Abstract

Results: After adjustment for age, sex, ethnicity and living alone status, dog ownership was associated with higher levels of walking in the fall/winter (1172 steps per day, 95% CI 191 to 2154) but not in the spring/summer (307 steps per day, 95% CI -696 to 1310). No associations were observed between dog ownership and BMI (fall/ winter: 0.7 kg/m 2 , 95% CI -1.8 to 3.1; spring/summer: -0.4 kg/m 2 , 95% CI -2.6 to 1.9). Conclusions: This study provides evidence that dog ownership may be an important factor in helping adults with DM2 achieve higher levels of walking in the fall/winter but not in the spring/ summer. Because the effects of dog ownership on BMI may emerge over time, additional longitudinal research is encouraged. Background: Parents help their sons and daughters to develop healthy lifestyle habits, which is particularly important for obesity management. Our purpose was to characterize the weight status, diet, and physical activity of parents of children and youth with obesity. Methods: Cross-sectional waist circumference, height, and weight data were measured in 242 parents of 8e18 years olds with obesity. Relative weight status categories were created using BMI. Parents recorded their dietary intake, physical activity, and leisure time screen time using a food record, pedometer, and physical activity record, respectively. Results: The proportions of parents categorized as normal weight, overweight, and obese were 17.4%, 25.2%, and 57.4%, respectively; 39.6% of parents had abdominal obesity. Based on Canada's Food Guide, 8%, 27%, 45%, and 62% consumed the recommended number of daily servings of Vegetables & Fruit (7-10), Milk & Alternatives (2-3), Grain Products (6-8), and Meat & Alternatives (2-3), respec- tively. Regarding physical activity, 23.2% accumulated � 10,000 steps/day, 48.7% participated in >30 minutes/day, and 46.1% limited leisure time screen time to <120 minutes/day. Conclusion: Parents of children and youth with obesity were predominantly overweight or obese, and most did not achieve current recommendations. Interventions for managing pediatric obesity should attend to the lifestyle habits of children and youth and their parents to optimize family health.

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