Physical Activity Habits Of Adolescents Research Articles

Physical activity habits and their relationship with sociodemographic factors in Chilean adolescents.

Physical activity plays an important role in the well-being and development of adolescents. Physical activity habits expressed in terms of frequency and duration are consistently associated with sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status. However, there is less evidence of the relationship between the type and context of physical activity in adolescents. The aim of this article is to analyze physical activity habits and their relationship with sociodemographic factors in Chilean adolescents. The cross-sectional study consisted of 7,263 adolescents aged between 10 and 20 years old, students from both public and private schools in all regions of Chile. Physical activity habits were examined by means of a self-report questionnaire. The age groups were classified according to the three stages of adolescence (early: 10 to 13, middle: 14 to 16, and late: 17 to 20 years old). Socioeconomic level was established based on the school vulnerability index (SVI) of the school attended by each adolescent. In the study it was obvious to the level of physical activity for the adolescents was below the international recommendations. A statistically significant association can also be found between the sociodemographic factors studied and the physical activity habits reported by the young people. The multivariate regression analysis established that the risk of not achieving the physical activity recommendations was 2.8 times higher in females than in males, 2.4 times higher in the older age groups (14–16 and 17–20 years old) compared to the 10–13-year age range and 1.1 times in the medium and high vulnerability groups than in the low socioeconomic vulnerability group. These findings highlight the importance of considering all these factors holistically whenever designing programs or public policies that promote the development of healthy physical activity habits in adolescents.

Exploring the diet and physical activity behaviours of adolescents living in India and sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative evidence synthesis.

To carry out a qualitative evidence synthesis to explore what influences the diet and physical activity of adolescents living in five countries that constitute the Transforming Adolescent Lives through Nutrition (TALENT) consortium (Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopia, India, South Africa and The Gambia). A search of electronic databases was conducted for qualitative articles published between 2000 and 2019. Studies that explore influences on the diets and physical activity habits of adolescents aged 10-19 years. Of the twelve included studies, none were identified from The Gambia or Cote D'Ivoire. The existing qualitative literature focussed on three major areas in relation to adolescents' diet and physical activity: (1) the influence of body image and self-esteem; (2) social and environmental influences and (3) poverty. The limited existing literature focusses heavily on girls' experiences particularly in relation to body image and dysfunctional eating practices. In-depth research exploring adolescents' perceptions of diet and physical activity is needed to better understand how both boys and girls, at different stages of adolescence, perceive health, diet and physical activity. More research with young people is required especially in countries where little exists to cover a wider range of issues that play a role in diet and physical activity.

Experiences of stakeholder collaboration when promoting participation in physical activity among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Purpose Various stakeholders contribute to the development of healthy physical activity habits in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents and stakeholders seek collaborative actions but little is still known about such efforts. The purpose of this study was thus to explore how professionals from different services experience stakeholder collaboration when promoting participation in physical activity for these adolescents. Method Five focus group discussions were held with 17 professionals from education, health care, community, and sports organizations, engaged in the promotion of physical activity in adolescents with ASD. The data were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Results The discussions revolved around a central theme: Collaboration is needed to promote physical literacy among adolescents with ASD. The professionals though experienced that this collaboration was hampered by the low priority given to physical activity issues within different organizations, by limited resources, lack of knowledge, and unclear roles. Conclusions Notwithstanding the professionals’ different roles, all agreed that physical activity issues need to be prioritized and that each stakeholder needs to acknowledge the shared responsibility of collaboration. However, more clear routines for collaboration that include joined efforts but also highlight the organization-specific responsibilities might enhance the collaborative efforts. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION In-depth understanding of both the adolescents’ needs and the environments in which physical activity is promoted is required if participation in physical activity among adolescents with ASD is to be enhanced. Families and professionals within different organizations need to be supported to collaborate when mapping and meeting the adolescents’ physical activity needs. Issues regarding developing physical activity habits need to be prioritized. Professionals, such as education, health, and community professionals who are important for the promotion of healthy physical activity habits need to be included in multi-stakeholder meetings.

Parents' perceptions and concerns about physical activity participation among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

The parents of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder have a vital and proactive role in encouraging healthy physical activity habits, and they possess important knowledge about the adolescents’ needs when it comes to enhancing participation in physical activity. But promoting healthy physical activity habits in adolescents can be difficult. The purpose of this study was thus to describe parents’ perceptions of their adolescent child’s participation in physical activity and to describe the parental role in promoting such participation. Twenty-eight parents of adolescents aged 12–16 years with autism spectrum disorder were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach. The parents described how challenging participation in physical activities could be for their adolescents. Despite this, they wanted to see their children participate more in physical activity but found the promotion of physical activity to be an overwhelming task that was difficult to cope with on their own. The results reveal a need for support and collaborative efforts among different actors to give these issues increased priority in order to promote the adolescents’ physical activity participation.Lay abstractWhat is already known about the topic? The parents of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder have a vital and proactive role in encouraging healthy physical activity habits. But promoting healthy physical activity habits in adolescents can be difficult. The purpose of this study was thus to describe the parental perceptions of their adolescent child’s participation in physical activity and to describe the parental role in promoting such participation. Twenty-eight parents of adolescents aged 12–16 years with autism spectrum disorder were interviewed.What this paper adds? The parents described how challenging participation in physical activities could be for their adolescents. Despite this, they wanted to see their children participate more in physical activity but found the promotion of physical activity to be an overwhelming task that was difficult to cope with on their own.Implications for practice, research, or policy. The results reveal a need for support and collaborative efforts among different actors to give these issues increased priority in order to promote the adolescents’ physical activity participation.

Eating habits and practice of physical activity among eutrophic and overweight adolescents

OBJECTIVES: To assess the eating habits and physical activity of adolescents enrolled in two public schools in thecity of Ribeirao Preto (SP). METHODS: A case-control study was conducted to analyze the eating habits and practiceof physical activity of a group of overweight adolescents and of a eutrophic control group matched for sex and age.The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short version) and a semi-quantitative food frequencyquestionnaire were applied and a 3-day food record was obtained. The nutritive value of the foods consumed wascalculated with the Virtual Nutri® software. Body fat was estimated using the equations of Slaughter et al. Data wereanalyzed statistically by ANOVA and by the Fisher exact test. RESULTS: Fifty-one (44.7%) overweight and 63(55.2%) eutrophic adolescents were studied. Mean BMI was 29.5 for the overweight group and 21.0 for the eutrophicgroup, and percent body fat was 49.4 and 29.1, respectively (p<0.01-ANOVA). The daily calorie intake of theeutrophic adolescents consisted of 56.7% carbohydrates, 15.4% proteins and 27.9% lipids and the intake of theoverweight group was 52.7%, 17.1% and 30.2%, respectively. In the eutrophic group, 28.6% were considered to bevery active and 60.3% active and in the overweight group these values were 23.5% and 70.6%, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: Information about the eating and physical activity habits of adolescents is of fundamentalimportance for subsidizing individual and community actions. Although adolescents report apparently adequatephysical activity and calorie consumption, health professional should be aware of the high rates of overweight andobesity detected in this age range.

Influence of parental habits and drug use in adolescents' physical activity: a case study of an Italian high school.

Physical activity is considered a fundamental element for health promotion, also during adolescence, contributing to the psycho-physical well-being of the individuals. Here we evaluate the relationship between risk behavior and physical activity habits of adolescents and their parents. A total of 220 subjects (115 females, 105 males), aged between 14 and 18, were asked about their own and parents' physical activity habits and tobacco, alcohol, and light drug consumption. The chi-square test was used to detect differences between males and females. Categorical principal component analysis and Spearman's correlation were used to find associations between the variables analyzed. Our results show a prevalence of an active lifestyle of 52.3%, with no significant gender differences. The consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and light drugs was 28.2, 63.2, and 16.8%, respectively, with a higher prevalence in males and correlated with age. We found a positive correlation between physical activity practice and parents' physical activity, especially between mothers and daughters. Finally, male physical activity practice is inversely related to risk behaviors. Our findings underline the importance of family and parental involvement in promoting health behaviors, such as physical and sports activities, that can represent a powerful educational tool for the prevention of social dangers.

Eating habits and practice of physical activity among eutrophic and overweight adolescents

ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: To assess the eating habits and physical activity of adolescents enrolled in two public schools in the city of Ribeirão Preto (SP). METHODS: A case-control study was conducted to analyze the eating habits and practice of physical activity of a group of overweight adolescents and of a eutrophic control group matched for sex and age. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short version) and a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire were applied and a 3-day food record was obtained. The nutritive value of the foods consumed was calculated with the Virtual Nutri® software. Body fat was estimated using the equations of Slaughter et al. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and by the Fisher exact test. RESULTS: Fifty-one (44.7%) overweight and 63 (55.2%) eutrophic adolescents were studied. Mean BMI was 29.5 for the overweight group and 21.0 for the eutrophic group, and percent body fat was 49.4 and 29.1, respectively (p&lt;0.01-ANOVA). The daily calorie intake of the eutrophic adolescents consisted of 56.7% carbohydrates, 15.4% proteins and 27.9% lipids and the intake of the overweight group was 52.7%, 17.1% and 30.2%, respectively. In the eutrophic group, 28.6% were considered to be very active and 60.3% active and in the overweight group these values were 23.5% and 70.6%, respectively.CONCLUSIONS: Information about the eating and physical activity habits of adolescents is of fundamental importance for subsidizing individual and community actions. Although adolescents report apparently adequate physical activity and calorie consumption, health professional should be aware of the high rates of overweight and obesity detected in this age range.

Avaliação dos hábitos de atividades físicas de adolescentes com epilepsia do município de Toledo-PR

INTRODUÇÃO: Apesar da prática da atividade física ser enfatizada na sociedade atual pelos benefícios que proporciona sobre a aptidão física e saúde, assim como naqueles com diferentes tipos de doenças, pessoas com epilepsia são frequentemente desencorajados e excluídos da participação de programas de atividade física, pelo medo de que a prática de atividade física possa desencadear ou piorar as crises epilépticas. Estigma e preconceito são fatores que contribuem para estas atitudes. Apesar de vários estudos na literatura mundial analisarem a relação entre a epilepsia e a atividade física, não existem estudos que avaliam o perfil da população adolescente quanto aos seus hábitos de atividade física. OBJETIVO: Neste sentido o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar com um questionário, o grau de participação em atividades físicas de adolescentes com epilepsia do município de Toledo-PR. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Pacientes ambulatoriais adolescentes com epilepsia consultados pelo Consórcio (CISCOPAR) do município de Toledo-PR foram convidados a participar do estudo durante uma visita rotineira ao consultório do profissional médico que o atendia. Um questionário foi criado para avaliar os hábitos de atividades físicas. RESULTADOS: Todos os adolescentes relataram oportunidades de lazer. Oitenta por cento dos adolescentes participaram de atividades físicas, mas nem todos eles regularmente. Sessenta e nove por cento dos indivíduos em nosso estudo apresentaram crises durante o exercício físico e cinqüenta e dois por cento tem medo que o exercício possa causar crises. CONCLUSÃO: Apesar do pequeno número de indivíduos analisados neste estudo, nossos resultados mostram que a epilepsia exerce uma influência negativa nos hábitos de atividade física de adolescentes.

The Eating and Physical Activity Habits of Inner-city Adolescents

Introduction The purposes of this study were to (a) analyze the body mass index (BMI) percentile and eating and physical activity habits of adolescents, viewing them by sex, ethnicity, household type, and foreign-born or born in the United States, and (b) evaluate diet and activity analysis software for use by practitioners and adolescent clients. Method A descriptive-correlational study of 74 adolescents from low-income households completed a 24-hour recall of their foods, drinks, and activities, which were analyzed using MyPyramidTracker software. Data were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric methods to test associations and conduct between-group comparisons. Results Girls, Hispanics, adolescents living with single-parent mothers, and those who were foreign born had the highest mean BMI percentiles and the least healthy eating and physical activity habits. BMI percentile fell as daily calorie expenditure rose. MyPyramidTracker software is suitable for use by adolescents and their family members. Discussion To contribute to the reversal of national trends of increasing overweight status among adolescents, practitioners can focus their teaching, counseling, and advocacy on adolescents in these groups.