Physical activity and sedentary behaviour amongst children with obesity - exploring cross-sectional associations between child and parent.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) in childhood is critical for establishing a healthy lifestyle across the lifespan, particularly to treat and prevent obesity. This study aimed to explore PA and sedentary behaviour (SED) in 6-12-year-old children with obesity and their parents, and possible associations in these behaviours between children and parents.

Methods

Children referred to outpatient paediatric healthcare for obesity treatment and one of their parents wore accelerometers (Axivity) on their hip during seven consecutive days. Accelerometer data were processed using the 10 Hz frequency extended method. Correlations between child and parent PA and SED, respectively, were analysed using intra-class correlation coefficient.

Results

Thirty-nine children (19 female) a

SUBMITTER: Lundh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960359 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature