Associations between physical activity, sedentary time and cardiovascular risk factors among Dutch children

Velde, Gabrielle ten; Plasqui, Guy; Willeboordse, Maartje; Winkens, Björn; Vreugdenhil, Anita

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0256448

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“…In addition, the use of latent class analysis allowed the identification of exclusive subgroups of individuals who share similar behaviors. In order to provide meaningful insights in future intervention programs for PA improvement and SB reduction, it is also relevant to investigate specific domains, like school, sport and leisure time, in which PA takes place [ 44 ]. Relative to diet behavior, the investigation of the school (e.g., presence of canteens, school meals’ menus and the availability of fresh water) and home environment (i.e., availability of healthy and unhealthy foods) are valuable topics to better understand the drivers of food intake behavior.…”

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Obesogenic Clusters Associated with Weight Status in Brazilian Adolescents of the Movimente School-Base Intervention

Mello

Silva

Matias

et al. 2021

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Background: the relationship between behavior clusters and weight status, mainly in low- and middle-income countries, remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the association between profiles of physical activity (PA), diet and sedentary behavior (SB) with weight status in adolescents from a southern Brazilian city, according to sex. Methods: data from the Movimente Intervention study were analyzed (n = 812 / mean age 13.0 years (sd 1.04). Data on SB hours per day, PA minutes per week and weekly consumption frequencies of fruits, vegetables, salty snacks, candies and soda were self-reported on the validated Movimente questionnaire. Classes of healthy and unhealthy behaviors were derived by latent class analysis. Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the associations between adolescents’ weight status and classes. Results: two classes were identified for the whole sample and for boys and girls. All classes had high probabilities of engaging high time in SB. Male adolescents in the unhealthy class had low probabilities of being active and high probability of consuming a low-quality diet. In contrast, girls’ healthiest profile presented lower probabilities of being active compared to boys’ healthiest profiles. No association was found between weight status and classes. Conclusion: All classes had at least one unhealthy behavior, for both the whole sample, and for girls and boys. Girls’ profiles were unhealthier compared to boys’ profiles. Hence, it is recommended that intervention strategies to change behaviors need to be distinct according to sex, targeting more than one obesogenic behavior at the same time.

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Obesogenic Clusters Associated with Weight Status in Brazilian Adolescents of the Movimente School-Base Intervention

Mello

Silva

Matias

et al. 2021

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“…In children with CKD or after KTx, limited data suggests a low level of physical activity (PA) combined with a decreased exercise capacity [ 11 ] and muscle weakness [ 12 ]. The positive effect of PA on classical CV risk factors has been extensively described [ 13 , 14 ]. In fact, adult KTx recipients engaging in more PA presented with a better preservation of their kidney function and decreased CV and all-cause mortality [ 15 ].…”

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Physical activity and its impact on cardiovascular health in pediatric kidney transplant recipients

Kohlmeier,

von der Born,

Lehmann

et al. 2023

Pediatr Nephrol

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Background Cardiovascular (CV) morbidity after kidney transplantation (KTx) in childhood is of increasing importance. In light of a high prevalence of CV risk factors, protective measures such as physical activity (PA) come into focus. Our aim was to comprehensively assess PA in pediatric KTx recipients and evaluate its impact on CV health. Methods Forty-eight patients were assessed for frequency, duration, intensity, and setting of PA using the “Motorik–Modul” PA questionnaire. Walking-based activity was measured by accelerometer in a subgroup (n = 23). CV risk factors and subclinical CV organ damage were determined. The impact of PA on CV parameters was analyzed using linear regression models. Results Fifty-two percent of pediatric KTx recipients did not reach WHO recommended PA level; 54% did not engage in PA with vigorous intensity (VPA). Twenty-nine percent indicated an extremely inactive lifestyle (< 120 min/week of moderate to vigorous intensity PA, MVPA). Compared to the healthy German KiGGS cohort, KTx recipients specifically lacked engagement in sport activities (KTx: 129 min/week; 95%CI, 97–162 vs. KiGGS, 242 min/week; 95%CI, 230–253). VPA was associated with lower systolic blood pressure (p = 0.024) and resting heart rate (p = 0.005), MVPA with fewer components of the post-transplant metabolic syndrome (p = 0.037), and better left ventricular diastolic function (p = 0.006). Conclusions A considerable lack of PA, especially VPA, exists in young KTx recipients. PA was positively associated with important parameters of CV health. While long-term CV protection through PA seems promising in pediatric KTx recipients, specific educational approaches are most likely needed to increase patients’ engagement in sport activities. Graphical abstract

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“…Children’s health is influenced by biological, behavioral, and environmental factors [ 1 ]. Most research in this field is focused on the impacts of healthy eating, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Recent studies show, that only a few children meet the recommendations of physical activity [ 8 , 9 , 10 ].…”

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“…Regular exercise improves anthropometric measures like weight and body mass index (BMI) [ 13 , 15 ]. Furthermore, regular physical activity has a positive effect on numerous health outcomes in children and adolescents, including physical fitness (PF), cardiometabolic health, bone health, cognitive abilities (e.g., academic performance), and mental health [ 2 , 3 , 11 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 ]. This is why recommendations for physical activity are already generated, e.g., by the World Health Organization [ 11 ] for children.…”

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A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

Köble¹,

Postler²,

Oberhoffer‐Fritz³

et al. 2022

JCM

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This study aimed to examine the physical fitness (PF) levels of primary school children and to determine the associations among PF, concentration, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a subcohort. PF was assessed in 6533 healthy primary school-age children (aged 6–10 years, 3248 boys and 3285 girls) via standardized test batteries. Concentration was measured with the d2-R test, and KINDL questionnaires were used to determine HRQOL. Analysis of variance showed an increase in PF with age in all PF dimensions (all p < 0.001), except cardiopulmonary fitness (estimated VO2max) in girls (p = 0.129). Boys performed better in nearly all PF dimensions, except curl-ups, in all children aged ≥7 years (p < 0.05). Concentration levels increased in boys and girls aged 7–9 years (p < 0.001), whereas HRQOL did not (p = 0.179). The estimated VO2max had a strong impact on concentration (β = 0.16, p < 0.001) and HRQOL (β = 0.21, p < 0.001) in 9- to 10-year-olds. Cardiopulmonary fitness is important for improved concentration and better HRQOL in primary school-age children. However, longitudinal data are needed to provide further insight into the intraindividual relationships of PF and concentration over the course of child development and set up targeted prevention programs.

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Associations between physical activity, sedentary time and cardiovascular risk factors among Dutch children

Cited by 9 publications

References 45 publications

Obesogenic Clusters Associated with Weight Status in Brazilian Adolescents of the Movimente School-Base Intervention

Obesogenic Clusters Associated with Weight Status in Brazilian Adolescents of the Movimente School-Base Intervention

Physical activity and its impact on cardiovascular health in pediatric kidney transplant recipients

A Better Cardiopulmonary Fitness Is Associated with Improved Concentration Level and Health-Related Quality of Life in Primary School Children

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