ArticleObesity science & practice2017
Cross-sectional and prospective associations between physical activity, body mass index and waist circumference in children and adolescents.
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- Association Between Physical Activity and Indicators of Overweight/Obesity and Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity Risk in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Prospective Epidemiological Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials in Western Countries.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026Pooled it
- The Overflow Effects of Movement Behaviour Change Interventions for Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- Combinations of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Duration and Their Associations With Physical, Psychological, and Educational Outcomes in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.American journal of epidemiology · 2023Pooled it
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- Race, Ethnicity, and Geography as Determinants of Excessive Weight and Low Physical Activity in Pediatric Population: Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Can physical activity counteract the negative effects of sedentary behavior on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents? A narrative review.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- Moving beyond moderate-to-vigorous physical activity: the role of light physical activity during adolescence.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
- Assessment of Motor Abilities and Physical Fitness in Youth in the Context of Talent Identification-OSF Test.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The Physical Activity and Fitness in Childhood Cancer Survivors (PACCS) Study: Protocol for an International Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- A collaborative approach to adopting/adapting guidelines. The Australian 24-hour movement guidelines for children (5-12 years) and young people (13-17 years): An integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2022Article
- Relationship of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time with Metabolic Health in Children and Adolescents Measured by Accelerometer: A Narrative Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations between Non-School Time Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Adiposity among Boys and Girls: An Isotemporal Substitution Approach.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Waist Circumference Is Not Associated with Impaired Fasting Blood Glucose in a Sample of Mexican Children and Teenagers: Results from a State Screening Program.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Daily and Weekly Variation in Children's Physical Activity in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study of The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP).Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Association of Reallocating Time in Different Intensities of Physical Activity with Weight Status Changes among Normal-Weight Chinese Children: A National Prospective Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Isotemporal substitution of sedentary behavior for physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents.Medicine · 2020Observational
- The Weather Impact on Physical Activity of 6-12 Year Old Children: A Clustered Study of the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP).Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Can School-Based Physical Activity Projects Such as Skipping Hearts Have a Long-Term Impact on Health and Health Behavior?Frontiers in public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo study the cross-sectional and prospective associations between physical activity (PA) of different intensities, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in children and adolescents using isotemporal substitution modelling.
methodsPhysical activity (accelerometry), BMI and WC were assessed in 6- (
resultsSubstituting 10 min per day of sedentary time with light PA was associated with higher WC (0.17 to 0.29 cm,
conclusionSubstituting sedentary time with moderate PA appears favourably associated with adiposity in children, whereas vigorous PA may be required in adolescents. Cross-sectional associations were not replicated in prospective analyses.
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