Cardiometabolic Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns in U.S. Youth.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Daily or weekly averages of physical activity and sedentary behavior could mask patterns of behavior throughout the week that independently affect cardiovascular health. We examined associations between day-to-day physical activity and sedentary behavior latent classes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in U.S. youth.

Methods

Data were from 3984 youth ages 6-17 yr from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2003-2006) and from previously published accelerometry latent classes characterizing average counts per minute and percent of wear time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior. Multiple linear regression was used to examine associations of the classes with waist circumference, systolic and diastolic bl

SUBMITTER: Jenkins GP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5976486 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature