Trajectories of objectively measured physical activity and childhood overweight: longitudinal analysis of the IDEFICS/I.Family cohort.

Ole SprengelerHermann PohlabelnKarin BammannChristoph BuckFabio LauriaVera VerbestelGabriele EibenKenn KonstabelDénes MolnárLuis A MorenoYannis PitsiladisAngie PageLucia ReischMichael TornaritisWolfgang Ahrens

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)

Bi-directional associations between MVPA and weight status were observed. In summary, at least 60 min MVPA are still recommended for the prevention of childhood overweight. To prevent excess weight gain, 45 min MVPA per day also showed preventive effects.

Keyphrases

weight gain
physical activity
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
early life
childhood cancer
depressive symptoms
cross sectional
sleep quality
young adults
preterm birth