ArticleInternational journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine2020
Physical activity pattern and its relationship with overweight and obesity in saudi children.
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Abstract
backgroundOverweight and obesity among children and adolescents are emerging public health problems. Modifiable lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and eating out are responsible for the increased prevalence of obesity and related health risks.
objectiveTo examine physical activity level and weight status among Saudi children in relation to age and gender. STUDY
designIn a cross-sectional study, 200 apparently healthy Saudi children (118 boys and 82 girls), aged 5-15 years, were enrolled from the Pediatric clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. To determine physical activity level, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form-A was used. Anthropometric measurements were taken for all participants.
resultsCentral obesity was highly prevalent among adolescents as compared with a higher prevalence of general obesity in children. Physical activity level was significantly higher among adolescent boys than adolescent girls (
conclusionThis study reports significant influence, by age and gender, contributing to physical inactivity and weight status among Saudi children.
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