Physical activity, sedentary time and nutritional status in Brazilian children with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study had the purpose investigate the physical activity (PA) and sedentary time profile of children with cerebral palsy and its association with body composition.

Methods

A cross-sectional study evaluated 53 children, between 2 and 10 years old, enrolled in three health services Recife-city, northeast of Brazil. Sedentary and PA were measured for a week using the ActiGraph GTX3 accelerometer. Body composition was assessed by anthropometry and an electrical bioimpedance device.

Results

Time on PA was one hour longer among the mild/moderate CP compared to severe ones, but, sedentary time is similar. Dyskinetic children spent more time in PA, but also in sedentary activities (15.5 hours a day) than spastic ones (12.8). Stunting occurred in 15 (30%) of the

SUBMITTER: Arruda RCBF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9432072 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature