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Category: Adolescents
Back to Research DatabaseSEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN PORTUGUESE YOUTH: THE SEASONALITY EFFECT.
Introduction Sedentary behavior (SB) is directly associated with a greater risk of death from cardiovascular problems, cancer and all causes. Moreover, SB is directly associated with obesity in children.... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: SILVA, P., SANTOS, R., VALE, S., MARTINS, C., AIRES, L., MOTA, J.
- Institutions: FACULTY OF SPORT - UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
OBJECTIVE QUANTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN DOWN’S SYNDROME ADOLESCENTS. A PILOT STUDY
INTRODUCTION Knowing the degree of physical activity in a population group becomes the first step to address sport promotion policies to encourage a healthy lifestyle that may have impact... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: VIUDA-SERRANO, A., RUIZ-VICENTE, D., THEIRS RODRÍGUEZ, C.I., SALINERO, J.J., PÉREZ, B.
- Institutions: UNIVERSIDAD CAMILO JOSÉ CELA
Comparison of Accelerometer Cut Points for Predicting Activity Intensity in Youth
The absence of comparative validity studies has prevented researchers from reaching consensus regarding the application of intensity-related accelerometer cut points for children and adolescents. Purpose: This study aimed to... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Stewart G. Trost1, Paul D. Loprinzi1, Rebecca Moore2, Karin A. Pfeiffer2
- Institutions: 1 - Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
2 - Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Comparison of Physical Activity Assessed by Uniaxial and Triaxial Accelerometry in Adolescents under Free-Living Conditions: The HELENA study
INTRODUCTION Different types of accelerometers are available to assess physical activity (PA) patterns levels, and the choice about which to use depends on various factors: cost, physical characteristics (weight,... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Vanhelst J1,2, Béghin L1,3, Bergman P4, Sjöström M4, Gottrand F1
- Institutions: 1 - Inserm U995, University of medicine, University of Lille 2 Right and Health, IMPRT, Lille, France; 2 - EA 4110, Laboratory R.E.L.A.C.S, University of Littoral Côte d’Opale, Dunkerque, France 3 - CIC-9301-CHRU-INSERM of Lille, CHRU of Lille, Lille, France 4 - Unit for Preventive Nutrition, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden
Volume, patterns, and types of sedentary behavior and cardio-metabolic health in children and Adolescents
INTRODUCTION Cardio-metabolic risk factors are becoming more prevalent in children and adolescents. A lack of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) is an established determinant of cardio-metabolic risk factors in... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Carson V.1, Janssen I.1,2
- Institutions: 1 School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON,Canada 2 Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Methodological Issues in the Combined use of GPS, GIS and Accelerometry in Research on Greenspace and Physical Activity among Adolescents
Background: Increasingly the combination of GPS, GIS and accelerometry is being employed in research on physical activity and the environment. GPS has potential as an objective and accurate method... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Justine Geyer, BSc, MSc
- Institutions: Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit, University of Edinburgh
Physical Activity among Teenagers in a Multi-Ethnic Neighborhood in Copenhagen, Denmark – Combining GPS and Accelerometer Data Using PALMS and ArcGIS
Background: Large changes in physical activity (PA) can be observed among teenagers. The majority of 11 year olds in Denmark do meet the recommend level of PA; the majority... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Jasper Schipperijn, PhD, MSc1, Charlotte Klinker, MSc1, Jacqueline Kerr, PhD2, Jens Troelsen, PhD, MSc1
- Institutions: 1 - Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark 2 - Center for Wireless & Population Health Systems, University of California San Diego
Park Use and Physical Activity in Adolescents: Integrating Objective Geospatial and Behavioral Data
Background: Parks are an important attribute of the built environment and are known to be associated with psychological, social and physical health benefits, perhaps as a result of improved... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Ernesto Ramirez, MS1,2 , Jacqueline Kerr, PhD1 , James Sallis, PhD3 , Fred Raab, BS1 , Suneeta Godoble, MPH1 , Paula Hooper, MS4 , Kevin Patrick, MD, MPH1 , Brian Saelens, PhD5 , Lawrence Frank,PhD6
- Institutions: 1 - Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego 2 - Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University 3 - Department of Psychology, San Diego State University 4 - Center for the Built Environment and Health, University of Western Australia 5 - Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute 6 - School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia
Dog Ownership and Adolescent Physical Activity
Background: Positive associations between dog ownership and adult health outcomes have been observed, but research involving youth is lacking. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: John R. Sirard, PhD1, Carrie D. Patnode, PhD2, Mary O. Hearst, PhD3, Melissa N. Laska, PhD, RD3
- Institutions: 1 - Kinesiology Program, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
2 - Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, Oregon.
3 - Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Selecting an appropriate motion sensor in children and adolescents
The purpose of the present study was to systematically review published evidence on the reproducibility, validity, and feasibility of motion sensors used to assess physical activity in healthy children... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Sanne I. de Vries, Ingrid Bakker, Marijke Hopman-Rock, Remy A. Hirasing, Willem van Mechele
- Institutions: TNO Quality of Life, TNO-VU University, and VU University Medical Centre