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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Claire Casey, Bridie J. Kemp, Laura Cassidy, Chris C. Patterson, Mark A. Tully, Alyson J. Hill, David R. McCance
Summary: This study found that diet and physical activity have an impact on bone density in children aged 5-7. Physical activity was positively associated with bone density, while dietary calcium and vitamin D were not predictive of bone density.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chelsea L. Kracht, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: Parrish et al.'s investigation examines caregiver perceptions of preschoolers' physical activity within the home environment, highlighting opportunities for public policy and future research. The study identifies qualitative themes and proposes three main areas for further investigation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura L. Bellows, Yuanying Lou, Rachel Nelson, Ligia Reyes, Renae C. Brown, Noereem Z. Mena, Richard E. Boles
Summary: This review study introduces the dietary assessment tools used in intervention studies for young children in the home environment and examines how these tools are applied to intervention objectives. The results show that measuring dietary intake in preschoolers poses challenges, and alternative applications and strategies are recommended.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Keenan A. Ramsey, Carel G. M. Meskers, Marijke C. Trappenburg, Maria Giulia Bacalini, Massimo Delledonne, Paolo Garagnani, Carolyn Greig, Victor Kallen, Nico van Meeteren, Natal van Riel, Nadine Correia Santos, Sarianna Sipila, Janice L. Thompson, Anna C. Whittaker, Andrea B. Maier
Summary: The PANINI Toolkit aims to provide a standardized assessment tool for evaluating multiple domains of health in older adults, with a focus on nutrition and physical activity. It was developed through consensus of experts within the PANINI consortium and has been implemented successfully in various countries and populations.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Edgar D. Hernandez, Cristian Arvey Guzman, Pamela Seron
Summary: This scoping review systematically identified interventions based on environmental determinants to improve nutritional and physical activity habits in Colombia. Thirteen initiatives were found, targeting various settings including schools, workplaces, and communities. It is important for both public and private institutions to implement these programs in order to promote physical activity and healthy eating nationwide.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolina Wyszomirska, Adam Wyszomirski, Michal Brzezinski, Anna Borkowska, Maciej Zagierski, Jaroslaw Kierkus, Janusz Ksiazyk, Hanna Romanowska, Magdalena Swider, Ewa Toporowska-Kowalska, Agnieszka Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz
Summary: This study analyzed the data of 4426 children who received HAN treatment in Poland between 2010 and 2018, showing that HAN was most commonly started in children before the age of 3 and long-term programs were reported. There is an uneven distribution of HAN patients and centers, leading to difficulty in access to the nutritional procedure.
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Sport Sciences
Lauren Arundell, Jo Salmon, Anna Timperio, Shannon Sahlqvist, Riaz Uddin, Jenny Veitch, Nicola D. Ridgers, Helen Brown, Kate Parker
Summary: This study examined the effects of COVID-19 related lockdown restrictions on physical activity and active recreation among Australian residents. The findings showed that the lockdown had different effects on physical activity and recreation among different age groups and genders.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Simoes Dias, Marlene Lages, Roberta Frontini, Luis Luis, Maria dos Anjos Dixe, Pedro Sousa
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between food choice motivations and physical activity in body-image perception among adolescents, finding that food choices have a preventive effect on body-image dissatisfaction and weight control.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jorge Lopez Fernandez, Alejandro Lopez-Valenciano, Xian Mayo, Elizabeth Horton, Ivan Clavel, Gary Liguori, Alfonso Jimenez
Summary: The study found that leisure centre members have lower levels of physical inactivity (PIA) and higher levels of high-intensity physical activity compared to the general population; women have higher levels of PIA and lower levels of high-PA compared to men; as age increases, the prevalence of PIA increases while the prevalence of high-PA decreases.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Oliver M. Shannon, Vivian Lee, Rafe Bundy, Rachel Gillings, Amy Jennings, Blossom Stephan, Michael Hornberger, George Balanos, Stella Maria Paddick, Sarah Hanson, Wendy Hardeman, Rebecca Holmes, Nikki Garner, Sarah Aldred, Mario Siervo, John C. Mathers, Anne Marie Minihane
Summary: This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-informed digital and group-based intervention for dementia risk reduction in an 'at risk' UK cohort, as well as evaluate behavior change responses to the intervention and provide information on cognitive, neurological, vascular, and physiological outcomes. The study will recruit 108 participants aged 55 to 74 years with a QRISK2 score of >= 10% for a 24-week multi-site study, randomizing them into Control, MedDiet, and MedDiet+PA arms. Results will be disseminated via conference presentations, public lectures, and peer-reviewed publications.
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Urban Studies
Louise Poppe, Benedicte Deforche, Jelle Van Cauwenberg, Ruben Brondeel, Lieze Mertens, Nico Van de Weghe, Sien Benoit, Jenny Veitch, Delfien Van Dyck
Summary: The number of parks near home is positively associated with older adults' physical activity levels, especially for the younger-old, but a higher number of parks nearby may lead to a faster decline in physical activity levels for older participants.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mercedes Gil-Campos, Alexandra Perez-Ferreiros, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente, Anton Kalen, Luis A. Moreno, Gloria Bueno, Angel Gil, Concepcion M. Aguilera, Rosaura Leis
Summary: This study aimed to identify dietary and physical activity patterns in children with overweight and obesity through cluster analysis. Three clusters were identified with varying levels of physical activity and adherence to dietary recommendations. The study found that cluster 3, with the highest physical activity level, had lower body fat percentage and higher lean body mass compared to cluster 2. Adherence to both physical activity and dietary guidelines is important in understanding obesogenic habits in pediatric populations.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amanda L. Seims, Jennifer Hall, Daniel D. Bingham, Amy Creaser, Anastasia Christoforou, Sally Barber, Andy Daly-Smith
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to decreased physical activity among children at home. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of home-based physical activity interventions, with a focus on identifying key factors that contribute to success. While the results showed limited effectiveness of interventions, building social support and self-efficacy were highlighted as important mechanisms for future exploration and improvement.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lavinia-Maria Pop, Magdalena Iorga, Iulia-Diana Muraru, Florin-Dumitru Petrariu
Summary: This study investigated the dietary habits and health-related behaviors of medical students, finding that they generally have good awareness of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including aspects such as diet, sleep, and physical activity. Some students self-impose diet restrictions to control their weight.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nada A. Al-Mulla, Ziyad R. Mahfoud
Summary: This study assessed the impact of quarantine on physical activity, screen time, sleep, and diet in children aged 5 to 12 in Qatar. The results showed that quarantine led to a significant decrease in physical activity, an increase in unhealthy food consumption, and a delay in bedtime and waketime. The majority of parents were disappointed with their child's lifestyle during quarantine. Therefore, interventions should be considered to counteract these negative effects when implementing restrictions.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
