scholarly journals Growth and Maturation: The Connection with Physical Activity to Obese Children

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Patrick LAU
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
High Energy Intake ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Unrealistic Expectations

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.Childhood obesity is expected more serious in the 21st century. The etiology of obesity has been investigated for more than decades and nobody will argue that physical inactivity and high-energy intake are the two core factors. For the sake of prevention and treatment, it is imperative to look into the nature and health-related effects of physical activity towards obesity management. The objective of this chapter is to clarify the effects of physical activity participation on adolescents' body changes and avoid unrealistic expectations from it. The content is mainly focus upon the growth and maturation characteristics of adolescents who are regularly active in physical activity and the cardiovascular changes through physical activity.兒童肥胖問題在廿一世紀將會愈趨嚴重，在過去十多年來研究一直探討其成因，基本上運動與營養控制兩者一致被確認為決定性的因素。因此在預防與治療而言，運動對肥胖處理及治療的效果及性質上，深入的研究探討是必要的，本文旨在釐清兒童在成長過程中參與運動對身體變化的影響，以防止肥胖兒童對身體產生不切實際的期望。

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation and generally physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Diet, physical activity and cancer risk

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (3a) ◽  
pp. 397-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J Hill
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Bowel Cancer ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
High Energy Intake ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
High Level

AbstractThere is a clear and consistent association between overweight and risk of hormone-related cancers, large bowel cancer and cancer at some other sites. Overweight is the consequence of an excess of energy intake over expenditure, but there is little evidence of an association between high energy intake and cancer risk in humans at any site other than the endometrium. This may be because of the difficulties in measuring total energy intake in the tens of thousands of individuals used in large prospective epidemiological studies. In contrast, despite the difficulties in measuring physical activity in the large numbers of persons needed in epidemiology, there is a growing body of evidence that a high level of recreational physical activity is protective against cancer at all sites associated with overweight.

scholarly journals Motives and Barriers Related to Physical Activity and Sport across Social Backgrounds: Implications for Health Promotion

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5810
Author(s):  
Marlene Rosager Lund Pedersen ◽  
Anne Faber Hansen ◽  
Karsten Elmose-Østerlund
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Time Restrictions ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Social Backgrounds

Studies have found physical inactivity to be a significant health risk factor and have demonstrated how physical inactivity behaviour varies according to social background. As a result, differences according to social background must be considered when examining motives and barriers related to physical activity and sport. This scoping review examines motives and barriers related to physical activity and sport among people with different social backgrounds, including age, socioeconomic status, gender, ethnic minority background and disability status. A systematic literature search was performed in four scientific databases and yielded 2935 articles of which 58 articles met the inclusion criteria. We identified common motives for physical activity and sport as health benefits, well-being, enjoyment, social interaction, and social support; common barriers as time restrictions, fatigue and lack of energy, financial restrictions, health-related restrictions, low motivation, and shortage of facilities. We also identified several motives and barriers that were specific to or more pronounced among people with different social backgrounds. The knowledge about motives and barriers related to physical activity and sport provided in this article can inform health promotion initiatives that seek to improve public health both in general and when specifically targeting groups of people with different social backgrounds.

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters' health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Sofia Xergia ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization, the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation, and in general physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates the main factors that enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters' health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Sofia Xergia ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization, the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation, and in general physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates the main factors that enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Comorbidities and Ethnocultural Factors Limit the Physical Activity of Rural Sri Lankan Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjuna Medagama ◽  
Manoj Galgomuwa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

South Asians have high prevalence of diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and physical inactivity. Reasons for physical inactivity have not been explored among Asians living within their endogenous environments. During phase 1 of the study, we assessed the physical activity (PA) of the population using a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional research method. During phase 2 of the study, a qualitative method with in-depth interviews was used to collect data on barriers of PA. Four hundred patients with type 2 diabetes, comprising 113 (28.2%) males and 287 (71.7%) females, were enrolled. The overall prevalence of physical inactivity was 21.5% (males: 15.9%, females: 23.7%). The majority (44.8%) of the study population was active and 33.8% were minimally active. The mean weekly MET minutes was 4381.6 (SD 4962). The qualitative study (n=45) identified health-related issues—lifestyle and time management and social embarrassment, prioritizing household activities over PA as significant factors that limited PA.

Levels of Physical Activity and Their Relationship With Motivational Determinants, Self-Regulation, and Other Health-Related Parameters in University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110051
Author(s):  
José María Faílde-Garrido ◽  
Laura Ruiz Soriano ◽  
Miguel A. Simón
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physically Inactive

Motivational processes and emotional self-regulation are relevant factors for predicting the practice of physical exercise and for certain health-related parameters. The aim of the present work, developed along two different phases, was, on the one hand, to determine the prevalence of physical inactivity and, on the other hand, to carry out a comparative analysis between physically active and inactive university students in relation to their motivational determinants, emotional self-regulation, physical condition, health-related quality of life and other health parameters. The results obtained showed a prevalence of physical inactivity of 12.78%. Physically inactive participants showed significantly lower scores in intrinsic motivation, emotion regulation, and in some dimensions of health-related quality of life, as well as significantly high levels of body fat mass. Lastly, logistic regression analysis identified low scores in Emotional Clarity ( p= .009) and Identified Regulation ( p = .011), and high scores in Amotivation ( p = .006) as reliable predictors of a physically inactive lifestyle. These results are useful for the design and implementation of programs aimed at promoting health and physical activity, with special attention on physically inactive youth populations.

scholarly journals Weekdays and Weekends Variation of Step Count in 9 to 11 Years Old Obese School Children

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharifah Wajihah Wafa ◽  
Nur Nadzirah Aziz ◽  
Marhasiyah Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Step Count ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Objectively Measured

A major health threat for children in the 21st century is physical inactivity in conjunction with the elevated prevalence of obesity. In Malaysia, low physical activity among children is a major concern. The objective of the study was to analyze the day to day variation of step count in a sample of obese children using the activPALTM monitor. This was a cross sectional study conducted in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The sample compromised 41 boys and 24 girls between the ages of 9-11 years. Number of steps was objectively measured using an activPALTM accelerometer over a period of 4-7 days and had their height and weight measured. Mean step count from this sample of obese children was 8861 ± 3157steps. Steps per day were significantly higher for boys compared to girls (p=0.034). Obese children took significantly more steps at weekdays than on weekends (p=0.001). Steps/hour were significantly higher in weekday compared to weekend between 0600 to 0700 (p<0.001), 0700 to 0800 (p<0.001), 0800 to 0900 am (p<0.001), 0900 to 1000 (p=0.032), 1000 to 1100 (p=0.046), 1100 to 1200 (p<0.001), 1300 to 1400 (p=0.002), 1400 to 1500 (p<0.001), 1800 to 1900 (p=0.026) and 2000 to 2100 (p=0.019). Detailed daily patterns of physical activity are required to fully understand the differences across days that help future interventions to target those falling short particularly during weekend.

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