Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition
Purpose. To identify whether non-overweight students were different from their overweight or obese peers with respect to diet, suboptimal meal behaviours, and physical activity using a self-administered web-based survey. Methods. 4097 adolescents living in Alberta, Canada completed Web-SPAN (Web Sur...
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| author | Kate E. Storey Laura E. Forbes Shawn N. Fraser John C. Spence Ronald C. Plotnikoff Kim D. Raine Linda J. McCargar |
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| description | Purpose. To identify whether non-overweight students were different from their overweight or obese peers with respect to diet, suboptimal meal behaviours, and physical activity using a self-administered web-based survey. Methods. 4097 adolescents living in Alberta, Canada completed Web-SPAN (Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition). Students were classified as overweight or obese, and differences were described in terms of nutrient intakes, physical activity, and meal behaviours. Results. Non-overweight students consumed significantly more carbohydrate and fibre, and significantly less fat and high calorie beverages, and had a higher frequency of consuming breakfast and snacks compared to overweight or obese students. Both non-overweight and overweight students were significantly more active than obese students. Conclusions. This research supports the need to target suboptimal behaviours such as high calorie beverage consumption, fat intake, breakfast skipping, and physical inactivity. School nutrition policies and mandatory physical education for all students may help to improve weight status in adolescents. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d04540bdeff84ba2b8c2ae3003971c792025-08-20T03:19:46ZengWileyJournal of Obesity2090-07082090-07162012-01-01201210.1155/2012/342386342386Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and NutritionKate E. Storey0Laura E. Forbes1Shawn N. Fraser2John C. Spence3Ronald C. Plotnikoff4Kim D. Raine5Linda J. McCargar6Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 6-50 University Terrace, 8303–112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T4, CanadaAlberta Institute for Human Nutrition, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, 4-126 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1, CanadaCentre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, T9S 3A3, CanadaFaculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, E-488 Van Vliet Centre, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2H9, CanadaSchool of Education, The University of Newcastle, HPE 3.08, Health and Physical Education Building, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, AustraliaCentre for Health Promotion Studies, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, 1001 College Plaza, 8215–112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1, CanadaAlberta Institute for Human Nutrition, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, 4-126 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1, CanadaPurpose. To identify whether non-overweight students were different from their overweight or obese peers with respect to diet, suboptimal meal behaviours, and physical activity using a self-administered web-based survey. Methods. 4097 adolescents living in Alberta, Canada completed Web-SPAN (Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition). Students were classified as overweight or obese, and differences were described in terms of nutrient intakes, physical activity, and meal behaviours. Results. Non-overweight students consumed significantly more carbohydrate and fibre, and significantly less fat and high calorie beverages, and had a higher frequency of consuming breakfast and snacks compared to overweight or obese students. Both non-overweight and overweight students were significantly more active than obese students. Conclusions. This research supports the need to target suboptimal behaviours such as high calorie beverage consumption, fat intake, breakfast skipping, and physical inactivity. School nutrition policies and mandatory physical education for all students may help to improve weight status in adolescents.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/342386 |
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| title | Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition |
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