scholarly journals A Study of Physical Activity Levels and Its Impact on Body Mass Index (BMI) of 8-10 Years Old School Going Children in Mumbai

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shikha Dwivedi ◽  
Rupali Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Introduction: Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence is important for promoting lifelong health and well-being and preventing various health conditions. The 2008, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommended that children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years should have 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity each day. Unfortunately, many children and adolescents do not meet the recommendations set forth by the guidelines. Aim: To study the physical activity levels and its impact on body mass index (BMI). Methodology: 420 subjects were selected by purposive random sampling method from 5 schools of Mumbai. Physical activity levels of the samples were assessed through the physical activity questionnaire and the height and weight of all the samples were taken to calculate the BMI. Results: It was observed that 39.5% performed sedentary activities for on an average of 0-1 hr/week. Similarly, 74.2% subjects performed moderate to high intensity activities for an average of 0-1 hr/week. Maximum % of subjects (48%) spent 1-2hr/week in performing sedentary activities whereas, when compared to moderate to high intensity activities maximum % of subjects performed only for 0-1 hr/week. Only 116 subjects met the daily requirements of moderate to high intensity physical activity. A total of 33.2% of samples were observed to be under the three categories of wasting (mild, moderate and severe respectively) as per WHO standards.

scholarly journals The types and levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour of Senior Phase learners in Potchefstroom

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 372-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna C.W. De Vos ◽  
Dorita Du Toit ◽  
Dané Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Activities

Background: Worldwide, the health risks of decreasing physical activity levels and increasing sedentary behaviour among adolescents are a raising concern.Objective: To determine the types and levels of physical activity as well as that of sedentary behaviour of a group Senior Phase learners in South Africa.Methods: The adapted Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey (CLASS) questionnaire was used for determining the types and levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour of 230 Grade 7 learners, from three schools in Potchefstroom. Data were analysed by means of the SAS statistics programme, and descriptive statistics, as well as independent t-tests andeffect sizes (ES) were used.Results: Moderate to high-intensity physical activity levels of between 334 and 361 min per week were found, and sedentary behaviour of between 3077 and 3410 min per week, which implies that between 70.7% and 71.9% of the participants, did not meet the recommended health-based guidelines. Higher activity levels were shown during weekends, where the boys were significantly more active than girls (p < 0.001; ES between 0.21 and 0.56), and girls showed more sedentary behaviours than the boys (ES between 0.18 and 0.20). The leisure time physical activities with the highest participation were soccer, recreational swimming, jogging and dancing, while the sedentary activities were listening to music, riding a vehicle and being busy on the phone.Conclusion: Strategies need to be implemented to raise the physical activity levels of Senior Phase learners, especially during weekdays, and to decrease sedentary behaviour. With this view in mind, recommendations are made for Physical Education teachers.

scholarly journals Low Physical Activity Levels Are Linked to Early Hypertension Risk in College-Going Young Adults

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1258
Author(s):  
Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy ◽  
Mariam Mhd Salem Kamcheh ◽  
Ranim Jihad Itani ◽  
Mirna Mohamed ◽  
Heba Ayman Eid Abdellatif Zahran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Hypertension Risk ◽  
College Going ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity

Background: Sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity along with body mass are identified as critical determinants of vascular health along with body mass in young adults. However, the relationship between potential physical health and anthropometric variables with high blood Eid pressure remain unexplored in young adults from the United Arab Emirates region. Methodology: We administered a cross-sectional study in young adults assessing their self-reported physical activity levels, anthropometric variables (body mass index and waist circumference) and ambulatory blood pressure. The associations among potential physical health, anthropometric variables and high blood pressure were analysed through logistic regression after necessary transformation. Results: Of 354 participants (176 males, 178 females), we found 17.79% (n = 63) had higher mean arterial pressure. Males (n = 40; 22.73%) had higher risk of hypertension than females (n = 12.92%). Weekly physical activity levels (β = −0.001; p = 0.002), age (β = −0.168; p = 0.005) and gender (β = −0.709; p = 0.028) were found to be more strongly associated with hypertension risk than the body mass index (β = 0.093; p = 0.075), waist circumference (β = 0.013; p = 0.588) and the weekly sitting time (β = 0.000; p = 0.319) of the individuals. Conclusions: Lower physical activity was associated with hypertension risk compared to other modifiable risk factors such as waist circumference, body mass index and sedentary time in college-going young adults. Public health measures should continue to emphasise optimisation of weekly physical activity levels to mitigate vascular health risks at educational institution levels.

FTO Genotype And Body Mass Index In Young Children: Physical Activity Levels Influence The Effect Of The Risk Genotype

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Anna Christina Koni ◽  
Guan Wang ◽  
Mark Bailey ◽  
Robert Scott ◽  
Licia Iacoviello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Risk Genotype ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Physical Activity Levels of Non-overweight, Overweight, and Obese Children During Physical Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeti Pathare ◽  
Kelly Piche ◽  
Andrea Nicosia ◽  
Esther Haskvitz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Type Method ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to examine physical activity (PA) levels of young children classified by body mass index (BMI) (nonoverweight, overweight, and obese) during physical education classes.Method:Participants included 82 children (45 boys, 37 girls; 7.5 ± 1.2 years). PA was determined by the number of steps measured with pedometers. Data were analyzed with a three-way ANOVA (BMI × grade × gender).Results:No interaction was observed. There was a significant main effect for BMI. Children in the nonoverweight group took more steps than the children in overweight and obese groups during physical education classes.Discussion/Conclusion:The findings suggest that differences existed in PA during physical education classes in young children dependent on their BMI.

scholarly journals Sobrepeso, obesidad, niveles de actividad física y autoestima de la niñez centroamericana: un análisis comparativo entre países (Overweight, obesity, physical activity levels, and self-esteem in Central American children: comparative analysis between cou

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Alvarez ◽  
María Fernanda Herrera Monge ◽  
Emmanuel Herrera González ◽  
Grettel Villalobos Víquez ◽  
Gerardo Araya Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Central American ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
American Children

El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso, obesidad, niveles de actividad física y de autoestima de la población infantil centroamericana, comparándoles según sexo y país. Este estudio comparativo transversal de muestra probabilística aleatoria por conglomerados evaluó 5291 estudiantes matriculados en cuarto, quinto y sexto grado, de los cuales 52.3% fueron niñas y 47.7% niños, pertenecientes a 73 centros educativos de Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá, con una edad promedio de 10.90 ± 1.13. En todos los países se realizó la medición del peso y la talla para el cálculo del índice de masa corporal, se aplicó el cuestionario de actividad física para niños y niñas mayores (PAQ-C) y el cuestionario LAWSEQ para la medición del nivel de autoestima. Los resultados de esta investigación mostraron una prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad del 25%, un nivel de actividad física bajo en un 35.1% y una baja autoestima en el 44.3%. Asimismo, al determinar el efecto del país de procedencia y del género sobre el índice de masa corporal, nivel de actividad física y autoestima, controlando la edad como una covariable, se encontró que El Salvador presentó el mayor promedio de índice de masa corporal y el menor nivel de actividad física junto a Honduras y Panamá. En relación a la autoestima, solamente Costa Rica y Guatemala presentaron una autoestima promedio. Esto demuestra que la situación de salud pública que enfrenta la niñez centroamericana es un problema que debe ser atendido en forma integral. Abstract. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the prevalence of overweight, obesity, physical activity levels, and self-esteem in Central American children, comparing them by gender and country. This comparative cross-sectional study used a random probabilistic conglomerate-based sampling technique, by which 5.291 students (52.3% girls and 47.7% boys) enrolled in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade from 73 schools in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, with an average age of 10.90 ± 1.13 years old, were selected. In all the participating countries, weight and height were taken to calculate body mass index; additionally, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) and the Lawrence's Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) were applied. The results suggest a prevalence of overweight and obesity (25%), low physical activity levels (35.1%), and low self-esteem (44.3%). Also, when analyzing variables interaction by country and gender, it was found that El Salvador presented the highest average body mass index and the lowest levels of physical activity, along with Honduras and Panama. Regarding self-esteem, only Costa Rica and Guatemala presented average rank. This shows that the conditions of public health with regard to Central American youth are concerning and must be dealt with in an integral manner.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Levels Using Different Accelerometry Protocols in Children from the GENOBOX Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero ◽  
Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro ◽  
Rosaura Leis ◽  
Rocío Vázquez-Cobela ◽  
Esther M. González-Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Time Algorithm ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Puberty Stages ◽  
Analytical Approaches

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) has acquired a significant relevance due to the health benefits associated with its practice. Accelerometers are an effective tool to assess PA; however, the diversity of cut-off points used to define different PA intensities through accelerometry could interfere in the interpretation of the findings among studies. Objectives The present study aimed to examine the sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) levels in children using six selected accelerometry protocols based on diverse cut-off points. Methods Clinical examination, anthropometric measurements, and PA evaluation by accelerometry were assessed in 543 selected children (10 ± 2.4 years old) from the Spanish GENOBOX study. The ActiLife data scoring program was used to determine daily min spent in SB, and light, moderate, vigorous and moderate-vigorous PA using six validated accelerometry protocols differing in their cut-off points. Results Very different estimations for SB and PA intensity levels were found in children, independently of the non-wear-time algorithm selected, and considering puberty stages, age and body mass index. The time spent in daily SB varied from 471 to 663.7 min, PA ranged from 141 to 301.6 min, and the moderate-vigorous PA was reported between 20.7 and 180.2 min. Conclusion The choice of a particular accelerometry protocol considering these factors is important to evaluate SB or PA intensities to suit the characteristics of the sample researched. It seems necessary to establish future lines of research that include different analytical approaches to measure SB and PA by accelerometry based on standardized and validated methodology.

Do physical activity, sitting time and body mass index affect fertility over a 15-year period in women? Data from a large population-based cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 676-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela P Mena ◽  
Gregore I Mielke ◽  
Wendy J Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cumulative Incidence ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Fertility Problems

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Do physical activity (PA), sitting time (ST) and body mass index (BMI) affect fertility over a 15-year period in Australian women? SUMMARY ANSWER Moderate and high levels of PA confer advantages for fertility in women with normal BMI, but increased risk of infertility was observed in obese women. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Higher BMI is positively associated with higher rates of problems with fertility, but the effects of physical activity and sitting time on fertility are less well understood. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Participants in The Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH) completed mailed surveys in 2000, with follow-ups in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 (N = 6130). PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Participants were aged 22 to 27 in 2000. They were asked to report their physical activity levels, sitting time and fertility problems in each survey from 2000 to 2015. BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height. Cumulative incidence of fertility problems was calculated from 2000 to 2015 and hazard ratios (HR) and 95% CIs were calculated using survival analysis. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE From 2000 to 2015, the cumulative incidence of fertility problems was 15.4% (95% CI: 14.5–16.4). High levels of PA were associated with reduced risk of problems with fertility [HR 0.82 (95% CI: 0.69–0.98)], and higher BMI was positively associated with fertility problems [overweight: HR 1.18, (95% CI 0.99–1.39); obese: HR 1.36, (95% CI 1.14–1.63)]. In survival analyses, incidence rates were highest in every survey interval in women who reported low PA levels and in women who were obese. Overall, ST was not associated with fertility problems. In stratified models, high levels of PA attenuated the risk of problems with fertility in women who were in the normal BMI category [HR 0.64, (95% CI 0.49–0.82)]. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The ALSWH relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The study provides estimates of problems with fertility in a cohort of young adult Australian women, and the results indicate that these are inversely associated with physical activity levels and positively associated with BMI. However, the high infertility risk in obese women was not attenuated by high levels of PA. The protective effects of PA were only observed in women with normal BMI. As rates of developing problems with fertility were highest in every survey interval among women who reported low levels of physical activity and in women who were obese, these findings suggest that improving physical activity levels could be an affordable strategy to reduce problems with fertility in women who are trying to conceive. These findings should be considered by clinical and public health practitioners. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The ALSWH is funded by the Australian Government. Funding for these analyses was provided by a University of Queensland (UQ) International Postgraduate Research Scholarship and a UQ International Development Fellowship. The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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