Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviours in Adolescents
Study that investigated the relationship between a number of factors influencing healthy behaviours for adolescents.
Sanchez, A.; Norman, G. J.; Sallis, J. F.; Calfas, K. J.; Cella, J. & Patrick, K. Primary Care Research Unit of Bizkaia, Basque Health service; Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California; San Diego University and Kaiser Permanante Medical Group. (2007).
Study that aimed to examine the relationship between health-related factors (physical activity, TV viewing time, fruit and vegetable intake and dietary fat intake). The study also investigated the effect of social factors on behaviour, such as demographics and parental behaviours.
The aim of the study was to gain a better understanding of the interaction between these factors in order to inform interventions.
Methods: Cross-sectional data was gathered, with 878 adolescents participating in the study (with ages ranging from 11 to 15 years old). Measurements of physical activity (via accelerometers), T.V. viewing time, percent calories from fat and fruit and vegetable intake were recorded. Participants BMI were also recorded. Parent health behaviours and qualifications were also measured.
Findings: 80% of the sample had multiple risky health behaviours, with only 2% of the sample meeting all health-related guidelines. The most frequently missed guideline was fruit and vegetable intake. Older boys and girls were more likely to engage in risky health behaviours, as were participants with higher BMI levels.
There was some association between parents and adolescents behaviours, especially smoking and meeting fruit and vegetable guidelines.
Implications: The report suggests that, although adolescents have multiple unhealthy behaviours, interventions that target more than one behaviour may not be successful. Further research is required in order to make these multifaceted interventions effective.
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2007, 32 (2), 124-130Further Contact Details
Alvaro Sanchez. E-mail: alvarospv@ap.osakidetza.netShare this resource
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- Type > research > journal > journal article
- Subject > children > young people
- Subject > energy balance > energy expenditure > physical activity level
- Subject > food > fruit and vegetables
- Subject > food chain > farming > arable farming > crops > fruit and vegetables
- Subject > physical activity > activity levels > not active enough
- Subject > weight > weight measurements > BMI
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- PublicationDate > 2007
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