Household factors, family behavior patterns, and adherence to dietary and physical activity guidelines among children at risk for obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the proportion of children adhering to recommended physical activity and dietary guidelines, and examine demographic and household correlates of guideline adherence.

Design

Cross-sectional (pre-randomization) data from a behavioral intervention trial designed to prevent unhealthy weight gain in children.

Participants

A total of 421 children (aged 5-10 years) at risk for obesity (body mass index percentile, 70-95).

Main outcomes measured

Physical activity (accelerometry), screen time (parent survey), and fruit and vegetable and sugar-sweetened beverage intake (24-hour dietary recall).

Analysis

Proportions meeting guidelines were calculated. Logistic regression examined associations between demographic and household factors and whethe

SUBMITTER: Kunin-Batson AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4428928 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature