Associations between Screen-Based Activities, Physical Activity, and Dietary Habits in Mexican Schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT: Screen-based activities are associated with increased risk of obesity and contribute to physical inactivity and poor dietary habits. The primary aim of this study was to examine the associations among screen-based activities, physical activity, and dietary habits in school-aged children in Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City, Mexico. The secondary aim was to examine these associations across sex. The School Physical Activity and Nutrition survey was used to assess screen-based activities (TV watching, video game use, computer use), physical activity, and dietary habits. Organized activity/sports participation, unhealthy dietary habits, and household income were correlated with screen-based activities. While TV watching was associated with decreased participation in organized acti

SUBMITTER: Soltero EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8297222 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature