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Published in: BMC Public Health 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Research

Relations between the levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity, BMI, dietary habits, cognitive functions and attention problems in 8 to 9 years old pupils: network analysis (PACH Study)

Authors: Jelena Raudeniece, Edmunds Vanags, Ilze Justamente, Dana Skara, Per Morten Fredriksen, Iain Brownlee, Dace Reihmane

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Physical activity (PA) and dietary habits (DH) play a crucial role on quality of life and health outcomes from various aspects.

Methods

This study aims to investigate the relations between recommended daily levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in 8 to 9 year old pupils, and their body mass index (BMI), DH, cognitive functions and attention problem scores by network analysis. Study participants were split into two groups based on their MVPA levels on weekdays.

Results

Our findings suggest that children who reach recommended MVPA levels consume more vegetables and fruits, eat breakfast more frequently, have better motor speed and lower impulsivity score.

Conclusions

The number of interlinkages between various parameters in network structure for children who do not reach recommended MVPA levels is greater and more intense, highlighting the differences between the groups and suggesting that different interventions and approaches to improve/change lifestyle habits might be used.
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Metadata
Title
Relations between the levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity, BMI, dietary habits, cognitive functions and attention problems in 8 to 9 years old pupils: network analysis (PACH Study)
Authors
Jelena Raudeniece
Edmunds Vanags
Ilze Justamente
Dana Skara
Per Morten Fredriksen
Iain Brownlee
Dace Reihmane
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18055-2

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