Association of parent-child health parameters and lifestyle habits - the "epi-family health" longitudinal study protocol.

BACKGROUND: Lifestyle and habits, cardiovascular risk factors (CRF), bone and mental health, dietary habits, physical activity, among others are developed in childhood and adolescence. Family environment has shown to play an important role in these outcomes. However, whether the parent-child relationship lifestyle habits and health parameters can be influenced by physical activity patterns still unclear. The objective of this study will be to monitor and investigate the associations between lifestyle habits between parents and their children longitudinally, as well as verify whether in more active parents, the possible associations with lifestyle habits are different from those of parents considered less active. METHODS: The sample will consist of parents (father, mother, or both) and their children /adolescents. The participants will be recruited through public call by flyers spread across all the regions of the city and also through social media. The health parameters will include cardiovascular (cardiac autonomic modulation, blood pressure and resting heart rate), bone mineral density, anthropometric indices, handgrip strength, mental health (quality of life, anxiety and depression symptoms and stress), self-reported morbidities and musculoskeletal pain. Lifestyle habits will include physical activity levels, sedentary behavior, sleep parameters, eating patterns, smoking and alcohol consumption. Sociodemographic variables of age, sex, ethnicity and socioeconomic status will be considered as covariates. The follow-up visits of data collection will be scheduled after a period of 12 months from the baseline assessment during every twelve months. DISCUSSION: The family environment has great potential to determine lifestyle habits in children and adolescents. Based on the results presented in the present study, we hope that health promotion actions can be better designed in the family environment.

Association between Diet and Adiposity in Adults: Influence of Sedentary Behavior Patterns.

This study analyzed the influence of sedentary behavior (SB) on the association between dietary patterns and adiposity in community-dwelling adults. Eight hundred and forty-three adults (age: 56.5 ± 18.3 years) participated in this cross-sectional epidemiological study. Dietary patterns were evaluated using self-report questions regarding the weekly frequency of consumption of certain foods. Adiposity was determined using anthropometric measurements of weight, waist circumference, and height. SB was evaluated according to the time spent on screen devices. The usual physical activity level and socioeconomic status were considered confounding factors. Associations were determined using multivariate linear models with simultaneous adjustments for confounding variables. A statistical analysis indicated that fruit consumption was negatively related to the body mass index, regardless of the adjustment for SB domains. Red meat consumption was positively related to the body mass index, and fried food consumption was positively related to the waist-to-height ratio, regardless of the adjustment for SB domains. The consumption of fried food was positively associated with global and central adiposity after the adjustments for confounding factors and time spent on screen devices. We concluded that dietary habits are related to adiposity in adults. However, SB domains seem to influence the relationship between body adiposity and dietary habits, mainly regarding the consumption of fried foods.

Comparison of bone mineral density according to domains of sedentary behavior in children and adolescents.

BACKGROUND: Somatic maturation and the age at onset of puberty are closely related to bone mineral density (BMD), and are potential confounders of the associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior (SB) and BMD in adolescents. Thus the aim was compare BMD at different anatomical sites according to different domains of SB. METHODS: The sample consisted of 88 young people (54 boys and 34 girls; 9.5 ± 1.5 years). The self-reported SB was measured by the time spent on TV, computer, video game and smartphone. BMD at each location and throughout the body was assessed by DEXA. Physical activity was assessed by a questionnaire. The comparison of the different types of BMD sites according to the SB levels for each screen device and the total SB were analyzed by Covariance Analysis (ANCOVA). RESULTS: Whole-body BMD was higher in young people with low total SB (Total BMD = 0.957 ± 0.042) than in those with moderate (Total BMD = 0.921 ± 0.053) and high SB (Total BMD = 0.929 ± 0.051) (p-value = 0.011). Children and adolescents with low total SB had higher BMD legs (0.965 ± 0.056) than young people with high total SB (BMD legs = 0.877 ± 0.209), but this relationship was attenuated when the analyzes were adjusted for physical activity (p-value = 0.068). CONCLUSION: Adolescents with high sedentary behavior tend to have lower whole body bone mineral density than those with low sedentary behavior.

Effect of Different Sports Practice on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Randomized Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: Sports practice can promote several health benefits in pediatric populations; nonetheless, most of the studies that investigated these benefits are of cross-sectional design. Thus, our objective was to verify the effectiveness of two types of physical activities through sports, judo and ball games (soccer, volleyball, handball, and basketball) on the quality of sleep and life of Brazilian children and adolescents. METHODS: The study is a randomized clinical trial, conducted with 65 participants of both sexes (6-15 years old) in a philanthropic institution in Brazil. The variables investigated were the quality of sleep and life, using the mini-sleep questionnaire and KidsCreen-52 questionnaires (this instrument has a scale ranging from 0 to 100, where 100 is the best value for each domain), respectively. The interventions carried out during 12 weeks (twice a week) were judo and ball games. In the statistical analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) for repeated measures was used and the level of statistical significance used was 5%. RESULTS: Judo (P = 0.032) and ball games (P = 0.005) contributed to improving the quality of sleep in the participants. Considering the score of the domains of quality of life, judo and ball games significantly increased the perception of health and physical activity [mean = 6.9 (8.3%) and 8.91 (12.2%) points, respectively], autonomy [mean = 5.81 (7.3%) and 5.00 (6.9%) points], friends and social support (mean = 2.83 (3.8%) and 12.00 (15.9%) points), provocation and bullying [mean = 10.21 (18.1%) and 2.14 (4.1%) points]. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that both judo and ball games brought benefits to the quality of sleep and life of children and adolescents. Health promotion actions should encourage the increase in sports practice in children and adolescents to improve sleep and quality of life.

Association between handgrip strength and bone mineral density of Brazilian children and adolescents stratified by sex: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: To examine the association of handgrip strength (HGS) and bone mineral density (BMD) of Brazilian children and adolescents. METHODS: The sample included 243 children and adolescents aged from 4 to 15 years (9.3 ± 2.2 years), 171 males and 72 females. The following measurements were performed: weight, height, trunk length, and years to the peak height velocity (PHV). The percentage lean soft tissue (PLST), percentage fat mass (PFM), and BMD were obtained using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) and HGS using a dynamometer. RESULTS: In girls, HGS was positively associated with higher BMD, even after the adjustments, by arms [ß = 0.006; p < 0.001], legs [ß = 0.014; p < 0.001], pelvis [ß = 0.019; p < 0.001], trunk [ß = 0.013; p < 0.001], spine [ß = 0.013; p = 0.008], and total body [ß = 0.009; p < 0.001]. The same occurred in the boys, even after the adjustments a positive relationship was observed, whereas higher HGS was related to greater BMD in arms [ß = 0.006; p < 0.001], legs [ß = 0.017; p < 0.001], pelvis [ß = 0.014; p < 0.001], trunk [ß = 0.009; p < 0.001], spine [ß = 0.008; p < 0.001], and total body [ß = 0.007; p < 0.001]. CONCLUSION: HGS was positively associated to BMD in boys and girls, regardless of age, PHV, PLST, and PFM.

Back and neck pain and poor sleep quality in adolescents are associated even after controlling for confounding factors: An epidemiological study.

OBJECTIVE: Back pain and poor sleep quality are public health issues. Relating to adolescents particularly, the way in which this relationship can occur is still unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate whether low back and neck pain are associated with sleep quality among adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In total, 1011 randomly selected adolescents participated in this study. Neck and back pain were assessed using the Nordic questionnaire, while sleep quality was assessed through the Mini-Sleep Questionnaire. The confounding variables used in the statistical analysis were age, socioeconomic status, physical activity, and body mass index. To analyze the associations between sleep quality and low back and neck pain, multivariate models and binary logistic regression were used. RESULTS: 19.9% of the girls reported low back pain while 18.9% reported neck pain. 15.6% of the boys reported low back or neck pain. Regarding low sleep quality, the prevalence was 46.0% for girls and 49.6% for boys. An association was observed between low back pain and sleep quality among girls (OR=1.98 [1.25 - 3.12]) and boys (OR=2.58 [1.48 - 4.50]). An association between neck pain and sleep quality was also observed among girls (OR=2.27 [1.41 - 3.64]) and boys (OR=2.80 [1.59 - 4.91]). CONCLUSION: Low back pain and neck pain were associated with poor sleep quality among adolescents even after the insertion of confounding variables.

Continuity of physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence is associated with lower neck pain in both sexes and lower back pain in girls.

BACKGROUND: The literature on physical activity practice through sports as a protective factor for back pain in adolescents is conflicting. However, few studies have aimed to verify if continuity of the practice of physical activity from childhood to adolescence may be related to lower chances of back pain in adolescents. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to analyze the association between physical activity practice from childhood to adolescence and back pain in adolescents. METHODS: The random sample was composed of 870 adolescents with a mean age of 13.7 ± 2.0 years. The continuity of physical activity practice was assessed through the continuity of sports practice from childhood to adolescence. Pain in the neck and low back were evaluated through a questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of neck pain and low back pain in boys was 17.5% and in girls was 20.9% for neck pain and 21.9% for low back pain. Physical activity practice during childhood to adolescence was a protective factor for neck pain (OR = 0.57 [CI = 0.35-0.94]) and low back pain (OR = 0.53 [CI = 0.33-0.86]) in girls and neck pain in boys (OR = 0.52 [CI = 0.30-0.90]), even after adjusting for confounding factors. CONCLUSION: Girls with physical activity practice during childhood to adolescence were less likely to develop neck pain and back pain when compared to girls who did not maintain practice of physical activity. Similar results were observed in boys considering neck pain.

Cardiovascular effects of 16 weeks of martial arts training in adolescents / Efeitos cardiovasculares de 16 semanas de treinamento de artes marciais em adolescentes / Efectos cardiovasculares de 16 semanas de entrenamiento de artes marciales en adolescentes

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sedentary habits increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Physical activity is one of the means of prevention and treatment of these diseases, thus martial arts represent a dynamic option in promoting physical activity. Objective: The objective of the study is analyze the effects of 16 weeks of Martial Arts (Muay Thai or judo) training on cardiovascular variables in adolescents. Methods: The sample consisted of 40 adolescents, aged 11 to 14 years, divided into two groups: Martial Arts (n=28) and control (n=12). Weight and height measurements were taken to calculate body mass index. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR) at rest, pulse pressure (PP) and rate-pressure product (RPP), were also measured. The intervention was carried out through Martial Arts (Muay Thai and judo) training held twice a week for 90 minutes, over 16 weeks. The control group did not undergo any training. The statistical analysis was performed using the following tests: Shapiro-Wilks, Levene's, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), eta-squared effect size and the net-effect, using SPSS 15.0 software and a significance level of 5%. Results: There was no statistical difference between the control and Martial Arts groups for the sample characterization. There was a significant difference in systolic BP in the Martial Arts group when compared with the control group (p-value=0.049). The effect size can be considered moderate (effect size=0.163), with a good net-effect (3.4 mmHg). Conclusion: This study showed that 16 weeks of Martial Arts decreased systolic BP in normotensive adolescents. Level of Evidence II; Therapeutic studies - Investigating the results of treatment.

RESUMO Introdução: Os hábitos sedentários aumentam as chances de desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares. A atividade física é um dos meios de prevenção e tratamento dessas doenças, sendo assim, as artes marciais aparecem como uma opção de caráter dinâmico no incentivo à prática de atividades físicas. Objetivos: O objetivo do estudo consiste em analisar os efeitos de 16 semanas de treinamento de artes marciais (Muay Thai ou Judô) sobre as variáveis cardiovasculares nos adolescentes. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 40 adolescentes de 11 a 14 anos, divididos em dois grupos: artes marciais (n=28) e controle (n=12). As medições de peso e altura foram realizadas para o cálculo do índice de massa corporal. Foram medidas também a pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica (PA), a frequência cardíaca (FC) em repouso, a pressão de pulso (PP) e o duplo produto (DP). A intervenção foi realizada através da prática de artes marciais (Muay Thai e Judô), realizada duas vezes por semana, durante 90 minutos, por 16 semanas. O grupo controle não realizou nenhum tipo de treinamento. A análise estatística foi feita utilizando os seguintes testes: Shapiro-Wilks, Levene, análise de covariância (ANCOVA), tamanho do efeito eta-squared e efeito líquido, utilizando o software SPSS 15.0 e nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatística entre o grupo controle e o grupo de artes marciais para a caracterização da amostra. Houve diferença significativa na PA sistólica no grupo de artes marciais quando comparado com o grupo controle (valor p=0,049). A dimensão do efeito pode ser considerada moderada (dimensão do efeito=0,163), com um bom efeito líquido (3,4 mmHg). Conclusão: Este estudo demonstrou que 16 semanas de artes marciais diminuíram a PA sistólica em adolescentes normotensos. Nível de Evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: Los hábitos sedentarios aumentan las posibilidades de desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares. La actividad física es uno de los medios de prevención y tratamiento de esas enfermedades, siendo así, las artes marciales aparecen como una opción de carácter dinámico en el incentivo a la práctica de actividades físicas. Objetivos: El objetivo del estudio es analizar los efectos de 16 semanas de entrenamiento de artes marciales (Muay Thai o Judo) sobre las variables cardiovasculares en adolescentes. Métodos: La muestra fue constituida de 40 adolescentes de 11 a 14 años, divididos en dos grupos: artes marciales (n=28) y control (n=12). Fueron realizadas mediciones de peso y altura para calcular el índice de masa corporal. Fueron medidas también la presión arterial sistólica y diastólica (PA), frecuencia cardíaca (FC) en reposo, la presión de pulso (PP) y el doble producto (DB). La intervención fue realizada a través de la práctica de artes marciales (Judo y Muay Thai), realizada dos veces por semana durante 90 minutos, por 16 semanas. El grupo control no realizó ningún tipo de entrenamiento. El análisis estadístico fue hecho usando los siguientes tests; Shapiro-Wilk, Levene, análisis de covarianza (ANCOVA), tamaño de efecto eta-squared y efecto neto, usando el software SPSS 15.0 y el nivel de significación de 5%. Resultados: No hubo diferencia estadística significativa entre el grupo control y el grupo de artes marciales para la caracterización de la muestra. Hubo diferencia significativa en la PA sistólica en el grupo de artes marciales, cuando comparado con el grupo control ( valor p=0,049). La dimensión del efecto puede ser considerada moderada (dimensión del efecto=0,163) con un buen efecto neto (3,4 mmHg). Conclusión: Este estudio demostró que 16 semanas de artes marciales disminuyeron la PA sistólica en adolescentes normotensos. Nivel de Evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Adolescents' physical activity is associated with previous and current physical activity practice by their parents / A atividade física de adolescentes está associada à prática de atividade física anterior e atual por seus pais

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether parents' current and previous physical activity practice is associated with adolescents' physical activity. Methods: The sample was composed of 1231 adolescents (14-17 years), and 1202 mothers and 871 fathers were interviewed. Weight and height of the adolescents were measured. Self-reported parents' weight and height were obtained. The current and previous physical activity levels (Baecke's questionnaire) of parents (during childhood and adolescence) and adolescents' physical activity levels were obtained using a questionnaire. The magnitude of the associations between parent and adolescent physical activity levels was determined by binary logistic regression (adjusted by sex, age, and socioeconomic level of adolescents and education level of parents). Results: The current physical activity practice by parents was associated with adolescents' physical activity (p < 0.001). The physical activities reported by parents in their childhood and adolescence were also associated with higher physical activity levels among adolescents. Adolescents whose parents were both physically active in the past and present were six times (OR = 6.67 [CI = 1.94-22.79]) more likely to be physically active compared to adolescents with no parents who were physically active in the past. Conclusions: The current and previous physical activities of parents were associated with higher levels of physical activity in adolescents, even after controlling for confounding factors.

Resumo Objetivo: A finalidade deste estudo foi determinar se a prática de atividade física atual e anterior dos pais está associada à atividade física dos adolescentes. Métodos: A mostra foi composta por 1.231 adolescentes (14-17 anos) e foram entrevistados 1.202 mães e 871 pais. Foram medidos o peso e a altura dos adolescentes. Foram obtidos o peso e a altura autorrelatados dos pais. Os níveis de atividade física atual e anterior (questionário de Baecke) dos pais (durante a infância e adolescência) e os níveis de atividade física dos adolescentes foram obtidos com um questionário. A magnitude das associações entre os níveis de atividade física dos pais e adolescentes foi determinada por regressão logística binária (ajustada por sexo, idade e nível socioeconômico dos adolescentes e nível de escolaridade dos pais). Resultados: A prática atual de atividade física pelos pais foi associada à prática de atividade dos adolescentes (p < 0,001). As atividades físicas relatadas pelos pais em sua infância e adolescência também foram associadas aos maiores níveis de atividade física entre os adolescentes. Os adolescentes cujos pais eram fisicamente ativos no passado e atualmente foram seis vezes (RC = 6,67 [IC = 1,94-22,79]) mais propensos a ser fisicamente ativos em comparação com os adolescentes cujos pais não eram fisicamente ativos no passado. Conclusões: As atividades físicas atuais e anteriores dos pais foram associadas aos maiores níveis de atividade física nos adolescentes, mesmo após o controle de fatores de confusão.

Adolescents' physical activity is associated with previous and current physical activity practice by their parents.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether parents' current and previous physical activity practice is associated with adolescents' physical activity. METHODS: The sample was composed of 1231 adolescents (14-17 years), and 1202 mothers and 871 fathers were interviewed. Weight and height of the adolescents were measured. Self-reported parents' weight and height were obtained. The current and previous physical activity levels (Baecke's questionnaire) of parents (during childhood and adolescence) and adolescents' physical activity levels were obtained using a questionnaire. The magnitude of the associations between parent and adolescent physical activity levels was determined by binary logistic regression (adjusted by sex, age, and socioeconomic level of adolescents and education level of parents). RESULTS: The current physical activity practice by parents was associated with adolescents' physical activity (p<0.001). The physical activities reported by parents in their childhood and adolescence were also associated with higher physical activity levels among adolescents. Adolescents whose parents were both physically active in the past and present were six times (OR=6.67 [CI=1.94-22.79]) more likely to be physically active compared to adolescents with no parents who were physically active in the past. CONCLUSIONS: The current and previous physical activities of parents were associated with higher levels of physical activity in adolescents, even after controlling for confounding factors.

Smoking among adolescents is associated with their own characteristics and with parental smoking: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the association between smoking during adolescence and the characteristics of smoking and alcohol consumption among their parents. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in Londrina (PR), Brazil. METHODS: The subjects comprised 1,231 adolescents aged 14-17 years. The adolescents and their parents answered a self-report questionnaire that asked for sociodemographic information and data on smoking and alcohol consumption. Multiple logistic regression models were used to analyze associations between smoking among adolescents and their characteristics (age, sex, period of the day for attending school, alcohol consumption and socioeconomic level) and their parents' characteristics (smoking, alcohol consumption, age and education level), adjusted according to the adolescents' characteristics (sex, age and socioeconomic level). RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking among adolescents was 3.4% (95% confidence interval, CI: 2.4-4.4). Adolescents whose mothers or fathers were smokers were 2.0 and 2.5 times more likely to be smokers, respectively. The prevalence of smoking among adolescents with a smoking mother was 7.1% (95% CI: 2.6-10.7) and a smoking father, 5.4% (95% CI: 1.6-8.5). There were significant associations between smoking adolescents and age [5.2% (95% CI: 3.3-6.6)], studying at night [9.6% (95% CI: 4.0-15.5)] and alcohol consumption [69.0% (95% CI: 55.0-83.0)]. It was observed that the number of alcoholic beverage doses consumed was higher among smoking adolescents (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Adolescent smoking was associated with smoking by their parents, regardless of the gender of the parents or adolescents. Age, alcohol consumption and studying at night are characteristics of adolescents that can contribute towards smoking.

Smoking among adolescents is associated with their own characteristics and with parental smoking: cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the association between smoking during adolescence and the characteristics of smoking and alcohol consumption among their parents. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in Londrina (PR), Brazil. METHODS: The subjects comprised 1,231 adolescents aged 14-17 years. The adolescents and their parents answered a self-report questionnaire that asked for sociodemographic information and data on smoking and alcohol consumption. Multiple logistic regression models were used to analyze associations between smoking among adolescents and their characteristics (age, sex, period of the day for attending school, alcohol consumption and socioeconomic level) and their parents' characteristics (smoking, alcohol consumption, age and education level), adjusted according to the adolescents' characteristics (sex, age and socioeconomic level). RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking among adolescents was 3.4% (95% confidence interval, CI: 2.4-4.4). Adolescents whose mothers or fathers were smokers were 2.0 and 2.5 times more likely to be smokers, respectively. The prevalence of smoking among adolescents with a smoking mother was 7.1% (95% CI: 2.6-10.7) and a smoking father, 5.4% (95% CI: 1.6-8.5). There were significant associations between smoking adolescents and age [5.2% (95% CI: 3.3-6.6)], studying at night [9.6% (95% CI: 4.0-15.5)] and alcohol consumption [69.0% (95% CI: 55.0-83.0)]. It was observed that the number of alcoholic beverage doses consumed was higher among smoking adolescents (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Adolescent smoking was associated with smoking by their parents, regardless of the gender of the parents or adolescents. Age, alcohol consumption and studying at night are characteristics of adolescents that can contribute towards smoking.

Relationship between total and segmental bone mineral density and different domains of physical activity among children and adolescents: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between total and segmental bone mineral density (BDM) and physical activity (PA) in different domains (school, leisure and sports) among adolescents and children. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP). METHODS: The study sample consisted of 173 children and adolescents (10.31 ± 1.87 years). The BMDs for the whole body (WB) and the regions of the trunk and legs were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). PA was measured using the Baecke questionnaire. A regression model was used to analyze the relationship between all the BMDs and the different domains of PA. RESULTS: 41.5% of the adolescents had high percentages of body fat. Regarding the comparison between physically active and insufficiently active adolescents, there were no statistically significant differences in any BMD variables (P > 0.05). The BMD of the legs showed positive relationships with the total PA (β = 0.009; P = 0.013) and sports PA (β = 0.010; P = 0.049) after insertion of the confounders. Similarly, the WB BMD showed the same relationships (total PA: β = 0.005; P = 0.045; and sports PA: β = 0.008; P = 0.049). No relationship was found between leisure and school PA and any of the BMDs (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results indicated that practice of sport was related to higher BMD values, independent of sex, age and body fatness.

Relationship between total and segmental bone mineral density and different domains of physical activity among children and adolescents: cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between total and segmental bone mineral density (BDM) and physical activity (PA) in different domains (school, leisure and sports) among adolescents and children. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study in the Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP). METHODS: The study sample consisted of 173 children and adolescents (10.31 ± 1.87 years). The BMDs for the whole body (WB) and the regions of the trunk and legs were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). PA was measured using the Baecke questionnaire. A regression model was used to analyze the relationship between all the BMDs and the different domains of PA. RESULTS: 41.5% of the adolescents had high percentages of body fat. Regarding the comparison between physically active and insufficiently active adolescents, there were no statistically significant differences in any BMD variables (P > 0.05). The BMD of the legs showed positive relationships with the total PA (ß = 0.009; P = 0.013) and sports PA (ß = 0.010; P = 0.049) after insertion of the confounders. Similarly, the WB BMD showed the same relationships (total PA: ß = 0.005; P = 0.045; and sports PA: ß = 0.008; P = 0.049). No relationship was found between leisure and school PA and any of the BMDs (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results indicated that practice of sport was related to higher BMD values, independent of sex, age and body fatness.

Can hepatic steatosis compromise the effect of physical exercise on body composition in obese children and adolescents? / Esteatose hepática pode comprometer o efeito do exercício físico sobre a composição corporal em crianças e adolescentes obesos?

Abstract Physical exercise is one of the forms of prevention and treatment of obesity and associated diseases such as hepatic steatosis. The aim of this study was to analyze whether hepatic steatosis interferes in the effect of physical exercise on the body composition of obese children and adolescents. The sample consists of 40 obese individuals, 13 children (8.17±1.33 years) and 27 adolescents (12.28±1.36 years). Total and segmental body composition was estimated by DEXA. Anthropometric measurements were performed, as well as ultrasound examination of the liver to measure intra-abdominal and subcutaneous fat, and to diagnose hepatic steatosis (HS). The intervention consisted of 20 weeks, with recreational/competitive activities being applied to children and, for adolescents, concurrent training (aerobic and resistance). The Levene's, repeated-measures ANOVA and effect size tests (ES) by Eta-Squared were performed. It was observed that, although not statistically significant, analyzing the effect size, physical activity in both children (body fat ES effect time= 0.210 and ES effect group= 0.208; fat mass ES effect group= 0.338; fat android ES effect Interaction= 0.267), and adolescents (intra-abdominal fat ES effect group= 0.230) regardless of whether or not HS was effective in reducing body fat. Therefore, exercise was effective in improving the body composition of obese children and adolescents, regardless of HS.

Resumo O exercício físico é uma das formas de prevenção e tratamento da obesidade e doenças associadas como a esteatose hepática. Objetivou-se analisar se a esteatose hepática interfere no efeito do exercício físico sobre a composição corporal de crianças e adolescentes obesos. A amostra consiste em 40 indivíduos obesos, sendo 13 crianças (8,17±1,33 anos) e 27 adolescentes (12,28±1,36 anos). A composição corporal total e por segmento foi estimada pelo DEXA. Realizou-se medidas antropométricas, bem como, o exame de ultrassom do fígado para mensurar a gordura intra-abdominal e subcutânea, assim, diagnosticar a esteatose hepática (EH). A intervenção foi composta por 20 semanas, sendo aplicadas nas crianças, atividades lúdico-recreativas/competitivas e para os adolescentes, treinamento concorrente (aeróbio e resistido). Foram realizados os testes de Levene, ANOVA de medidas repetidas e o tamanho do efeito (TE) pelo Eta-Squared. Observou-se que, apesar de não obter significância estatística, analisando o tamanho do efeito, o exercício físico tanto nas crianças (gordura corporal TE efeito tempo= 0,210 e TE efeito grupo= 0,208; massa gorda TE efeito grupo= 0,338; gordura andróide TE efeito interação= 0,267), quanto nos adolescentes (gordura intra-abdominal TE efeito grupo=0,230), independentemente se tinham ou não a EH foi eficaz para reduzir a gordura corporal. Observa-se que o exercício físico foi eficaz na melhora da composição corporal de crianças e adolescentes obesos independente da EH.