Walking and cycling, as active transportation, and obesity factors in adolescents from eight countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence has shown that active transportation decreases obesity rates, but considering walking or cycling as separate modes could provide additional information on the health benefits in adolescents. This study aimed to examine the associations between walking and cycling as form active transportation and obesity indicators in Latin American adolescents.

Methods

Population-based study with 671 adolescents (mean age: 15.9 [standard deviation: 0.8] years) from eight countries participating in the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health/Estudio Latino Americano Nutrition y Salud (ELANS). Walking and cycling for active transportation were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version. Body mass index, waist circumference, neck circ

SUBMITTER: Ferrari G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9426250 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature