There are limited studies on the prevalence of adherence to the combined guidelines for physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and sleep in children and adolescents. Moreover, little is known about correlates of adherence to the guidelines. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to examine the prevalence and identify the correlates of adherence to the combined movement guidelines among children and adolescents. A total of 355 children aged 8–13 years (44% boys) and 324 adolescents aged 14–18 years (43% boys) from the …

Babassu mesocarp is a component of the babassu palm tree fruit (Orbignya phalerata Mart.)(Vinhal, Lima, & Barbosa, 2014) and is well known for its nutritional value due to its high-carbohydrate content and antioxidant components, such as polyphenols, as well as triterpenes, glycosylated triterpenes, tannins, saponins, and steroids (de Almeida et al., 2011). The medicinal potential of babassu mesocarp has been acknowledged through pre-clinical trials which show its biological activity due to its anti-inflammatory and …

Background: The amount and type of lipids consumed has a great impact on serum lipid pro le and risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). A novel index named atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is better predictors of CVD risk factors than lipids alone. This study aimed to investigate the effect of edible oils on AIP. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on preliminary phase of Ravansar Non-Communicable Disease (RaNCD) cohort study. The amount of consumption of edible lipids was determined based on validated Food Frequency …

Background Obesity is an important public health problem, particularly among middle‐aged women. Type D personality, characterized by negative affectivity and social inhibition, is prevalent among obese and overweight middle‐aged women and has been linked to maladaptive health‐related behaviors and unhealthy lifestyle. Lifestyle interventions based on type D personality could be a first step in combatting obesity in middle‐aged women. Aim To identify the effects of a lifestyle intervention based on type D personality on health …

Background: Previous research has established that women accumulate less moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than men. To date, however, little is known about the gender differences in device-based activity patterns of sedentary behavior (SB) and light-intensity physical activity (LPA). We aimed to compare time spent in SB and different intensities of physical activity taking into account of co-dependence of time use domains. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Suttu town, Hokkaido, Japan. Data …

Part of the ​Society for Transparency, Openness and Replication in Kinesiology​​(STORK)  … Received: 30 July 2020 Supplementary materials: www.osf.io/​hgsv8 For correspondence: nxp88260@ucmo.edu … Nicolas M. Philipp​1​, Matthew J. Garver​1​, Derek A. Crawford​1​, Dustin W. Davis​2​, Josie H. Hair​1 … 1​ School of Nutrition, Kinesiology, and Psychological Science; University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg … MO; ​ 2​ Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences; University of Nevada, Las …

Objectives Ground reaction force (GRF) during sit-to-stand motion is associated with lower extremity strength and balance function. The relationship between GRF and experience of falls has been reported; however, there are no reports on whether GRF can predict the incidence of future falls. We aimed to evaluate the ability of GRF to predict falls and compare GRF with existing predictors. Methods This prospective observational cohort study enrolled 456 community-dwelling older adults living in Itabashi ward who participated in health check …

Introduction Reduced muscle strength is a high risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus, and this association is especially strong in non-obese male individuals. However, it remains unclear how reduced muscle strength affects susceptibility to diabetes. We have examined whether lower limb muscle strength is associated with insulin resistance in non-obese Japanese male subjects. Methods Measurements from 64 non-diabetic, non-obese, middle-aged Japanese men were analyzed. Insulin sensitivity in muscle was measured using the …

Purpose The long-term and specific impacts on the physical and mental health for Chinese people with major depressive disorders (MDD) are not well-studied. The aim of the study is to investigate both short-and long-term effects of a structured physical rehabilitation program on the physical and mental health and pain for Chinese patients with MDD. Methods 84 Chinese patients with MDD were randomized to intervention (n= 42) or control group (n= 42). Intervention group received a 12-week physical rehabilitation program and the control …

A pro-inflammatory diet may have an adverse influence on stress and inflammatory biomarker levels among college students. The dietary inflammatory index (DII®) is a tool used to assess the inflammatory potential of a diet. However, evidence for the association between DII and stress is limited. We examined the association between energy-adjusted DII (E-DII TM), high sensitivity-C-reactive protein [hs-CRP], and stress among female college students. This cross-sectional study included 401 randomly selected female students, aged …