Parental influences on physical activity behavior in preschool children

Loprinzi, Paul D.; Trost, Stewart G.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.11.010

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“…The criterion is also in line with other studies (15,16) and valid wearing time of the included sample was longer in practice (mean 11·68 (SD 1·64) h/d).…”

Section: Parental Questionnaire: Sedentary Behavioursupporting

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Are context-specific measures of parental-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour associated with accelerometer data in 2–9-year-old European children?

Verbestel

Henauw

Bammann

et al. 2014

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate if context-specific measures of parental-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour are associated with objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time in children. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Seven European countries taking part in the IDEFICS (Identification and Prevention of Dietary-and Lifestyle-induced Health Effects in Children and Infants) study. Subjects: Data were analysed from 2-9-year-old children (n 5982) who provided both parental-reported and accelerometer-derived physical activity/sedentary behaviour measures. Parents reported their children's daily screen-time, weekly sports participation and daily outdoor playtime by means of the Outdoor Playtime Checklist (OPC) and Outdoor Playtime Recall Questions (OPRQ). Results: Sports participation, OPC-and OPRQ-derived outdoor play were positively associated with accelerometer-derived physical activity. Television viewing and computer use were positively associated with accelerometer-derived sedentary time. All parental-reported measures that were significantly associated with accelerometer outcomes explained only a minor part of the variance in accelerometer-derived physical activity or sedentary time. Conclusions: Parental-reported measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviour are not useful as a proxy for 2-9-year-old children's physical activity and sedentary time. Findings do not preclude the use of context-specific measures but imply that conclusions should be limited to the context-specific behaviours that are actually measured. Depending on the aim of the study, future research should carefully consider the choice of measurements, including the use of subjective or objective measures of the behaviour of interest or a combination of both. Keywords Accelerometer Proxy report Physical activity Sedentary behaviour ChildrenIn light of the current prevalence of childhood obesity observed worldwide, there is a growing research interest in children's physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB). Accurate measurements of these behaviours are important not only for investigating the associations with health outcomes but also to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote PA and reduce SB.

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“…The criterion is also in line with other studies (15,16) and valid wearing time of the included sample was longer in practice (mean 11·68 (SD 1·64) h/d).…”

Section: Parental Questionnaire: Sedentary Behavioursupporting

confidence: 86%

Are context-specific measures of parental-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour associated with accelerometer data in 2–9-year-old European children?

Verbestel

Henauw

Bammann

et al. 2014

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“…Both direct and indirect 15 mechanisms have been proposed for an association between activity of children and their parents, ranging from genetic influences, 16 through the psychosocial impact parents may have via modeling or support, 17,18 to mutual participation. [19][20][21] Review evidence does, however, suggest the association between parental and preschool children' s activity is inconsistent.…”

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Activity Levels in Mothers and Their Preschool Children

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT: Physical activity is beneficial to health. Parents are crucial in shaping children' s behaviors, with active mothers appearing to have active children. Little is known about this association in preschool-aged children, or about factors influencing activity in mothers of young children. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:Mother-child physical activity levels were positively associated and influenced by temporal and demographic factors. Maternal activity levels were low, and influences differ by activity intensity. Health promotion efforts to increase activity in mothers may also benefit their young children. abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between objectively measured maternal and preschool-aged children' s physical activity, determine how this association differs by demographic and temporal factors, and identify factors associated with maternal activity levels. METHODS:In the UK Southampton Women' s Survey, physical activity levels of 554 4-year-olds and their mothers were measured concurrently by using accelerometry for #7 days. Two-level mixedeffects linear regression was used to model the association between maternal and children' s minutes spent sedentary, in light (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Linear regression was used to investigate correlates of maternal activity. RESULTS:Mother-child daily activity levels were positively associated at all activity intensities (sedentary, LPA, and MVPA; all P , .001). The association for sedentary time was stronger for normal-weight children (versus those who were overweight/obese), and those attending preschool part-time (versus full-time). The mother-child association for LPA differed by maternal education and was stronger at the weekend (versus weekdays). The opposite was true for MVPA. Sedentary time and MVPA were most strongly associated in mornings, with LPA most strongly associated in the evenings. Maternal BMI, age leaving school, number and age of children at home, and working hours were independently associated with maternal daily sedentary time and LPA.CONCLUSIONS: Physical activity levels in mothers and their 4-year-old children are directly associated, with associations at different activity intensities influenced by temporal and demographic factors. Influences on maternal physical activity levels also differ by activity intensity. Providing targeted interventions for mothers of young children may increase both groups' activity. Pediatrics 2014;133:e973-e980

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“…This strategy aims to deploy a sound practice since childhood, combating sedentary lifestyle, and with it, the emergence of diseases such as obesity, psychological stress, immune disorders, heart disease and osteoporosis , which seem to have its beginnings in adolescence. 39,40 How to be physically active since childhood not only brings benefits in the physical area, but also in the social and emocional, 10 plus an improvement in lipid profile and metabolic 22 , it is clear that their early involvement in children's routine should be aimed at parents, caregivers, educators and health professionals involved with this age group .…”

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Nível de atividade física e funcional de crianças atletas

Rocha

Rose

Schivinski

2014

J. Hum. Growth Dev.

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The improvement of physical ability and functional performance of children are acquisitions of physical activity, but studies about the impact of sports on functional capacity and respiratory muscles in children are still scarce. Objective: to assess the respiratory muscle strength, the functional and physical activity levels of athletes children when compared with no athletes children, both in the same age group. Methods: the study involved 20 children from schools (non-athletes group, NAGN n = 10), and sports training centers (athletes group, AG n = 10) from Florianópolis-SC/Brazil, aged between 7 and 10 years. We used the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and evaluated the respiratory muscle strength (RMS) with a manuvacuometer (MVD-300, Microhard). The functional capacity was evaluated with the six minute walking test (6MWT).Results: respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity did not differ between groups. Differences were found in heart rate in the third minute, between the first and second 6MWT in both groups -GA: 91.20 ± 7.57 and 129.20 ± 33.81 (p = 0.005) and NAG: 96,10±1,45 e 122,00 ± 22,62 (p = 0,008). Dyspnea scale was different between two groups on the beginning of second 6MWT, bigger in NAG group (0.6 ± 0.65 x 0.10 ± 0.31, p = 0.029). Characteristics of physical activity, assessed by IPAQ were different between groups. Conclusion: the athletes and non-athletes children presented similar respiratory muscle strength and functional capacity. A bigger sample is relevant to accomplish new outcomes.

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Parental influences on physical activity behavior in preschool children

Cited by 179 publications

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Are context-specific measures of parental-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour associated with accelerometer data in 2–9-year-old European children?

Are context-specific measures of parental-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour associated with accelerometer data in 2–9-year-old European children?

Activity Levels in Mothers and Their Preschool Children

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