Impact of physical activity on energy balance, food intake and choice in normal weight and obese children in the setting of acute social stress: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological stress negatively influences food intake and food choices, thereby contributing to the development of childhood obesity. Physical activity can also moderate eating behavior and influence calorie intake. However, it is unknown if acute physical activity influences food intake and overall energy balance after acute stress exposure in children. We therefore investigated the impact of acute physical activity on overall energy balance (food intake minus energy expenditure), food intake, and choice in the setting of acute social stress in normal weight (NW) and overweight/obese (OW/OB) children as well as the impact of psychological risk factors.

Method

After receiving written consent from their parents, 26 NW (BMI < 90(th) percentile) and 24 7-to 11-year-

SUBMITTER: Horsch A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4337198 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature