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Panjwani, Anita A.; Ji, Yuelong; Fahey, Jed W.; Palmer, Amanda; Wang, Guoying; Hong, Xiumei; Zuckerman, Barry; Wang, Xiaobin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
In contrast to the well-observed associations between obesity, diabetes, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the roles of maternal dyslipidemia and sex disparity in ASD have not been well-studied. We examined the joint associations of maternal plasma cholesterols, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and child sex on child ASD risk. We analyzed data…
Descriptors: Obesity, Diabetes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Li, Jacinda C.; Welsh, Janet A.; DiNallo, Jennifer M.; Nix, Robert L. – Journal of Extension, 2020
An Extension-implemented parent-focused childhood obesity intervention designed to improve family functioning around healthful eating and exercise was evaluated. Thirty-six parents and their children, aged 5-13, were randomized to a 12-week intervention condition or control condition. Intervention parents, compared to control group parents, felt…
Descriptors: Obesity, Children, Intervention, Extension Education
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Setiawan, Caly; Hamid Anwar, Muhammad – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2023
Objective: The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to analyse the identities of a mother and her biopedagogical practices regarding physical activity as well as healthy eating. Method: The participant of the study was a mother of two children who immigrated to Aotearoa/New Zealand from Indonesia. We collected the small story through open-ended…
Descriptors: Mothers, Children, Physical Activity Level, Eating Habits
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Zhang, Chunhua; Yang, Yang – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2017
Various models and methods have been proposed to address the worldwide decline in children's and youth's physical fitness, and the social-ecological model has shown some promise. Yet, the impact of the policy intervention, one component of that model, has not been evaluated carefully. Using limited data from policy documents, the impact of policy…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Children, Youth, Models
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Sivrikaya, Kenan; Ziyagil, Mehmet Akif; Çebi, Mehmet – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2019
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and the level of association between body mass index (BMI) and total skinfold thickness (TST) in physically active (PA) and sedentary boys and girls aged between 8-14 years. This relationship was tested by Spearman rank order correlation. In both genders, the lower obesity tendency between…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Gender Differences
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Doloma, Dimitra; Kambas, Antonios; Aggeloussis, Nikolaos; Michalopoulou, Maria – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
The purpose of the present study was to examine: a. the development of primary school students' motor coordination (MC) within three years, b. gender as a crucial factor of this development, c. the relationship between MC and Body Mass Index (BMI). Students' performances as well as the BMI of 20 boys and 22 girls were measured throughout a…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Correlation, Elementary School Students, Children
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Perez-Sousa, Miguel A.; Olivares, Pedro R.; Garcia-Hermoso, Antonio; Gusi, Narcis – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2020
Purpose: The study aimed to test whether improvement in fitness components, mediates the changes in Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) after exercise intervention in overweight and obese children. Methods and design: 170 obese and overweight children (121 exercise group and 49 control group) participated in a public exercise program based on…
Descriptors: Health Related Fitness, Quality of Life, Children, Obesity
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Yli-Piipari, Sami; Manninen, Mika; Smith, Bennett L.; Hollibaugh, Casey; Chambliss, Heather; Udwadia, Jon – JTRM in Kinesiology, 2019
This study examined the effectiveness of a physical activity (PA) intervention among obese Hispanic children delivered by a free mobile phone game application (app) recommended by a pediatrician. A sample of 40 (age M=10.16[2.01] years) children participated in this pilot study. Pre- and posttest data were collected on participants' PA attitudes,…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intervention, Obesity, Hispanic Americans
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Chou, Chien-Chih; Chen, Kuan-Chou; Huang, Mei-Yao; Tu, Hsin-Yu; Huang, Chung-Ju – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2020
Purpose: This study determines the effect of movement games on executive function among overweight children. Methods: Forty-four overweight children received an intervention of movement games, and 40 overweight children participated in original physical education lessons. An intervention of movement games was conducted three times a week for 8…
Descriptors: Movement Education, Games, Executive Function, Obesity
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Markey, Patrick M.; Ferguson, Christopher J.; Hopkins, Lauren I. – American Journal of Play, 2020
Whether kids should be encouraged to play video games remains a topic of debate among many parents, who often entertain some of the myths associated with video game play. The authors review the latest scientific evidence to dispel worries that video game play contributes to obesity, desensitizes players to real-world violence, and causes…
Descriptors: Video Games, Educational Benefits, Interpersonal Competence, Visual Perception
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Garcia-Pastor, T.; Salinero, J. J.; Theirs, C. I.; Ruiz-Vicente, D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The purpose of the present study was to compare body composition and physical activity level between children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A sample of 78 children, adolescents and adults participated in the study. Anthropometrics and physical activity, using GT1M accelerometer, were assessed. Overweight and obesity prevalence…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Children
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Easley, Elizabeth A.; Black, W. Scott; Bailey, Alison L.; Lennie, Terry A.; Sims, Wilma J.; Clasey, Jody L. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in heart rate recovery (HRRec) and oxygen consumption recovery (VO2 recovery) between young healthy-weight children and children with obesity following a maximal volitional graded exercise test (GXTmax). Method: Twenty healthy-weight children and 13 children with obesity completed body…
Descriptors: Children, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities
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Brittany E. Matheson; Jennifer M. Douglas – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Pediatric obesity is associated with negative health and psychosocial consequences. However, obesity may not uniformly affect all populations. Limited research has investigated the factors that contribute to the incidence and persistence of overweight and obesity among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review systematically…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Obesity, Children, Etiology
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Bolter, Nicole D.; Gao, Yong; Conger, Scott A.; Spear, Caile E.; Radin, Anna K.; Flint, Hilary – Health Education Journal, 2020
Objective: To explore parents' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs, e.g. soft drinks, juice drinks, sports drinks) and other beverages provided by parents at youth sports events. Design: Qualitative analysis of focus group discussions. Setting: Ada County, Idaho, USA. Method: A total of 3 focus groups were…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Parents, Knowledge Level, Eating Habits
Rosenzweig, Mark R.; Zhang, Junsen – National Bureau of Economic Research, 2019
Obesity is an important global health problem. Although obesity is not directly related to access to health care or constrained by resource deprivation, overweight status is predominantly found in poor, less-educated populations. This paper seeks to identify the causal role of schooling in affecting obesity among children and adolescents, using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural Areas, Adolescents, Children
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