Physical activity of children from a small rural town, South Africa

Minnaar, E.; Grant, C.C.; Fletcher, Lizelle

doi:10.1080/20786190.2015.1120935

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“…Physical activity/sedentary behaviour and/or skeletal development stage impacts DUFE, with renal clearance of F declining with increasing physical activity . A recent study in South Africa, reported an increase in activity level with age; with 9‐11 year‐old boys and 12‐14 year‐old girls more physically and aerobically active than boys and girls aged 5‐6 years . The significantly lower DUFE in 8‐year‐olds in comparison with 4‐year‐olds, observed in the present study, could therefore relate to the effect of a higher level of physical activity on renal F clearance in the older children.…”

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confidence: 45%

Fluoride intake and urinary fluoride excretion in 4‐ and 8‐year‐old children living in urban and rural areas of Southwest Nigeria

Ibiyemi

Zohoori

Valentine

et al. 2018

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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Fluoride intake in these 4- and 8-year-old Nigerians was much higher than the "optimal range" of 0.05-0.07 mg/kg bw/d in rural, higher F water areas, with diet as the main contributor. F retention was similar in both age groups, with almost half of TDFI retained in the body. In terms of risk vs benefit for fluorosis and dental caries, this finding should be considered when mitigating against excessive fluoride exposure and planning F-based prevention.

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confidence: 45%

Fluoride intake and urinary fluoride excretion in 4‐ and 8‐year‐old children living in urban and rural areas of Southwest Nigeria

Ibiyemi

Zohoori

Valentine

et al. 2018

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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“…In South Africa, physical education (PE) forms part of the lifeskills curriculum, however, the delivery of PE in South African schools may be insufficient 23 and PE has lost formal instruction time to the lifeskills subject. 24 Time constraints, teachers' workloads, and staff reluctance to become involved in noncompulsory activities, were the main reasons cited for failure of implementation of PE in South African schools.…”

Section: School (Physical Education Built and Policy Environments)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…24 Time constraints, teachers' workloads, and staff reluctance to become involved in noncompulsory activities, were the main reasons cited for failure of implementation of PE in South African schools. 25 One promising initiative under the nongovernmental organization, Physical Education Institute of South Africa (PEISA), is the Physical Education Symposium report, 23 which outlines a "blueprint" for implementation, and recommends that support and monitoring be provided to schools. 26 A number of small-scale, regional studies have been undertaken, involving either enhanced PE interventions, or whole-ofschool, curriculum-based programs, with mixed results.…”

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Results From South Africa’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Uys¹,

Bassett²,

Draper³

et al. 2016

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background:We present results of the 2016 Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Card on the current status of physical activity (PA) and nutrition in South African youth. The context in which we interpret the findings is that participation in PA is a fundamental human right, along with the right to "attainment of the highest standard of health." Methods: The HAKSA 2016 Writing Group was comprised of 33 authorities in physical education, exercise science, nutrition, public health, and journalism. The search strategy was based on peer-reviewed manuscripts, dissertations, and 'gray' literature. The core PA indicators are Overall Physical Activity Level; Organized Sport Participation; Active and Outdoor Play; Active Transportation; Sedentary Behaviors; Family and Peer Influences; School; Community and the Built Environment; and National Government Policy, Strategies, and Investment. In addition, we reported on Physical Fitness and Motor Proficiency separately. We also reported on nutrition indicators including Overweight and Under-nutrition along with certain key behaviors such as Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and policies and programs including School Nutrition Programs and Tuck Shops. Data were extracted and grades assigned after consensus was reached. Grades were assigned to each indicator ranging from an A, succeeding with a large majority of children and youth (81% to 100%); B, succeeding with well over half of children and youth (61% to 80%); C, succeeding with about half of children and youth (41% to 60%); D, succeeding with less than half but some children and youth (21% to 40%); and F, succeeding with very few children and youth (0% to 20%); INC is inconclusive. Results: Overall PA levels received a C grade, as we are succeeding with more than 50% of children meeting recommendations. Organized Sports Participation also received a C, and Government Policies remain promising, receiving a B. Screen time and sedentary behavior were a major concern. Under-and over-weight were highlighted and, as overweight is on the rise, received a D grade. Conclusion:In particular, issues of food security, obesogenic environments, and access to activity-supportive environments should guide social mobilization downstream and policy upstream. There is an urgent need for practice-based evidence based on evaluation of existing, scaled up interventions.

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“…PA levels in the present study are in line with previous paediatric studies. [16,17] Social and cultural explanations for these PA level findings have been put forward. For example, compared with males, participation by females in vigorous activities is often not encouraged or praised by society, and some cultures consider participation in sport more important than others do.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[18] A recent cross-sectional study (N=78) revealed that rural SA males aged 9 -11 and 12 -14 years recorded significantly more steps (27.7% and 27.5% more, respectively) than females of the same age. [16] A larger urban-based study (N=767) found that SA males aged 5 -18 years accumulated more MVPA per week than their female counterparts. [17] The results of the current study support and confirm gender differences in PA levels among SA learners.…”

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Physical activity levels in urban-based South African learners: A cross-sectional study of 7 348 participants

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Physical activity of children from a small rural town, South Africa

Cited by 8 publications

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Fluoride intake and urinary fluoride excretion in 4‐ and 8‐year‐old children living in urban and rural areas of Southwest Nigeria

Fluoride intake and urinary fluoride excretion in 4‐ and 8‐year‐old children living in urban and rural areas of Southwest Nigeria

Results From South Africa’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Physical activity levels in urban-based South African learners: A cross-sectional study of 7 348 participants

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