ArticleJournal of exercise science and fitness2019
Results from the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 2018 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of probiotic administration on overweight or obese children: a meta-analysis and systematic review.Journal of translational medicine · 2023Pooled it
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- Results from the Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2023Article
- Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: Patterns, trends, gaps, and future recommendations.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2023Article
- Parental Support, Children's Physical Activity, Dietary Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life: Evidence From Three Asian Cities.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2022Article
- Multiscale Impact of Environmental and Socio-Economic Factors on Low Physical Fitness among Chinese Adolescents and Regionalized Coping Strategies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A multi-strain probiotic blend reshaped obesity-related gut dysbiosis and improved lipid metabolism in obese children.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Article
- Differences in Cardiopulmonary Fitness Between Boy and Girls With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
- Urban-Rural Differences in Physical Fitness and Out-of-School Physical Activity for Primary School Students: A County-Level Comparison in Western China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Comparison of Peak Oxygen Consumption During Exercise Testing Between Sexes Among Children and Adolescents in Taiwan.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Article
- Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Taiwanese Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Special issue: Global Matrix 3.0 - An introduction to the report cards on the physical activity of children and youth from five Asian countries and regions.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2019Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectiveTaiwan is facing a high prevalence of physical inactivity in children and adolescents, which has led to rising obesity and morbidity levels in young people. Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) joined the Global Matrix 3.0 to share the local information on childhood physical activity and related factors with the international community. This study reports the grades for 10 indicators endorsed by the Global Matrix 3.0.
methodsThe local data for school-aged children and youth (∼5-17 year-olds) from 2010 to 2018 were used to determine the grades. The highest priority was given to the national survey data released by the government or academic institutions, followed by academic publications using nationally representative samples. Government or academic publications relying on only regional samples were excluded.
resultsThe data showed very poor Overall Physical Activity and Organized Sport Participation (F and D-, respectively). The grades for Active Transportation and Sedentary Behavior were C-. Low physical activity levels and high screen time may have led to sub-optimal Physical Fitness levels (B-). The central and local governments have recognized the importance of physical activity by creating related policy and improving facilities. Therefore, School, Community and the Built Environment, and Government Strategies and Investments all received the grade of B+. Active Play and Family and Peers received INC for a lack of sufficient data.
conclusionsDespite great effort by the governments and schools, physical activity and fitness levels are low while sedentary behavior is prevalent in Taiwanese children and youth.
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