Household Food Insecurity and Physical Activity Behavior in Ecuadorian Children and Adolescents: Findings from the ENSANUT-2018.

HFI is a burden in Ecuadorian households, but is not associated with PA, SB nor anthropometric indicators in children aged 5 -17. However, a concerning prevalence of insufficient PA was reported, emphasizing the critical need for evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting PA and reducing SB.