The association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity among Australian preschoolers: a compositional data analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The relationship between 24-h movement behaviours (i.e. sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity) and adiposity in preschoolers remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the associations between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity in preschoolers making use of compositional data analysis (CoDA).

Methods

Australian preschoolers (3-5 years) from the Early Start Baseline Study wore an ActiGraph accelerometer to assess sedentary behaviour (SB), light physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Their weight and height were measured using standardized protocols and converted to Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores using the World Health Organisation growth references. Their parents completed a questionnaire to asses

SUBMITTER: Decraene M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781000 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature