Objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in children with overweight, obesity and morbid obesity: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited physical activity (PA) and a high level of sedentary time (ST) are associated with childhood obesity and are a target for intervention. This study aimed to assess objectively measured PA and ST in Dutch children across weight categories, age groups and sex.

Methods

202 children with overweight, obesity and morbid obesity (55% girls, 12 ± 3y of age, BMI z-score + 3.15 ± 0.73), referred to the Centre for Overweight Adolescents and Children's Healthcare (COACH, Maastricht UMC+) were included. PA (total PA, light PA and moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA)) and ST were measured with the GT3X Actigraph accelerometer. Wear time validation was set to include at least four days, 480 min/day, including one weekend day.

Results

PA levels in children with morbid obe

SUBMITTER: Ten Velde G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369633 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature