Clustering of Physical Activity, Diet and Sedentary Behavior among Youth from Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: The interaction between physical activity (PA), diet, and sedentary behavior (SB) plays an important role on health-related outcomes. This scoping review (Prospero CRD42018094826) aims to identify and appraise clusters of PA, diet, and SB among youth (0-19 years) according to country income. Five databases were searched. Fifty-seven articles met the inclusion criteria. Fifty-five cluster types were identified, with greater variety in high-income than lower income countries. The most prevalent profiles were "High SB and consumption of sugar, salt, and beverages (SSB)" (n = 17) and "High PA" (n = 13-5), both of which presented in all income countries. The healthiest profile, "High PA and fruit and vegetables (F&V); Low SB and SSB" (n = 12), was present in upper-middle and high-income countri

SUBMITTER: Mello GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8535526 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature