Observational studyBMC pediatrics2020
Anthropometry, dietary intake, physical activity and sitting time patterns in adolescents aged 15-17 years: an international comparison in eight Latin American countries.
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Latin American Survey of Nutrition and Health / Estudio Latinoamericano de Nutrición y Salud
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Physical activity trajectories of different grade levels of male adolescents in association of academic performance and mental health.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Physical Inactivity Levels of European Adolescents in 2002, 2005, 2013, and 2017.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Perception of the Neighborhood Environment, Physical Activity by Domain and Sitting Time in Brazilian Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Perceived urban environment attributes and obesity indices in adults: an 8-Nation study from Latin America.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Walking and cycling, as active transportation, and obesity factors in adolescents from eight countries.BMC pediatrics · 2022Article
- Association between Active Transportation and Public Transport with an Objectively Measured Meeting of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Daily Steps Guidelines in Adults by Sex from Eight Latin American Countries.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Food intake, physical activity and body composition of adolescents and young adults: data from Brazilian Study of Nutrition and Health.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Association between Perceived Neighborhood Built Environment and Walking and Cycling for Transport among Inhabitants from Latin America: The ELANS Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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- Breakfast Consumption Habit and Its Nutritional Contribution in Latin America: Results from the ELANS Study.Nutrients · 2020Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Adolescent Parents on Free Sugar and Influencing Factors about Recognition.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough there is high prevalence of obesity and other cardiovascular risk factors among Latin American adolescents, there is limited evidence on dietary intake and physical activity (PA) patterns in this population. Therefore, we characterized anthropometry, dietary intake, PA and sitting time (ST) in adolescents aged 15-17 years from eight Latin American countries.
methodsSix hundred seventy-one adolescents (41.4% girls) from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) were included. Nutritional status was classified by four BMI (kg/m
resultsDifferences in the prevalence of overweightness (15.1 and 21.6%) and obesity (8.5 and 6.5%) between boys and girls, respectively, were statistically insignificant (p = 0.059). Average energy intake was 2289.7 kcal/day (95% CI: 2231-2350) for boys and 1904.2 kcal/day (95% CI: 1840-1963) for girls (p < 0.001). In relation to macronutrient intake for boys and girls, respectively, the average intake (expressed as percentage of total energy) was 15.0 and 14.9% for protein; 55.4 and 54.9% for carbohydrates; 14.1 and 14.5% for added sugar; 29.5 and 30.1% for total fat; and 9.6 and 9.9% for saturated fat (p > 0.05 for all outcomes). There was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of total energy (TE) saturated fat and added sugar (>10% of TE) between girls and boys (49.6% versus 44.8 and 81.7% versus 76.1%, respectively). Prevalence of physical inactivity was 19% in boys and 43.7% in girls (p < 0.001). Median levels of vigorous-intensity PA and total PA were significantly higher for boys than for girls (p < 0.05 for both outcomes); whereas levels of ST were similar (273.7 versus 220.0 min/day for boys and girls, respectively; p > 0.05).
conclusionsThese findings highlight the high prevalence of poor dietary intake and physical inactivity in adolescents from Latin American countries. Therefore, effective and sustainable strategies and programmes are needed that promote healthier diets, regular PA and reduce ST among Latin American adolescents.
trial registrationClinical Trials NCT02226627. Retrospectively registered on August 27, 2014.
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