scholarly journals Relationships among Physical Self-Concept, Physical Activity and Mediterranean Diet in Adolescents from the Province of Granada

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 901
Author(s):  
Mariana Pérez-Mármol ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Eduardo García-Mármol ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Engagement ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

The aim of the present research was to analyse the relationships among physical self-concept, physical activity engagement and Mediterranean diet adherence in a sample of 1650 secondary school students from the province of Granada. The study design was descriptive–exploratory, cross-sectional and ex post facto. Measurements were taken from a single group. The PSQ, PAQ-A and KIDMED questionnaires were used to measure diet quality. Results showed the presence of a positive relationship among all dimensions of physical self-concept and physical activity engagement, with better outcomes being achieved in this self-perception with increasing engagement in sport. With regard to diet quality and its repercussions on physical self-concept, it was highlighted that the dimensions of the general self-concept, physical attractiveness and strength tended to be more positive as quality improved. In contrast, worse outcomes were produced in those with a low-quality diet. In this way, it was deemed necessary to continue investigating psychosocial factors with the aim of clarifying the relationships with psychological factors and health indicators. This would enable the development of prevention and intervention programs focused on promoting wellbeing in adolescents.

scholarly journals Analysis of Motivational Climate, Emotional Intelligence, and Healthy Habits in Physical Education Teachers of the Future Using Structural Equations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel González-Valero ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Pilar Puertas-Molero
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study developed a Structural Equation Model (SEM) in order to identify the associations between motivational climate, emotional intelligence, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD), Physical Activity (PA), and some health indicators in a sample of future teachers. A non-experimental and cross-sectional study was carried in 775 university students (22.22 ± 3.76), using as main scales the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2), Emotional Intelligence Inventory adapted for the sport context, Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A), Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED), 20 meter Shuttle Run Test (20mSRT), and percentage of lean and fat mass as calculated by the Tanita TBF300®® (Tanita-Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) electronic scale. The results showed a positive association between emotional intelligence and task climate, whereas the relationship with an ego climate was low. Ego-oriented climate was positively related to MD and high levels of PA. Emotional intelligence was directly related to higher levels of PA and the level of adherence to MD. PA was negatively associated with fat mass and positively with lean mass and VO2MAX. Task-oriented motivational climate showed a positive relation with the emotional intelligence of young people. Ego-oriented motivational climates were related to higher rates of physical-sport engagement and better diet quality.

scholarly journals Eating Habits and Lifestyles in Schoolchildren from Granada (Spain). A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Gabriel González-Valero ◽  
José Luis Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Physical Activity Adherence

The creation of healthy habits and lifestyles is fundamental in the educational field and for acquiring adequate health levels that will prevail in adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and correlations between the level of practice of physical activity, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), body mass index (BMI) and problematic use of videogames and self-concept of primary education students. This non-experimental, cross-sectional study is composed of a sample of 577 students aged 10-12 years (11.1 ± 0.638). Subjects were evaluated using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence questionnaire (KIDMED), Self-Concept Form-5 (AF-5), Experiences Related to Videogames (QERV) and anthropometric measurements were taken following the guidelines of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Most students have been found to be of normal weight, although one in five has problems with being overweight or experiencing obesity. Likewise, half of them need to improve their adherence to the Mediterranean diet, while they do not have a problematic use of videogames, although one tenth of them in these early ages offer severe problems and it is highlighted that students offer an adequate self-concept. It is also noted that BMI correlates positively with problematic videogame use and social self-concept. Greater addiction to videogames is associated with poorer academic performance, low levels of physical activity and poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Finally, it should be noted that the continued practice of physical-sports activity favors emotional competence and academic performance.

scholarly journals KONTRIBUSI KONSEP DIRI DAN PERHATIAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS X SMA DI KECAMATAN WERA BIMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Dusalan Dusalan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
School Students ◽  
Know How ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

The purpose of this study is (1) Want to know how much the contribution of self-concept, and the attention of parents, to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District; (2) Want to know how much the positive contribution of self-concept to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District; and (3) Want to know how much the positive contribution of parents' attention to the results of mathematics learning in class X SMA in Wera Bima District. The type of this study was ex-post facto, the population in this study were Class X students of State High Schools in Wera Bima Subdistrict in the year 2017/2018 which were taken using Proportional stratified random sampling. Instruments used: (1) self-concept scale, (2) the scale of parental attention, (3) tests of mathematics learning outcomes. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and path analysis. The results of the study illustrate that; (1) Positive contribution to self-concept, and parents' attention together (simultaneous) to the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima District, for R2square = 11.10%. (2) The positive contribution of self-concept towards the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima Subdistrict, amounting to 15.70%. and (3) The positive contribution of parents' attention                      to the mathematics learning outcomes of class X high school students in Wera Bima District, amounting to 19.80%.

scholarly journals Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Physical Activity, Self-Concept and Sociodemographic Factors in University Student

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Silvia San Román-Mata ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽  
José Muros
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The University

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and to examine the relationship between MD adherence, physical activity, self-concept, and other sociodemographic factors; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study (N = 597; 18.99 ± 0.64 years) was conducted in a sample of university students from Ceuta, Melilla, and Granada (Spain). Religious beliefs and place of residence were directly reported, while physical activity and adherence to the MD were self-reported using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) respectively. Self-concept was evaluated using the Five-Factor Self-Concept Scale; (3) Results: Of those students reporting high levels of habitual physical activity, 82.3% also reported high adherence to the MD, with 17.7% reporting a medium adherence. Of students reporting no physical activity, 25.7% also reported medium adherence to the MD. No significant associations were found between the MD and religious beliefs. It was observed that the university campus was associated with the level of adherence to the MD (p = 0.030), with adherence being lowest in Ceuta and Melilla. Finally, the MD was associated with academic (p = 0.001) and physical self-concept (p = 0.005); 4) Conclusions: The MD should be promoted to university students, particularly those studying at Ceuta and Melilla, given the present findings of lower MD adherence. In addition, as higher MD adherence was also highlighted with more positive self-concept, its promotion would be beneficial in wider educational contexts.

scholarly journals Influence of Adiposity on Physical Activity in Schoolchildren: The Moderator Role of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6474
Author(s):  
José Francisco López-Gil ◽  
Antonio García-Hermoso ◽  
Rafael Gomes Sentone ◽  
Cristiano Israel Caetano ◽  
Fernando Renato Cavichiolli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Excess Adiposity ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Moderator Role ◽  
Associative Analysis

Background: Studies were performed in order to determine the existing relationship between body composition and both physical activity (PA) levels and food habits. Nevertheless, no study has yet examined if the association between adiposity and PA in children is moderated by adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD). Methods: the cross-sectional and associative analysis involved a total of 370 children (55.1% boys) aged 6–13, from six different schools from the Murcia region of Spain. Results: The different values of moderator [adherence to the MD expressed as a Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) score] are shown by the slope and the different areas of significance. The first area was shown below ≤3.8, indicating that the unfavorable influence of excess of adiposity on PA could be intensified for children in this area. The second area was a significant positive area was shown above ≥9.3, expressing that the unfavorable influence of adiposity could be reduced for those who were above this estimation point. Conclusion: Our findings reveal that the adverse effects of excess adiposity on PA can be moderated by adherence to the MD among schoolchildren.

Mediterranean diet adherence among adolescents in North Lebanon: the role of skipping meals, meals with the family, physical activity, and physical wellbeing

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Rosy Mitri ◽  
Christa Boulos ◽  
Fouad Ziade
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Wellbeing ◽  
Kidmed Index

Abstract The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a model of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle. Adherence to the MD has been correlated with a reduction in many metabolic disorders including cancers. The factors associated with adolescents’ adherence to the MD in North Lebanon using the KIDMED index have never been explored. Therefore, we thought to examine these factors among a sample of them. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the city of Tripoli, North Lebanon. A total of 798 adolescents aged 11-18 years were randomly selected to participate in this study. All participants completed a questionnaire assessing adherence to the MD (KIDMED index), physical activity (physical activity questionnaires for older children [PAQ-C] and adolescents [PAQ-A]), health-related quality of life (KIDSCREEN-27 index) and sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, grade level and parents’ educational status). Anthropometric measurements, including weight, height and waist circumference, were also collected. Adherence to the MD was good among only 13.3% of the adolescents. The prevalence rate of overweight and obesity was elevated, affecting 36.9% of the students. Lower adherence to the MD was significantly correlated with skipping meals (p=0.001). Meanwhile, adolescents who were engaged in a high level of physical activity, those who consumed more meals with their families and those who benefited from better physical wellbeing had a better diet quality (p<0.001). Nutrition intervention programmes, as well as public health policies, would be of interest in order to improve diet quality among Lebanese adolescents.

Homocysteine Levels Show Significant Differences among Mediterranean Dietary Quality Index Variables Compared to Folate and Vitamin B12 Status in Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 202-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivona Višekruna ◽  
Ivana Rumbak ◽  
Ivana Rumora Samarin ◽  
Irena Keser ◽  
Jasmina Ranilović
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Diet ◽  
The Mediterranean

Abstract. Results of epidemiologic studies and clinical trials have shown that subjects following the Mediterranean diet had lower inflammatory markers such as homocysteine (Hcy). Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess female diet quality with the Mediterranean diet quality index (MDQI) and to determine the correlation between MDQI, homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in the blood. The study participants were 237 apparently healthy women (96 of reproductive age and 141 postmenopausal) between 25 and 93 years. For each participant, 24-hour dietary recalls for 3 days were collected, MDQI was calculated, and plasma Hcy, serum and erythrocyte folate and vitamin B12 levels were analysed. Total MDQI ranged from 8 to 10 points, which represented a medium-poor diet for the subjects. The strength of correlation using biomarkers, regardless of group type, age, gender and other measured parameters, was ranked from best (0.11) to worst (0.52) for olive oil, fish, fruits and vegetables, grains, and meat, in this order. Hcy levels showed the best response among all markers across all groups and food types. Our study shows significant differences between variables of the MDQI and Hcy levels compared to levels of folate and vitamin B12 in participants with medium-poor diet quality, as evaluated according to MDQI scores.

scholarly journals Relationships among the Degree of Participation in Physical Activity, Self-Concept Clarity, and COVID-19 Stress in Adolescents

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 482
Author(s):  
Dae-Jung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
School Students ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
State And Local

The COVID-19 pandemic situation threatens the health of people globally, especially adolescents facing mental problems such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder due to constant COVID-19 stress. The present study aimed to provide basic data highlighting the need to alleviate COVID-19 stress among adolescents by promoting physical activity participation and strengthening self-concept clarity (SCC). To examine the relationships among participation in physical activity, SCC, and COVID-19 stress in pandemic-like conditions, the study was conducted on middle and high school students aged 14 to 19 and an online survey was conducted on 1046 Korean adolescents (521 male and 525 female students in the preliminary survey and main survey). Frequency, reliability, confirmatory factor, descriptive, and path analyses were performed using SPSS and AMOS 18.0. Participation in physical activity exerted a positive effect on SCC (p < 0.001) as well as a negative effect on COVID-19 stress (p = 0.031). Our findings also indicated that SCC exerted a negative effect on COVID-19 stress (p < 0.001). Regular participation in physical activity and strong SCC are also fundamental elements for alleviating COVID-19 stress. Given these results, state and local governments and educational institutions should encourage youth to participate in sports by suggesting policies, providing guidelines, and offering education. Such information may allow adolescents to endure and overcome COVID-19 stress during this critical period of life.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Diet Quality Modify the Association between Comorbidity and Disability among Stroke Patients

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1641
Author(s):  
Lien T. K. Nguyen ◽  
Binh N. Do ◽  
Dinh N. Vu ◽  
Khue M. Pham ◽  
Manh-Tan Vu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Disability Score ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Comorbidity is common and causes poor stroke outcomes. We aimed to examine the modifying impacts of physical activity (PA) and diet quality on the association between comorbidity and disability in stroke patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 951 stable stroke patients in Vietnam from December 2019 to December 2020. The survey questionnaires were administered to assess patients’ characteristics, clinical parameters (e.g., Charlson Comorbidity Index items), health-related behaviors (e.g., PA using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire- short version), health literacy, diet quality (using the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Quality (DASH-Q) questionnaire), and disability (using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS II)). Linear regression models were used to analyze the associations and interactions. Results: The proportion of comorbidity was 49.9% (475/951). The scores of DASH-Q and WHODAS II were 29.2 ± 11.8, 32.3 ± 13.5, respectively. Patients with comorbidity had a higher score of disability (regression coefficient, B, 8.24; 95% confidence interval, 95%CI, 6.66, 9.83; p < 0.001) as compared with those without comorbidity. Patients with comorbidity and higher tertiles of PA (B, −4.65 to −5.48; p < 0.05), and a higher DASH-Q score (B, −0.32; p < 0.001) had a lower disability score, as compared with those without comorbidity and the lowest tertile of PA, and the lowest score of DASH-Q, respectively. Conclusions: Physical activity and diet quality significantly modified the negative impact of comorbidity on disability in stroke patients. Strategic approaches are required to promote physical activity and healthy diet which further improve stroke rehabilitation outcomes.

scholarly journals Social support, adherence to Mediterranean diet and physical activity in adults: results from a community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elpiniki Laiou ◽  
Iro Rapti ◽  
Georgios Markozannes ◽  
Luisella Cianferotti ◽  
Lena Fleig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Network Support ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Social Network Support

Abstract There is a growing recognition that social support can potentially exert consistent or opposing effects in influencing health behaviours. The present paper presents a cross-sectional study, including 2,064 adults from Italy, Spain and Greece, who were participants in a multi-centre randomised controlled trial (C4H study), aiming to examine whether social support is correlated with adherence to a healthy Mediterranean diet and physical activity. Social support data were available for 1,572 participants. The majority of the sample reported emotional support availability (84·5 %), financial support availability (72·6 %) and having one or more close friends (78·2 %). Mediterranean diet adherence was significantly associated with emotional support (P = 0·009) and social network support (P = 0·021). No statistically significant associations were found between participant physical activity and the social support aspects studied. In conclusion, emotional and social network support may be associated with increased adherence to the Mediterranean diet. However, further research is needed to evaluate the role of social support in adherence to healthy Mediterranean diet.

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