Does birth weight influence physical activity in youth? A combined analysis of four studies using objectively measured physical activity

Charlotte L Ridgway, Søren Brage, Stephen J Sharp, Kirsten Corder, Kate L Westgate, Esther M van Sluijs, Ian M Goodyer, Pedro C Hallal, Sigmund A Anderssen, Luis B Sardinha, Lars Bo Andersen, Ulf Ekelund

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Abstract

Animal models suggest growth restriction in utero leads to lower levels of motor activity. Furthermore, individuals with very low birth weight report lower levels of physical activity as adults. The aim of this study was to examine whether birth weight acts as a biological determinant of physical activity and sedentary time. This study uses combined analysis of three European cohorts and one from South America (n = 4,170). Birth weight was measured or parentally reported. Height and weight were measured and used to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). PA was objectively measured using accelerometry for ≥3 days, ≥10 hours day. Data was standardized to allow comparisons between different monitors. Total physical activity was assessed as counts per minute (cpm), with time spent above moderate activity (MVPA) >2,000 counts and time spent sedentary (
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPLOS ONE
Vol/bind6
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)e16125
ISSN1932-6203
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 12. jan. 2011

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