Pedometer determined physical activity levels in primary school children from central England

Duncan, Michael; Al‐Nakeeb, Yahya; Woodfield, Lorayne; Lyons, Mark

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.11.019

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“…The insufficient physical activity levels in the current study have also been reported previously for English school children (Duncan et al, 2007). Although physical activity interventions designed for youth have aimed to increase these levels, not all have been successful (Marcus et al, 2006).…”

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confidence: 67%

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Physical activity and dietary intake of children aged 9–11 years and the influence of peers on these behaviours: a 1-year follow-up

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Background: This study investigated physical activity and dietary intake of children aged 9-11 years, and the influence of peers on these behaviours over a 2-year period. Methods: A total of 106 (64 girls; 42 boys) children were investigated annually, over 2 years. Measures included physical activity (sealed pedometer), self-report measures of dietary intake and physical activity, and a peer influence questionnaire. Anthropometric measures of height and weight were also obtained. Results: The findings reveal insufficient energy intakes, physical activity levels and fruit and vegetable consumption but high intakes of saturated fat and sodium, over time, in both boys and girls. Both male calcium and female iron intakes were also of concern. Throughout the survey, peers were found to influence physical activity behaviour but not dietary intake. Conclusions: The fact that youth consistently failed to meet established nutrition and physical activity recommendations highlights the importance of promoting physical activity and healthy eating to children younger than 9 years of age. The finding that peers significantly influence physical activity behaviour over time should be considered when designing new physical activity interventions aimed at young people.

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confidence: 67%

“…In line with other researchers in the field (TudorLocke et al, 2004;Duncan et al, 2007), if they were taken off for more than 1 h in any 1 day, the results were omitted from analysis.…”

Section: Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 87%

Physical activity and dietary intake of children aged 9–11 years and the influence of peers on these behaviours: a 1-year follow-up

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“…In line with other researchers in the field (6,29) , if a pedometer was removed for more than 1 h in any one day, those results were omitted from analysis.…”

Section: Physical Activitymentioning

confidence: 91%

“…As diet and physical activity both play a significant role in the onset and development of obesity (5) and in the maintenance of health of young people (6,7) , it is surprising that research combining dietary intake and objectively measured physical activity in children and adolescents from the UK remains inadequate.…”

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Effects of peer influence on dietary intake and physical activity in schoolchildren

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Dabinett

et al. 2009

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To investigate the dietary intake and physical activity of boys and girls aged 9-13 years, and the influence of peers on these behaviours. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Nine primary and secondary schools in south-west London. Subjects: A total of 315 children wore sealed pedometers, provided self-report measures of dietary intake and answered a questionnaire relating to peer influence. Anthropometric measures of height and weight were also obtained. Results: Obese children had the lowest reported energy intakes and the lowest step counts per day. Boys took significantly more steps per day than girls, however girls were closer to achieving their recommended cut-offs for physical activity. Girls had lower energy intakes per day and lower BMI Z-scores than boys, however both genders, across all age groups, had higher than recommended intakes of saturated fat. There were significant associations between peer influence and physical activity levels but not between peer influence and dietary intake. Conclusions: Low energy intake and physical activity levels but high saturated fat intakes among boys and girls across all age groups highlight the importance of promoting both physical activity and healthy food choices. The finding that peers have a significant effect on physical activity levels but not on dietary intake offers an important approach for the design of health promotion interventions and obesity prevention programmes. Such designs may be particularly beneficial for obese youth, since the low physical activity levels found could be a major contributing factor to the maintenance of the condition.

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“…Previous studies have found that children are more active on weekdays (Duncan, Schofield & Duncan, 2006;Duncan, Al-Nakeeb, Woodfield & Lyons 2007;McGall, McGuigan & Nottle, 2011;Oliver, Schofield & Kilt, 2007;Owens et al, 2009;Riddoch, Mattocks et al, 2007). Research suggests that highly active children spend more time in physical activity before school, during class, lunch and after school (Rowlands, Pilgrim & Eston, 2008).…”

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Physical activity patterns of ethnic children from low socio-economic environments within the UK

Eyre

Duncan

Birch

et al. 2014

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Original citation:Eyre, E.L.J. , Duncan, M.J. , Birch, S. , Cox, V. and Blackett, M. (2014) Copyright © and Moral Rights are retained by the author(s) and/ or other copyright owners. This copy may differ from the published PDF. A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge. This item cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder(s). The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. CURVE is the Institutional Repository for Coventry University ABSTRACTMany children fail to meet physical activity (PA) guidelines for health benefits. PA behaviours are complex and depend on numerous interrelated factors. The study aims to develop current understanding of how children from low Socioeconomic environments within the UK, use their surrounding built environments for PA by using advanced technology. The environment was assessed in 96 school children (7 -9 years) using GPS monitoring (Garmin Forerunner, 305). In a subsample of 46 children, the environment and physical activity was assessed using an integrated GPS and heart rate monitor. The percentage of time spent indoor, outdoor, in green and non-green environments along with time spent in MVPA in indoor and outdoor environments were assessed. A 2-by-2 repeated measures ANCOVA, controlling for BMI, BF%, assessed environmental differences. The findings show that 42% of children from deprived wards of Coventry fail to meet PA guidelines, of which 43% was accumulated during school. Children engaged in more MVPA outdoor than indoor environments (p <0.01) and a greater amount of time was spent in non-green environments (p <0.01). Increased time outdoors was negatively associated with BF%. In conclusion, outdoor environments are important for health enhancing PA and reducing fatness in deprived and ethnic children.

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Pedometer determined physical activity levels in primary school children from central England

Cited by 63 publications

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Physical activity and dietary intake of children aged 9–11 years and the influence of peers on these behaviours: a 1-year follow-up

Physical activity and dietary intake of children aged 9–11 years and the influence of peers on these behaviours: a 1-year follow-up

Effects of peer influence on dietary intake and physical activity in schoolchildren

Physical activity patterns of ethnic children from low socio-economic environments within the UK

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