Self-regulatory processes in early childhood as predictors of Hispanic children's BMI z-scores during the elementary school years: Differences by acculturation and gender

Power, Thomas G.; Fisher, Jennifer O.; O’Connor, Teresia M.; Micheli, Nilda; Παπαϊωάννου, Μαρία Α.; Hughes, Sheryl O.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105778

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“…With regards to the relationship between BMI and physical activity engagement, it was observed that students who claimed to engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week were more likely to be overweight or underweight than those who did not meet the aforementioned criteria. Hugely contrasting findings were reported by Chavesa et al [ 35 ] and Power et al [ 36 ]. Explanations for this can be found in the study conducted by Salcin et al [ 37 ] who identified during adolescence a lack of control over diet exists, with an increase in fat intake and an increase in the consumption of pre-cooked dishes with a high calorie content.…”

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Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Body Mass Index and Emotional Intelligence in Primary Education Students—An Explanatory Model as a Function of Weekly Physical Activity

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Adolescence is a key developmental period from a health, physical and psychological perspective. In view of this, the present research aimed to establish the relationship between emotional intelligence, Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age. In order to address this aim, (a) an explanatory model is developed of emotional intelligence and its relationship with Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age, and (b) the proposed structural model is examined via multi-group analysis as a function of whether students engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week. To this end, a quantitative, non-experimental (ex post facto), comparative and cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 567 students (11.10 ± 1.24). The instruments used were an ad hoc questionnaire, the KIDMED questionnaire and the TMMS-24. Outcomes reveal that participants who engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week score more highly for emotional intelligence than those who do not meet this criterion. Furthermore, it was also observed that, whilst the majority of the sample was physically active, improvement was required with regards to Mediterranean diet adherence.

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