Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Diet as Mediators of the Association Between TV Time and BMI in Youth.

Carolina M Bejarano Jordan A CarlsonTerry L ConwayBrian E SaelensKaren GlanzSarah C CouchKelli L CainJames F Sallis

Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2021)

Snacking/eating while watching TV may be a possible reason TV time is consistently associated with obesity in youth. Targeting reductions in TV time and associated snacking could improve health impacts.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
weight loss
mental health
healthcare
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
public health
type diabetes
sleep quality
young adults
adipose tissue
cancer therapy
social media
depressive symptoms
health promotion