
Sectional Analysis

ObjectiveTo assess the association between daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and dentate gyrus volume (DGv) in pediatric patients with acquired demyelinating syndromes (ADSs) of the CNS.MethodsCross-sectional analysis of accelerometry (7 days) and research protocol MRI data from 12 pediatric MS and 18 children with monophasic ADS (monoADS). Total brain and DGv were quantified using standardized methods. The association of daily minutes of MVPA with normalized DGv (nDGv) was assessed using multivariable generalized linear models.ResultsMedian (interquartile range) MVPA was lower in MS patients [9.5 (14)] and exhibited less variation than in monoADS patients [24.5 (47)]. nDGv did not differ significantly between groups [mean nDGv (SD) [cm3]: MS 0.34 (0.1); monoADS 0.4 (0.1); p = 0.100]. In the monoADS group, every 1-minute increase in MVPA was associated with a 2.4-mm3 increase in nDGv (p = 0.0017), an association that was independent of age at incident demyelination, time from incident demyelination, sex, and brain white matter T2 lesion volume. No significant association was found between MVPA and nDGv (−2.6 mm3/min, p = 0.16) in the MS group.ConclusionsHigher MVPA associates with greater nDGv in children who have recovered from monophasic demyelination. Larger studies are required to determine whether MVPA can promote regional brain development, or limit tissue damage, in youth with MS.

scholarly journals Breakfast Habits and Associations with Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Screen Time among Swedish 13–14-Year-Old Girls and Boys

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4467
Author(s):  
Björg Helgadóttir ◽  
Hanna Baurén ◽  
Karin Kjellenberg ◽  
Örjan Ekblom ◽  
Gisela Nyberg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study explored whether breakfast habits were associated with intake of fruits and vegetables, minutes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), minutes spent sedentary, and screen time among adolescents. Cross-sectional data were collected among 13–14-year-old boys and girls (n = 1139). Breakfast habits and screen time were determined via questionnaire, fruit and vegetable intake were determined through dietary recall, and physical activity and sedentary time were determined via accelerometers. Multilevel mixed models and general estimation equation models were applied. Almost 40% of participants skipped breakfast at least one day of the week. Participants with irregular breakfast habits on weekdays had lower fruit and vegetable consumption by 26.7 g (95% CI = −49.3, −5.9) while irregular breakfast habits during the whole week were associated with higher levels of screen time (OR = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.1, 2.1) compared to regular breakfast habits. Girls with irregular breakfast habits on weekdays had 7.7 min more sedentary time (95% CI = 0.8, 15.7) than girls with regular breakfast habits, while the opposite was found in boys (β = −13.3, 95% CI = −25.3, −2.6)). No significant associations were found for MVPA. Regular breakfast habits should be encouraged, as they might contribute to a higher intake of fruit and vegetables and are associated with lower levels of screen time, although further studies are necessary to establish causation.

scholarly journals Descriptive Epidemiology of Physical Activity Levels and Patterns in New Zealanders in Advanced Age

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Mace ◽  
Ngaire Kerse ◽  
Ralph Maddison ◽  
Timothy Olds ◽  
Santosh Jatrana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Advanced Age ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Measures ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
New Zealanders

Background:Little is known about the physical activity levels and behaviors of advanced age New Zealanders.Methods:A cross-sectional analysis of data from Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ), Te Puāwaitanga O Nga Tapuwae Kia ora Tonu, measures of physical activity (PASE) (n = 664, aged 80–90 [n = 254, Māori, aged 82.5(2), n = 410 non-Māori, aged 85(.5)]) was conducted to determine physical activity level (PAL). A substudy (n = 45) was conducted to attain detailed information about PAL and behaviors via the Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and Adults (MARCA) and accelerometry. The main study was analyzed by sex for Māori and non-Māori.Results:Men consistently had higher levels of physical activity than women for all physical activity measures. Sex was significant for different domains of activity.

scholarly journals Do Alcohol Consumers Exercise More? Findings from a National Survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael T. French ◽  
Ioana Popovici ◽  
Johanna Catherine Maclean
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Point Increase ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Purpose. Investigate the relationship between alcohol consumption and physical activity because understanding whether there are common determinants of health behaviors is critical in designing programs to change risky activities. Design. Cross-sectional analysis. Setting. United States. Subjects. A sample of adults representative of the U.S. population (N = 230,856) from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Measures. Several measures of drinking and exercise were analyzed. Specifications included numerous health, health behavior, socioeconomic, and demographic control variables. Results. For women, current drinkers exercise 7.2 more minutes per week than abstainers. Ten extra drinks per month are associated with 2.2 extra minutes per week of physical activity. When compared with current abstainers, light, moderate, and heavy drinkers exercise 5.7, 10.1, and 19.9 more minutes per week. Drinking is associated with a 10.1 percentage point increase in the probability of exercising vigorously. Ten extra drinks per month are associated with a 2.0 percentage point increase in the probability of engaging in vigorous physical activity. Light, moderate, and heavy drinking are associated with 9.0, 14.3, and 13.7 percentage point increases in the probability of exercising vigorously. The estimation results for men are similar to those for women. Conclusions. Our results strongly suggest that alcohol consumption and physical activity are positively correlated. The association persists at heavy drinking levels.

scholarly journals Associations between Aspects of Friendship Networks, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behaviour among Adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keri Jo Sawka ◽  
Gavin R. McCormack ◽  
Alberto Nettel-Aguirre ◽  
Anita Blackstaffe ◽  
Rosemary Perry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Friendship Networks ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Background.Adolescent friendships have been linked to physical activity levels; however, network characteristics have not been broadly examined.Method.In a cross-sectional analysis of 1061 adolescents (11–15 years), achieving 60 minutes/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and participating in over 2 hours/day of sedentary behaviour were determined based on friendship network characteristics (density; proportion of active/sedentary friends; betweenness centrality; popularity; clique membership) and perceived social support.Results.Adolescents with no friendship nominations participated in less MVPA. For boys and girls, a ten percent point increase in active friends was positively associated with achievement of 60 minutes/day of MVPA (OR 1.11; 95% CI 1.02–1.21, OR 1.14; 95% CI 1.02–1.27, resp.). For boys, higher social support from friends was negatively associated with achieving 60 minutes/day of MVPA (OR 0.63; 95% CI 0.42–0.96). Compared with low density networks, boys in higher density networks were more likely to participate in over 2 hours/day of sedentary behaviour (OR 2.93; 95% CI 1.32–6.49). Social support from friends also modified associations between network characteristics and MVPA and sedentary behaviour.Conclusion.Different network characteristics appeared to have different consequences. The proportion of active close friends was associated with MVPA, while network density was associated with sedentary behaviour. This poses challenges for intervention design.

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