scholarly journals The Association between US Adolescents’ Weight Status, Weight Perception, Weight Satisfaction, and Their Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Furong Xu ◽  
Steven Cohen ◽  
Mary Greaney ◽  
Geoffrey Greene
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Weight Satisfaction ◽  
Policies And Programs

Background: It remain unclear that the association between weight status, weight perception, weight satisfaction and the clustering of physical activity (PA) and dietary behaviors in adolescents. Method: A cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Patterns Equivalents 2007–2014 data from adolescents aged 12–17 years (n = 2965) was conducted. Multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for demographic characteristics examined the association between weight status, weight perception, weight satisfaction, and the four created lifestyle groups (healthier behaviors, healthier diet only, physically active only, unhealthier behaviors). Results: Males with obesity were more likely to be in the healthier diet only group than males with a normal weight (OR = 1.90, 95% CI: 1.02, 3.52). Similar patterns were found in males who perceived themselves as being overweight or having obesity (OR = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.09, 3.99) and males with obesity who perceived their weight status accurately (OR = 2.33, 95% CI: 1.12, 4.88). Female respondents who were satisfied with their weight were 59% less likely to be in the healthier diet only group than healthier behaviors group compared with females who were weight dissatisfied (OR = 0.41, 95% CI: 0.23, 0.75). This pattern was not observed in males. Conclusions: Clustering PA and dietary behaviors were associated with weight status and weight perception for males but not females. Weight satisfaction was associated with clustered PA and dietary behaviors for females. These findings are important for obesity prevention policies and programs to better address adolescents’ obesity and reduce health disparities in this population.

scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge about weight status and management: results from the 1 d sensitization campaign ‘Obesity Day’ in northern Italy

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 1813-1822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Barichella ◽  
Alexis E Malavazos ◽  
Giuseppe Fatati ◽  
Emanuele Cereda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the awareness and knowledge about weight status and its management.DesignA 1 d cross-sectional survey. Basic anthropometric assessments (weight, height, BMI and waist circumference) and a self-administered questionnaire were considered.SettingNineteen Clinical Nutrition or Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders Units or Dietetics Services in the Italian region of Lombardy.SubjectsAll adults attending the ‘Obesity Day’ initiative.ResultsA total of 914 participants (605 female and 309 male) were recruited. Although most of the participants (83·5 %) considered obesity to be a disease, 38·5 % were likely to misperceive their weight status. In particular, 38·8 % of normal-weight adults believed themselves to be overweight, whereas 71·1 % and 37·5 % of classes I and II/III obese adults classified themselves as being overweight and mildly obese, respectively. However, most of the overweight (90·2 %), mildly (96·8 %) and moderately/severely obese adults (99·1 %) recognized the need to lose weight. In all, 37·8 % of the sample underestimated the role of physical activity in weight management. Interestingly, only 17·2 % of dieters (previous or current) declared being advised by their doctor to lose weight. Multivariate models revealed that higher age, low education and higher BMI were important determinants of poor weight control and management. In addition, previous dieting appeared not to provide better knowledge, whereas the role of physical activity was recognized mainly by those practising it.ConclusionsThe present study suggests that in Italy knowledge about weight management should be improved not only in the general population but also among health-care professionals. To confirm this finding, there is now the rationale for a nationally representative survey. New educational programmes can be designed on the basis of the information collected.

scholarly journals Factors associated with accelerometer measured movement behaviours among White British and South Asian children aged 6–8 years during school terms and school holidays

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e025071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana Carmen Nagy ◽  
Muhammad Faisal ◽  
Maria Horne ◽  
Paul Collings ◽  
Sally Barber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

ObjectivesTo investigate factors associated with movement behaviours among White British (WB) and South Asian (SA) children aged 6–8 years during school terms and holidays.DesignCross-sectional.SettingThree primary schools from the Bradford area, UK.ParticipantsOne hundred and sixty WB and SA children aged 6–8 years.Primary and secondary outcomesSedentary behaviour (SB), light physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) measured by accelerometry during summer, winter and spring and during school terms and school holidays. Data were analysed using multivariate mixed-effects multilevel modelling with robust SEs. Factors of interest were ethnicity, holiday/term, sex, socioeconomic status (SES), weight status, weekend/weekday and season.ResultsOne hundred and eight children (67.5%) provided 1157 valid days of data. Fifty-nine per cent of children were WB (n=64) and 41% (n=44) were SA. Boys spent more time in MVPA (11 min/day, p=0.013) compared with girls and SA children spent more time in SB (39 min, p=0.017) compared with WB children in adjusted models. Children living in higher SES areas were more sedentary (43 min, p=0.006) than children living in low SES areas. Children were more active during summer (15 min MVPA, p<0.001; 27 LPA, p<0.001) and spring (15 min MVPA, p=0.005; 38 min LPA, p<0.001) and less sedentary (−42 min and −53 min, p<0.001) compared with winter. Less time (8 min, p=0.012) was spent in LPA during school terms compared with school holidays. Children spent more time in MVPA (5 min, p=0.036) during weekend compared with weekdays. Overweight and obese children spent more time in LPA (21 min, p=0.021) than normal-weight children.ConclusionThe results of our study suggest that significant child level factors associated with movement behaviours are ethnicity, sex, weight-status and area SES. Significant temporal factors are weekends, school holidays and seasonality. Interventions to support health enhancing movement behaviours may need to be tailored around these factors.

scholarly journals Insufficient Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Lockdown: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10257
Author(s):  
Irfan Ullah ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Sajjad Ali ◽  
Hashaam Jamil ◽  
Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
Policies And Programs

Background: The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in social distancing and isolation which leads to insufficient physical activity and thereby increases sedentary behaviors. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviors among medical students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Pakistan, and to determine their associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among 407 medical students from the Punjab and Sindh provinces between May and June 2020. To collect data, an e-questionnaire was sent to obtain informed consent along with questions concerning socio-demographics as well as an International Physical Activity Questionnaires–Short Form (IPAQ–SF). Results: As per the IPAQ, almost five in ten participants were physically inactive (48.2%), and 45.2% reported sedentary behaviors. Participants with insufficient physical activity were more likely to report sedentary behaviors than their counterparts (AOR = 2.53; 95% CI = 1.66–3.85, p < 0.001). The odds of insufficient physical activity were higher among the participants who did not strictly follow the COVID-19 preventive measures (AOR = 2.51; 95% CI = 1.35–4.69, p = 0.004); similarly, there were increased odds of sedentary behaviors observed among participants within a normal weight range compared to those who were underweight (AOR = 2.69; 95% CI = 1.76–4.11, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are prevalent among medical students in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings indicate the importance of establishing tailored policies and programs to encourage young adults to engage in physical activity.

scholarly journals Single and Combinative Impacts of Healthy Eating Behavior and Physical Activity on COVID-19-like Symptoms among Outpatients: A Multi-Hospital and Health Center Survey

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3258
Author(s):  
Minh H. Nguyen ◽  
Thu T. M. Pham ◽  
Dinh N. Vu ◽  
Binh N. Do ◽  
Hoang C. Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Healthy Eating Behavior

Background: Healthy eating and physical activity are effective non-pharmacological approaches to boost immune function and contain the pandemic. We aimed to explore the associations and interactions between physical activity and healthy eating behavior with COVID-19-like symptoms (Slike-CV19S). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 3947 outpatients, from 14 February to 2 March 2020, at nine health facilities in Vietnam. Data collection included sociodemographic characteristics, healthy eating behavior (using the healthy eating score (HES) questionnaire), physical activity (using the short form international physical activity questionnaire), and Slike-CV19S. The associations and interactions were tested using logistic regression models. Results: Frequent intake of fruits (OR = 0.84; p = 0.016), vegetables (OR = 0.72; p = 0.036), and fish (OR = 0.43; p < 0.001) were associated with a lower Slike-CV19S likelihood, as compared with infrequent intake. Patients with higher HES levels (OR = 0.84; p = 0.033 for medium HES; OR = 0.77; p = 0.006 for high HES) or being physically active (OR = 0.69; p < 0.001) had a lower Slike-CV19S likelihood, as compared to those with low HES or physical inactivity, respectively. Patients with medium HES who were physically active (OR = 0.69; p = 0.005), or with high HES and physically active (OR = 0.58; p < 0.001), had a lower Slike-CV19S likelihood, as compared to those with low HES and physical inactivity. Conclusions: Healthy eating behavior and physical activity showed single and combinative impacts on protecting people from Slike-CV19S. Strategic approaches are encouraged to improve healthy behaviors, which may further contribute to containing the pandemic.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study investigating lifestyle and weight perception of undergraduate students in southern Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Gallè ◽  
Elita Anna Sabella ◽  
Giovanna Da Molin ◽  
Giorgio Liguori ◽  
Maria Teresa Montagna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Critical Issues

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to explore lifestyle of undergraduate students in southern Italy and to investigate their determinants. Methods An anonymous, web-based questionnaire investigating weight and its perception, smoking and alcohol use, achievement of recommended levels of physical activity and time spent daily in screen-based sedentary behaviors was administered to students attending two universities in southern Italy. Age, gender, city, type of degree course attended, occupational status and residential status were considered as possible demographic determinants. Results The majority of the participants reported a normal weight (71.2%), were non-smokers (66.6%), occasional alcohol consumers (60.5%) and insufficiently active (62.6%), with a reported mean screen time exceeding 2 h per day. Gender, city, type of degree course and occupational status were found to be associated with lifestyle by regression analysis. Normal weight, overweight and obese students were generally properly aware of their weight condition; however, weight misperceptions were registered among normal and underweight undergraduates. Conclusions This study highlighted some critical issues regarding lifestyles of university students that suggest the need for health promotion interventions targeted mainly on physical activity.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SOCIALLY VULNERABLE CHILDREN

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-289
Author(s):  
Gisele Graziele Bento ◽  
Elizandra Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Franciele Cascaes da Silva ◽  
Thiago Luis da Silva Castro ◽  
Beatriz Azevedo da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Vulnerability ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Technical Competence ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incentive Strategies ◽  
Motivation To Participate

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although the benefits of physical activity are widely recognized, insufficient levels have been identified among young people, especially those experiencing social vulnerability. Therefore, there is an ongoing search for health incentive strategies, especially in the early stages of life, aimed at reversing this situation. Objective: Investigate the prevalence of physical activity, weight status and motivation to participate in sports among socially vulnerable children who are participating in social projects of the state of Santa Catarina focused on sports, and compare these results according to age and sex. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, composed of 3066 children aged seven to 11 years. Results: The study was made up of “active” and “moderately active” children of “normal weight”, considering the domains of motivation to participate in physical activities and sports: pleasure, physical fitness, technical competence, general affiliation, specific affiliation and “very important” status and emotions and competition, “important”. Accordingly, girls tend to be more “moderately active,” “overweight” and “obese” and to regard technical competence as an “important” motivational domain for physical activity when compared to boys. Participants aged 10 to 11 years were more “very active”, were more “overweight” and “obese” and considered specific affiliation more “totally important” when compared to younger participants. Conclusion: The participants of social sports projects of this sample demonstrated a level of physical activity and weight status within recommended levels, and were motivated to participate in sports in most of the domains observed. Level of evidence III; Diagnostic studies - Investigating a diagnostic test.

scholarly journals Weight Perception, Weight Control Intentions, and Dietary Intakes among Adolescents Ages 10–15 Years in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Deierlein ◽  
Alomi Malkan ◽  
Jaqueline Litvak ◽  
Niyati Parekh
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
The United States ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Healthy Nutrition

Background: To examine associations of adolescents’ weight status perception and weight control intentions with dietary intakes. Methods: Cross-sectional data from adolescents aged 10–15 in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, 2005–2014 (n = 4940). Adolescents responded to questions regarding weight perception and if they were trying to change their weight. Intakes of calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and fiber were assessed using 24-h dietary recalls. Multivariable linear regression estimated associations of intakes with weight perception and weight control intentions. Results: The majority of adolescents perceived their weight as “about right”; however, 45% and 46% of boys and girls, respectively, reported trying to change their weight. Weight perception was not associated with intakes, with the exception of lower sugar (−13.65 g, 95% CI: −23.06, −4.23) and higher percent calories from protein (1.01%, 95% CI: 0.16, 1.87) in boys with overweight/obesity who perceived themselves as overweight, as well as lower percent calories from saturated fat (−1.04%, 95% CI: −2.24, −0.17) among girls with normal weight who perceived themselves as overweight. Weight control intentions were associated with intakes in boys only. Compared to boys who never tried to lose weight, boys who tried to lose weight consumed fewer calories (−188.34 kcal, 95% CI: −357.67, −19.01), a lower percent of calories from fat (−1.41%, 95% CI: −2.80, −0.02), and a greater percent of calories from protein (1.48%, 95% CI: 0.41, 2.55). Conclusions: Despite perceiving weight as “about right”, many adolescents reported trying to change their weight, which was associated with some dietary intakes. Efforts may be necessary to educate adolescents on healthy nutrition and weight management behaviors.

scholarly journals PE Teacher and Classmate Support in Level of Physical Activity: The Role of Sex and BMI Status in Adolescents from Kosovo

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Bronikowski ◽  
Malgorzata Bronikowska ◽  
Ida Laudańska-Krzemińska ◽  
Adam Kantanista ◽  
Besnik Morina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Screening Measure ◽  
Activity Screening ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Classmate Support ◽  
High Support

The aim of this paper is to examine the role of physical education (PE) teacher and classmate support in relation to sex and BMI status in adolescents’ physical activity (PA) in Kosovo. A Classmate and Teacher Support Scale (with additional questions) was used on a cross-sectional sample of 608 girls and 620 boys aged 15–18, randomly selected from secondary schools of seven major municipalities in Kosovo. PA level was determined with a Physical Activity Screening Measure questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and a three-way ANOVA, along with Tukey’s HSD post hoc test, were employed. The findings showed the levels of teacher and classmate support to be important factors in stimulating adolescents’ PA. It was found that boys with normal weight, high support from teachers, and medium or high support from classmates were more physically active, compared with girls.

Physical Activity, Aerobic Fitness, Self-Perception, and Dietary Intake in At Risk of Overweight and Normal Weight Children

2005 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoff D.C. Ball ◽  
J. Dru Marshall ◽  
Linda J. McCargar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Differences in physical activity, aerobic fitness, self-perception, and dietary intake were examined in a sample of six- to ten-year-olds at risk of overweight, and in normal weight boys and girls. Participants (n=20 at risk of overweight [BMI ≥85th percentile]; n=115 normal weight [BMI <85th percentile]; n=68 boys; n=67 girls) had anthropometric, physical activity, aerobic fitness, self-perception, and dietary intake measurements at zero, three, six, and 12 months. Over the 12-month period, normal weight children were more physically active (F=4.1, p<0.05) and aerobically fit (F=14.3, p<0.001), and possessed higher self-perceptions of social acceptance (F=7.3, p<0.01) than their at risk of overweight peers. Fitness differences between the sexes were not apparent at baseline, but emerged over the long term (F=7.9, p<0.01). Overall, boys consumed more total energy, fat, carbohydrate, and protein than did girls, while the entire sample consumed diets low in vegetables and fruits and meat and alternatives, and high in “other” foods. These observations highlight key disparities in lifestyle-related behaviours and perceptions between groups of children according to overweight status and sex. The findings underscore the importance of longitudinal studies in youth because cross-sectional studies may reflect transient differences.

scholarly journals Body weight perception by college going adolescents of North Karnataka, India- A cross sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Banjade ◽  
VA Naik ◽  
AB Narasannavar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Going ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Body Weight Perception

Background: Adolescence (10-19 year) is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The factor that determines how adolescents feel about themselves is ‘Body image’. The objective of study is to understand body weight perception of adolescents.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the two Pre- University colleges with a sample of 330 adolescents. Pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used to elicit the required information.Results: 13 % of study participants underestimated their body weight and 11.2 % over estimated their body weight. 82.7% of study subjects perceived themselves as normal weight for their age and height, 7.6% perceived as underweight and 9.7% perceived as overweight/obese.Conclusion: Inappropriate perceptions about body weight leads to increase in the problems related to overweight/obesity. Lack of knowledge about and access to growth charts has probably made difficult for adolescents to evaluate their weight status objectively. So, college can play an effective role to help them to know actual body weightNepal Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.3(2) 2014: 106-109

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