Socio-cultural determinants of adiposity and physical activity in preschool children: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both individual socio-cultural determinants such as selected parental characteristics (migrant background, low educational level and workload) as well as the regional environment are related to childhood overweight and physical activity (PA). The purpose of the study was to compare the impact of distinct socio-cultural determinants such as the regional environment and selected parental characteristics on adiposity, PA and motor skills in preschool children.

Methods

Forty preschools (N = 542 children) of two culturally different urban regions (German and French speaking part of Switzerland) participated in the study (Ballabeina Study). Outcome measures included adiposity (BMI and skinfold thickness), objectively measured sedentary activities and PA (accelerometers)

SUBMITTER: Burgi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3008696 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature