Associations between accelerometry measured physical activity and sedentary time and the metabolic syndrome: A meta-analysis of more than 6000 children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metabolic syndrome is increasingly prevalent in the pediatric population. To prevent an early onset, knowledge about its association with modifiable lifestyle factors is needed.

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome and examine its cross-sectional associations with physical activity and sedentary time.

Methods

Participants were 6009 children and adolescents from 8 studies of the International Children's Accelerometry Database. Physical activity and sedentary time were measured by accelerometer. Metabolic syndrome was defined based on International Diabetes Federation criteria. Logistic regression models adjusted for sex, age and monitor wear time were used to examine the associations between physical activity, sedentary time and th

SUBMITTER: Renninger M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7003500 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature