Low defaecation frequency in Taiwanese adolescents: Association with dietary intake, physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Chien, Li Yin; Liou, Yiing Mei; Chang, Polun

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01990.x

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“…The majority of patients in the sample have limited or no physical activity. Our results are different from a study conducted on teenagers in Taiwan, but they do agree with another study conducted on preschoolers whose physical activity of less than an hour per day was associated with constipation [38, 39]. The possible mechanisms that enable physical activity to influence the frequency of bowel movements include the reduction of colonic transit time and the hormonal changes that occur during exercise [40].…”

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Some Risk Factors of Chronic Functional Constipation Identified in a Pediatric Population Sample from Romania

Olaru

Diaconescu

Trandafir

et al. 2016

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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We conducted an observational study over a 1-year period, including 234 children aged 4–18 years and their caregivers and a matching control group. 60.73% of the children from the study group were males. Average age for the onset of constipation was 26.39 months. The frequency of defecation was 1/4.59 days (1/1.13 days in the control group). 38.49% of the patients in the sample group had a positive family history of functional constipation. The majority of children with functional constipation come from single-parent families, are raised by relatives, or come from orphanages. Constipated subjects had their last meal of the day at later hours and consumed fast foods more frequently than the children in the control sample. We found a statistically significant difference between groups regarding obesity/overweight and constipation (χ 2 = 104.94, df = 2, p < 0.001) and regarding physical activity and constipation (χ 2 = 18.419; df = 3; p < 0.001). There was a positive correlation between the number of hours spent watching television/using the computer and the occurrence of the disease (F = 92.162, p < 0.001, and 95% Cl). Children from broken families, with positive family history, defective dietary habits, obesity and sedentary behavior, are at higher risk to develop chronic functional constipation.

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Some Risk Factors of Chronic Functional Constipation Identified in a Pediatric Population Sample from Romania

Olaru

Diaconescu

Trandafir

et al. 2016

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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“…Constipation may be understood differently as a symptom or disease [14]. In epidemiological studies, ROME criteria, patients' self-report of straining and difficulty in passing stool, and infrequent bowel movement are commonly used to define constipation,[10], [28]–[30] while in clinical settings, the cutoff of less than three bowel movements per week is often used [12].…”

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“…However, studies focusing on exercise and constipation in children and adolescents were few and results inconsistent. Two studies on children have reported a negative association between physical activity and constipation, [8], [13] while another study on adolescents found no association between moderate-to-vigorous exercise and constipation [14]…”

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Physical Activity and Constipation in Hong Kong Adolescents

Huang

et al. 2014

PLoS ONE

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ObjectiveTo examine the association of constipation with exercise, non-exercise physical activity, and sedentary behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents.MethodsIn 2006–2007, 42 secondary schools were randomly selected to participate in the Hong Kong Student Obesity Surveillance (HKSOS) project. A total of 33692 Form 1–7 students (44.9% boys; mean age 14.8, SD 1.9 years) completed an anonymous questionnaire on lifestyle behaviours. Constipation was defined as a frequency of evacuation of less than once every two days. Exercise (moderate-to-vigorous levels) and non-exercise physical activity (NEPA) were each considered insufficient when less than 1 hour per day, and sedentary behaviours were considered excessive when over 4 hours per day. Logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for constipation in relation to exercise, NEPA, and sedentary behaviours, adjusting for potential confounders.ResultsConstipation was identified in 15.6% (95% CI 15.2% – 16.0%) of adolescents overall, 14.0% in those with sufficient exercise and 19.6% in those without. Constipation was associated with insufficient exercise (AOR 1.26, 95% CI 1.16 – 1.36), insufficient NEPA 1.21 (1.10 – 1.33) and excessive sedentary behaviours (1.25, 1.17 – 1.34). Compared with having none of the above 3 inactive behaviours, increasing AORs of constipation were observed for having 1 (AOR 1.23), 2 (AOR 1.57) and 3 (AOR 1.88) inactive behaviours (p for trend <0.001).ConclusionsConstipation was associated with insufficient physical activity and excessive sedentary behaviours among Chinese adolescents with a dose-response relation. If the association is causal, constipation could be prevented by promotion of physical activity.

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“…The results of Roach and colleagues 33 suggest a high degree of within-and between subjects variability in transit time of the temperature pill. The transit time of the gastrointestinal tract is independently influenced by several physiological factors such as gender, age, diet, psycho-behavioural factors (for example short-term anxiety and stress) and physical activity level [34][35][36] . Therefore, it is important to determine, based on the study protocol, population and variation in transit time, if a continuous measurement over a longer period is suitable to answer the research question.…”

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Using an Ingestible Telemetric Temperature Pill to Assess Gastrointestinal Temperature During Exercise

Bongers

Hopman

Eijsvogels

2015

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Exercise results in an increase in core body temperature (Tc), which may reduce exercise performance and eventually can lead to the development of heat-related disorders. Therefore, accurate measurement of Tc during exercise is of great importance, especially in athletes who have to perform in challenging ambient conditions. In the current literature a number of methods have been described to measure the Tc (esophageal, external tympanic membrane, mouth or rectum). However, these methods are suboptimal to measure Tc during exercise since they are invasive, have a slow response or are influenced by environmental conditions. Studies described the use of an ingestible telemetric temperature pill as a reliable and valid method to assess gastrointestinal temperature (Tgi), which is a representative measurement of Tc. Therefore, the goal of this study was to provide a detailed description of the measurement of Tgi using an ingestible telemetric temperature pill. This study addresses important methodological factors that must be taken into account for an accurate measurement. It is recommended to read the instructions carefully in order to ensure that the ingestible telemetric temperature pill is a reliable method to assess Tgi at rest and during exercise. Video LinkThe video component of this article can be found at

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Low defaecation frequency in Taiwanese adolescents: Association with dietary intake, physical activity and sedentary behaviour

Cited by 57 publications

References 23 publications

Some Risk Factors of Chronic Functional Constipation Identified in a Pediatric Population Sample from Romania

Some Risk Factors of Chronic Functional Constipation Identified in a Pediatric Population Sample from Romania

Physical Activity and Constipation in Hong Kong Adolescents

Using an Ingestible Telemetric Temperature Pill to Assess Gastrointestinal Temperature During Exercise

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