RT Journal Article
T1 Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, and Relationship with Sedentary Behavior and Healthy Lifestyles in Prepubertal Children: Genobox Cohort
A1 Leis, Rosaura
A1 Jurado-Castro, Jose Manuel
A1 Llorente-Cantarero, Francisco Jesus
A1 Anguita-Ruiz, Augusto
A1 Iris-Rupérez, Azahara
A1 Bedoya-Carpente, Juan Jose
A1 Vázquez-Cobela, Rocío
A1 Aguilera, Concepción María
A1 Bueno, Gloria
A1 Gil-Campos, Mercedes
K1 Exercise
K1 Obesity
K1 Mediterranean diet
K1 Cardiovascular diseases
K1 Sedentary behavior
K1 Ejercicio físico
K1 Obesidad
K1 Dieta mediterránea
K1 Enfermedades cardiovasculares
K1 Conducta sedentaria
AB Sedentary habits during childhood are associated with adverse health outcomes. The aim of this work was to cluster lifestyle behaviors and metabolic biomarkers to establish different patterns in children. Their physical and sedentary activities were evaluated by accelerometry, and questionnaires that included lifestyle behaviors, such as adherence to a Mediterranean diet, anthropometry and blood biochemical markers. Cluster analysis was performed to establish different groups based on physical activity levels. A total of 489 children were finally selected. Cluster 1 included children with a mostly sedentary state, whereas Cluster 3 included the most active children and Cluster 2 included children that did not fit into either the sedentary or the highly active groups. In Cluster 3, 56% of children were in a sports club, and a lower percentage used electronic devices in their rooms compared to the other groups. Cluster 1 children exhibited higher insulin, HOMA-IR and triacylglycerides with respect to the other groups. No differences were found regarding adherence to a Mediterranean diet. The choice to practice an extracurricular sport could be an influencing factor to increase exercise and ensure an active lifestyle in children. Reducing or limiting screen time mainly in children's rooms could contribute to an active lifestyle.
PB MDPI
YR 2020
FD 2020-05-01
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4104
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/4104
LA en
NO Leis R, Jurado-Castro JM, Llorente-Cantarero FJ, Anguita-Ruiz A, Iris-Rupérez A, Bedoya-Carpente JJ, et al. Cluster Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, and Relationship with Sedentary Behavior and Healthy Lifestyles in Prepubertal Children: Genobox Cohort. Nutrients. 2020 May 1;12(5):1288
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RD Apr 11, 2025