The Relationship between Obesity and Cognitive Performance in Children: A Longitudinal Study

Afzal, Amna; Gortmaker, Steven L.

doi:10.1089/chi.2014.0129

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“…Ten articles assessed the association between obesity at baseline and academic achievement at follow-up [ 27 , 31 , 35 , 36 , 38 , 39 , 42 , 45 , 47 , 49 ].…”

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Longitudinal Associations Between Childhood Obesity and Academic Achievement: Systematic Review with Focus Group Data

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PurposeThe purposes of this study were to review the evidence on longitudinal associations between child and adolescent obesity and academic achievement and to provide perceptions of adolescents with obesity and their parents on this topic.Recent FindingsSynthesis of 31 studies (from 17 cohorts) suggested that relationships between obesity and academic achievement are not well established, except for adolescent girls’ maths attainment, potentially mediated by both weight-related bullying and executive cognitive functions. Focus groups with adolescent girls with obesity confirmed experiences of psychosocial distress at school particularly during Physical Education. Adolescents perceived that obesity was not related to academic achievement directly, but by their attitude to school.SummaryInterventions are warranted to promote psychosocial wellbeing and cognitive abilities linked to academic achievement in adolescent girls with obesity. Physical Education should be a positive experience for children and adolescents with obesity.

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“…Ten articles assessed the association between obesity at baseline and academic achievement at follow-up [ 27 , 31 , 35 , 36 , 38 , 39 , 42 , 45 , 47 , 49 ].…”

Section: Part 1: Methods and Results Of The Systematic Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Longitudinal Associations Between Childhood Obesity and Academic Achievement: Systematic Review with Focus Group Data

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“…While not the focus of this systematic review, it is also possible that obesity and cognitive status are linked. There is inconsistent evidence that increased adiposity in children is associated with poorer neurocognitive functioning and academic performance, although the directionality of that relationship is not well understood ( Datar and Sturm, 2006 , Yau et al, 2012 , Liang et al, 2014 , Afzal and Gortmaker, 2015 ). Research has demonstrated an association between obesity and abnormalities in brain tissue; perhaps parts of the developing brain may be sensitive to the metabolic changes associated with excess adipose tissue ( Miller et al, 2009 ).…”

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The relationship between physical activity and diet and young children's cognitive development: A systematic review

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Tovar

Jayasuriya³

et al. 2016

Preventive Medicine Reports

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ObjectiveGiven the high prevalence of suboptimal nutrition and low activity levels in children, we systematically reviewed the literature on the relationship between physical activity and dietary patterns and cognitive development in early childhood (six months to five years).MethodsIn February 2016, we conducted two different searches of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ERIC. Each search included either physical activity (including gross motor skills) or diet terms, and neurocognitive development outcome terms. Included studies were in English, published since 2005, and of any study design in which the physical activity or diet measure occurred prior to age five.ResultsFor physical activity, twelve studies (5 cross-sectional, 3 longitudinal and 4 experimental) were included. Eleven studies reported evidence suggesting that physical activity or gross motor skills are related to cognition or learning. Both acute bouts and longer term exposures showed benefit. For diet, eight studies were included consisting of secondary analyses from longitudinal cohort studies. A healthier dietary pattern was associated with better cognitive outcomes in all studies, although some of the reported associations were weak and the measures used varied across the studies.ConclusionsPhysical activity and healthy diets in early childhood are associated with better cognitive outcomes in young children. The paucity of literature and the variability in the type and quality of measures used highlight the need for more rigorous research. Given that the early childhood years are critical for both obesity prevention and neurocognitive development, evidence that the same healthy behaviors could promote both should inform future interventions.

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“…A systematic review of longitudinal studies show inconsistent associations of overweight and obesity with cognition, except in adolescent girls [91]. However, a recent longitudinal study found no causal relationship between childhood obesity and cognitive performance [92]. Nevertheless, the results of one study suggested a positive relationship between body adiposity and academic achievement in children living in India, suggesting that excess energy intake may be better for brain development and learning than undernourishment [78].…”

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An Overview on the Associations between Health Behaviors and Brain Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Reference to Diet Quality

Naveed

Lakka

Haapala

2020

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Unhealthy diet has been associated with overweight, obesity, increased cardiometabolic risk, and recently, to impaired cognition and academic performance. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the associations between health behaviors and cognition and academic achievement in children and adolescents under 18 years of age with a special reference to diet quality. Dietary patterns with a low consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables, and high in fast food, sausages, and soft drinks have been linked to poor cognition and academic achievement. The studies on the associations between the high intake of saturated fat and red meat and low intake of fiber and high-fiber grain products with cognition are limited. The available evidence and physiological mechanisms suggest that diet may have direct, indirect, and synergistic effects on brain and cognition with physical activity, sedentary behaviors, cardiometabolic health, and sleep, but the associations have been modest. Therefore, integrating a healthy diet, physically active lifestyle, and adequate sleep may provide optimal circumstances for brain development and learning. We conclude that most of the existing literature is contained in cross-sectional studies, which therefore highlights the need for longitudinal and intervention studies on the effects of diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep on cognition and academic performance.

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The Relationship between Obesity and Cognitive Performance in Children: A Longitudinal Study

Cited by 27 publications

References 33 publications

Longitudinal Associations Between Childhood Obesity and Academic Achievement: Systematic Review with Focus Group Data

Longitudinal Associations Between Childhood Obesity and Academic Achievement: Systematic Review with Focus Group Data

The relationship between physical activity and diet and young children's cognitive development: A systematic review

An Overview on the Associations between Health Behaviors and Brain Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Reference to Diet Quality

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