Identifying patterns of lifestyle behaviours among children of 3 years old.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To identify the patterns of lifestyle behaviours in children aged 3 years, to investigate the parental and child characteristics associated with the lifestyle patterns, and to examine whether the identified lifestyle patterns are associated with child BMI and weight status.

Methods

Cross-sectional data of 2090 children 3 years old participating in the Dutch BeeBOFT study were used. Child dietary intakes, screen times and physical activity were assessed by parental questionnaire, and child weight and height were measured by trained professionals according to a standardized protocol. Latent class analysis was applied to identify patterns of lifestyle behaviours among children.

Results

Three subgroups of children with distinct patterns of lifestyle behaviours

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733046 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature