Are teenagers in Kenya physically active? The nexus between physical activity and nutrition status of Kenyan teenagers: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition during teenagerhood increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. This study assessed physical activity levels and nutritional status of teenagers aged 13-19 years old in Machakos County, Kenya. A cross-sectional design was used to recruit 357 teenagers. Probability proportionate sampling and simple random methods were used to select households with teenagers. Socio-demographic data were collected by using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were taken by using a digital scale, height using a height board and waist circumference using a tape measure. The GPAQ-A was used to assess participants' physical activity levels. The WHO AnthroPlus v1.0.4 software was used to analyze anthropom

SUBMITTER: Kutwah MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854453 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature