scholarly journals IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT AND WEIGHT STATUS? A STUDY IN SPANISH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Antonio Delgado Floody
Keyword(s):  
Weight Status ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Functional Movement

Weight Status Is Associated with Blood Pressure, Vital Capacity, Dental Decay, and Visual Acuity among School-Age Children in Chengdu, China

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 237-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Peng ◽  
Shiyun Li ◽  
Hongbin Zhang ◽  
Honglian Zeng ◽  
Biyu Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Dental Decay

Aims: To examine the association of weight status with the prevalence of blood pressure (BP), vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity among school-age children in Chengdu, China and to find the potential role of weight status to predict the common and frequently occurring diseases among school-age children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 12,297 children aged 6-18 years from 10 schools in the Jinniu District of Chengdu, China. Body height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and BP were measured. Vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity were detected. Results: The overall prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity, high BP, bad vital capacity weight index, dental decay, and low vision were 7.18, 13.47, 7.57, 18.90, 2.78, 21.93, 38.81, and 45.79%, respectively. After controlling for age, gender, and WC, it was found that overweight and obese children had a higher risk of developing high BP than normal weight children ([OR 4.20, p < 0.001] and [OR 8.76, p < 0.001], respectively), And adjusting for age, gender, and chest circumference, the risk of having bad vital capacity weight index among children with overweight and obesity was higher ([OR 2.15, p < 0.001] and [OR 5.40, p < 0.001], respectively), and the risk with underweight was lower (OR 0.35, p < 0.001). After eliminating the influential factors of gender and age, children who were underweight were 1.16 times (OR 1.16, p = 0.048) more likely to have caries than children with normal weight, but obese children were found to have a lower prevalence for dental cavities than children with normal weight (OR 0.79, p = 0.002). Underweight and obese children had a higher prevalence of low vision; the OR of the appearance of low vision was 1.21 (p = 0.016) for underweight children and 1.23 (p = 0.009) for obese children after adjusting the age and gender. Conclusions: Abnormal weight status among Chengdu urban school-age children was found to be a severe health problem, and it was strongly associated with BP, vital capacity, dental decay, and visual acuity.

scholarly journals Using Novel Technology within a School-Based Setting to Increase Physical Activity: A Pilot Study in School-Age Children from a Low-Income, Urban Community

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Whitney Evans ◽  
Ana M. Abrantes ◽  
Eva Chen ◽  
Elissa Jelalian
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
School Based ◽  
American Children

Background. Less than half of American children meet national physical activity (PA) recommendations. This study tested the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of using wearable PA monitors to increase PA in school-age children. Methods. In Phase 1 of this study, conducted in 2014, 32 fifth-grade students enrolled in a low-resource middle school were given a waist-worn Fitbit Zip monitor for 4 weeks to test its feasibility (adherence) and acceptability. Adherence, wear time of ≥8 hours per day, was examined. Feedback was solicited from parents through structured interviews. In Phase 2, conducted in 2015, 42 sixth-grade students were assigned, by classroom, to one of three conditions (Fitbit + goal and incentive-based intervention, Fitbit only, or control) to test the feasibility of the wrist-worn Fitbit Charge and its preliminary effectiveness in increasing PA over 6 weeks. Results. In Phase 1, average adherence was 64.1%. In Phase 2, it was 73.4% and 80.2% for participants in the Fitbit + intervention and Fitbit only groups, respectively (p=.07). After controlling for baseline values, weight status, and sex, there were no significant group differences in changes in MVPA or steps from baseline to follow-up. Conclusions. While moderately acceptable, wearable PA monitors did not increase PA levels in this sample. They may be more effective within a coordinated school-based physical activity program.

scholarly journals Do age and sex influence on functional movement in school-age children? (¿Influyen la edad y el sexo en la funcionalidad del movimiento de niños en edad escolar?)

Retos ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 97-100
Author(s):  
Felipe Garcia-Pinillos ◽  
Juan Párraga-Montilla ◽  
Luis E Roche-Seruendo ◽  
Pedro Delgado-Floody ◽  
Cristian P Martínez-Salazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Additional Contribution ◽  
School Age ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Primary Predictor ◽  
Age And Sex ◽  
Push Up

Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of age and sex on the functional movement in Spanish primary school children. A group of 172, 6–11 years old children (83 girls and 89 boys), participated in this study. The main outcome measures were the Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMS), sex and chronological age of children. The ANCOVA (BMI as a covariate) revealed significant differences between age groups (p=0.003) but no between-sex differences (p≥0.05) in FMS total score. As for individual FMS tests, significant differences between age groups (p<0.05) were found in the in-line lunge and the shoulder mobility tests; whereas, according to sex, significant differences (p<0.05) were found in the in-line lunge test (under 10 years old group) and the push-up test (under 12 group). The stepwise linear regression analysis revealed BMI as a primary predictor of FMS total score in school age children, but with a significant additional contribution from age (R2= 0.206, p<0.001), whereas the sex was excluded from this model (p=0.097). In conclusion, the results reported in this study suggest that age is a moderate determinant of FMS scores, whereas sex is not a determinant in this battery test in school age children (6-11 years old). This study also highlights that BMI is the primary predictor of FMS total score in school age children, but with a significant additional contribution from age, whereas the sex was excluded from this model.Resumen. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la influencia de la edad y el sexo en la funcionalidad del movimiento de niños españoles en edad escolar. Un grupo de 172, 6-11 años (83 niñas y 89 niños), participaron en este estudio. Las variables medidas en el estudio fueron el rendimiento en el Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMS), el sexo y la edad cronológica de los niños. Un ANCOVA (BMI como covariable) reveló diferencias significativas en la puntuación total obtenida en el FMS entre grupos de edad (p=0.003) pero no entre sexos (p≥0.05). En cuanto a los tests individuales incluidos en la batería, se hallaron diferencias entre grupos de edad en el test de lunge en línea y movilidad de hombro; mientras en relación al sexo, se hallaron diferencias significativas (p<0.05) se encontraron en el lunge en línea (en el grupo sub-10 años) y en el test de push-up (sub-12). El análisis de regresión lineal señaló al BMI como el principal predictor del rendimiento en FMS en escolares, con una significativa contribución de la variable edad (R2= 0.206, p<0.001), y la variable sexo excluida del modelo (p=0.097). En conclusión, los resultados reportados en este estudio sugieren que la edad es un predictor moderado del rendimiento total en FMS en niños en edad escolar, el sexo no parece determinar el rendimiento, mientras que el BMI resulta predictor primario de la puntuación total en el FMS en escolares españoles (6-11 años).

Pattern and determinants of the weight status of school-age children from rural and urban communities of Osun state, Nigeria: A comparative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
OluwatosinAdediran Adeoye ◽  
JamesOlusegun Bamidele ◽  
OlugbemigaLanre Abodunrin ◽  
OlusolaO Odu ◽  
OlaitanAbolanle Adeomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Rural And Urban

scholarly journals A prospective study of body image dissatisfaction and BMI change in school-age children

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ofra Duchin ◽  
Constanza Marin ◽  
Mercedes Mora-Plazas ◽  
Carlos Mendes de Leon ◽  
Joyce M Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Body Shapes

AbstractObjectiveBody image dissatisfaction (BID) in school-age children is positively associated with weight status in cross-sectional studies; however, it is uncertain whether BID is a risk factor for the development of adiposity over time. The aim of the present study was to examine the association of BID with changes in BMI in school-age children.DesignLongitudinal study. At recruitment, children were asked to indicate the silhouette that most closely represented their current and desired body shapes using child-adapted Stunkard scales. Baseline BID was calculated as the difference of current minus desired body image. Height and weight were measured at recruitment and then annually for a median of 2·5 years. Sex-specific BMI-for-age curves were estimated by levels of baseline BID, using mixed-effects models with restricted cubic splines.SettingPublic primary schools in Bogotá, Colombia.SubjectsSix hundred and twenty-nine children aged 5–12 years.ResultsIn multivariable analyses, thin boys who desired to be thinner gained an estimated 5·8 kg/m2 more BMI from age 6 to 14 years than boys without BID (P = 0·0004). Heavy boys who desired to be heavier or thinner gained significantly more BMI than boys without BID (P = 0·003 and P = 0·007, respectively). Thin girls who desired to be heavier or thinner gained significantly less BMI than girls without BID (P = 0·0008 and P = 0·05, respectively), whereas heavy girls who desired to be heavier gained an estimated 4·8 kg/m2 less BMI than girls without BID (P = 0·0006). BID was not related to BMI change in normal-weight children.ConclusionsBID is associated with BMI trajectories of school-age children in a sex- and weight-specific manner.

scholarly journals Eating Habits and Their Association with Weight Status in Chinese School-Age Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3571
Author(s):  
Minghui Sun ◽  
Xiangying Hu ◽  
Fang Li ◽  
Jing Deng ◽  
Jingcheng Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Late Night

Background: Poor eating habits increase children’s risk of chronic diseases such as overweight and obesity, adult diabetes, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the eating habits of school-age children and their impact on children’s body mass index. Methods: Multistage cluster sampling was used to sample 2224 students in grades 4 to 6 from 16 primary schools in Changsha. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect general demographic, eating habit, and snack consumption data from school-age children. Height and weight were measured so that the body mass index Z-score could be calculated and evaluated according to the 2007 World Health Organization’s Body Mass Index (BMI) reference standard. Results: The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in school-age children were 17.0% and 8.3%, respectively. Boys had higher rates of overweight and obesity than girls (19.9% vs. 13.6%, 12.9% vs. 3.0%, respectively, p < 0.05). Among the total population of children, 71.6% reported picky eating habits, and 55.1% had late-night snacks. Children who skipped breakfast (OR 1.507 and 95% CI 1.116~2.035) and ate puffed food (OR 1.571 and 95% CI 1.170~2.110) were more likely to be overweight/obese. Conclusions: The eating habits of school-age children are closely related to their weight status. Poor eating habits can be risk factors for overweight and obesity. The dietary management of children should be strengthened so that they develop good eating habits and the incidence of overweight and obesity in school-age children decreases.

scholarly journals Association between Maternal Education and School-Age Children Weight Status: A Study from the China Health Nutrition Survey, 2011

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 2543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng ◽  
Ding ◽  
Tang ◽  
Wang ◽  
Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Lower Education

Childhood abnormal weight status is a global public health issue. This study aims to explore the association between maternal education and weight status of school-age children using the data from the China Health Nutrition Survey (CHNS), wave 2011. Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated based on children’s weight and height and is divided into three levels (normal, underweight, overweight/obesity). Logistic regression is used to assess the relationship of maternal education and children weight status. The prevalence of childhood underweight and overweight/obesity are 5.9% and 21.7%, respectively. Children with high maternal education are found less likely to be underweight (technical college: Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.223, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 0.052–0.956, above college: OR = 0.182, 95% CI = 0.041–0.812). Children with maternal education at junior high school are of 2.170 greater odds to be overweight/obese than those with maternal education at junior high school and below (OR = 2.170, 95% CI = 1.398–3.370), and children with maternal education at technical college are of 2.397 greater odds to be overweight/obese than those with lower education level (OR = 2.397, 95% CI = 1.478–3.887), and children with maternal education at above college are of 2.146 greater odds to be overweight/obese than those with lower education level (OR = 2.146, 95% CI = 1.293–3.560). A significant association between maternal education and children’s weight status is found. Targeted interventions for mothers with different education levels should be carried out to effectively manage the children’s weight status.

Affective Responses to Intermittent Physical Activity in Healthy Weight and Overweight/Obese Elementary School-Age Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 845-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew R. Nagy ◽  
Molly P. O’Sullivan ◽  
Shannon S. Block ◽  
Trevor R. Tooley ◽  
Leah E. Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Elementary School Age

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of intermittent physical activity (2-min bouts of varying intensities) on psychological mood and enjoyment in elementary school-age children and to examine the effect of weight status on these psychological outcomes. Methods: A total of 39 children (healthy weight, n = 26; overweight/obese, n = 13) completed 4 experimental conditions in random order, which consisted of 8 hours of sitting interrupted with 20 two-minute low­-, moderate-, or high-intensity activity breaks or 20 two-minute screen-time breaks. Mood was assessed using the Feeling Scale immediately following each break. Enjoyment was assessed using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale immediately following 10 and 20 breaks. Results: Mood was significantly higher during the sedentary versus active conditions (P < .01). Overweight/obese children reported lower mood scores compared with healthy weight children at the initiation of the low- (P < .05) and high-intensity conditions (P < .001) but experienced improvements in mood throughout the day in all 3 active conditions (P = .02). Enjoyment was significantly higher after completing the active versus sedentary conditions (P = .02). Conclusion: These findings suggest that both healthy weight and overweight/obese children felt better immediately after engaging in screen-time breaks but subsequently rated the activity breaks as more enjoyable compared with screen-time breaks.

A Therapeutic Technique for the Improvement of Lingua-Alveolar Valving Abilities

1978 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Paul Dworkin
Keyword(s):  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Bite Block ◽  
Therapeutic Technique ◽  
Remedial Program

This study was designed to determine if a remedial program using a bite-block device could inhibit hypermandibular activity (HMA) and thereby improve the lingua-alveolar valving (LAV) abilities of four school-age children who demonstrated multiple lingua-alveolar (LA) phonemic errors. The results revealed significant improvements in LAV and LA phoneme articulatory skills in all of the children who used the bite-block device to reduce HMA subsequent to comprehensive training sessions.

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