Effects of physical activity on quality of life in overweight and obese children

Aguilar-Cordero, María José; León-Ríos, Ximena Alejandra; Rojas-Carvajal, Ana María; García, Julio Latorre; Expósito-Ruíz, Manuela; Sánchez-López, Antonio Manuel

doi:10.20960/nh.03373

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“…Other studies observed positive results in the quality of life after the intervention through sports practice. Aguilar-Cordero et al [ 35 ], in a clinical trial with obese Spanish children, observed improvements in physical and mental components related to quality of life (using the SF-10 questionnaire). A 22-week intervention in aerobic and resistance training groups of adolescents showed significant increase in quality of life when compared to controls, being quality of life assessed by Pediatric Quality of Life questionnaire [ 36 ].…”

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Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial

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Background Sports practice can promote several health benefits in pediatric populations; nonetheless, most of the studies that investigated these benefits are of cross-sectional design. Thus, our objective was to verify the effectiveness of two types of physical activities through sports, judo and ball games (soccer, volleyball, handball, and basketball) on the quality of sleep and life of Brazilian children and adolescents. Methods The study is a randomized clinical trial, conducted with 65 participants of both sexes (6–15 years old) in a philanthropic institution in Brazil. The variables investigated were the quality of sleep and life, using the mini-sleep questionnaire and KidsCreen-52 questionnaires (this instrument has a scale ranging from 0 to 100, where 100 is the best value for each domain), respectively. The interventions carried out during 12 weeks (twice a week) were judo and ball games. In the statistical analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) for repeated measures was used and the level of statistical significance used was 5%. Results Judo (P = 0.032) and ball games (P = 0.005) contributed to improving the quality of sleep in the participants. Considering the score of the domains of quality of life, judo and ball games significantly increased the perception of health and physical activity [mean = 6.9 (8.3%) and 8.91 (12.2%) points, respectively], autonomy [mean = 5.81 (7.3%) and 5.00 (6.9%) points], friends and social support (mean = 2.83 (3.8%) and 12.00 (15.9%) points), provocation and bullying [mean = 10.21 (18.1%) and 2.14 (4.1%) points]. Conclusion It is concluded that both judo and ball games brought benefits to the quality of sleep and life of children and adolescents. Health promotion actions should encourage the increase in sports practice in children and adolescents to improve sleep and quality of life.

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Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial

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“…It is suggested that an intervention program that includes obesity-related health education, physical activity, and diet control is important to improve HQOL in the child, especially in boys [56]. Also, the HQOL seems to be benefited from an educational intervention program focused on physical activity and nutritional recommendations in children and adolescents with obesity [57].…”

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Associations of sleep time, quality of life, and obesity indicators on physical literacy components: a structural equation model

Lemes,

Sehn,

Reuter

et al. 2024

BMC Pediatr

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Aim To verify the association between ideal sleep time and physical literacy components while also considering multiple mediators, such as quality of life and obesity, using a sample of adolescents. Methods This cross-sectional study consisted of 470 adolescents aged 11–17 years from southern Brazil. Sleep time, health-related quality of life, and physical literacy components (i.e., physical education enjoyment, sports participation, sedentary behavior, moderate to vigorous physical activity, sex, and age) were evaluated through self-reported questionnaires. In addition, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference were determined. The theoretical/statistical support of the structural equation model was evaluated according to fit parameters and strength of association. Results A direct association was observed between more sleep time and lower levels of obesity. The obesity indicators also had a negative association with HqOL, and HqOL had a positive association with physical literacy. The indirect associations indicated that the ideal sleep time was positively associated with HqOL and physical literacy components, considering the negative mediation effect of obesity. The model explains physical literacy in 31% of the variance (R = 0.31). Conclusion There was an indirect association between ideal sleep duration and quality of life and between both variables with physical literacy. These relationships occur even considering the negative influence of obesity. Therefore, a child who sleeps adequately has a higher likelihood of being physically active, regardless of obesity, potentially enhancing overall quality of life across various domains.

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“…Authors such as Aguilar Cordero et al 13 affirm that the most effective physical activity program in overweight and obese adolescents is the one that combines aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Therefore, this study confirms that the virtual physical exercise program applied to the experimental group it was designed with aerobic and anaerobic exercises with moderate and vigorous intensity.…”

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“…It is proven that the combination of both helps reduce overweight and obesity and improves schoolchildren’s physical condition and motor development. 13…”

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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Body Composition and Conditional Physical Capacities of School Children During Confinement by COVID-19

González

Castaño

González

2022

Global Pediatric Health

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the countries announced the temporary closure of schools, opting to continue classes virtually, affecting children’s lifestyles, primarily by reducing the practice of physical activity and sport, which becomes a risk factor for the development of obesity and overweight. The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of physical exercise on body composition in a sample of school-age children during confinement by COVID-19. A quantitative approach study and quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test. The sample consisted of 70 school-age children from 8 to 12 years old who were randomly assigned to 2 groups: the experimental group (GE: 35), who received an aerobic and anaerobic physical exercise program 3 times a day. With a duration of 60 minutes for 10 weeks in a virtual way and a control group (CG: 35) that received only the physical education class. Although the pre-test post measurements showed favorable changes in body composition, weight, and conditional capacities (speed and jumping), these were not statistically significant ( P < .05). A structured physical exercise program through virtuality for schoolchildren can be a strategy to control overweight and obesity in children during confinement and improve their conditional physical capacities (speed, jumping).

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Effects of physical activity on quality of life in overweight and obese children

Abstract: Effects of physical activity on quality of life in overweight and obese childrenEfectos de la actividad física sobre la calidad de vida en niños con sobrepeso y obesidad

Cited by 9 publications

References 28 publications

Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial

Associations of sleep time, quality of life, and obesity indicators on physical literacy components: a structural equation model

Effects of Physical Exercise on the Body Composition and Conditional Physical Capacities of School Children During Confinement by COVID-19

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