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The Trajectory and the Related Physical and Social Determinants of Body Mass Index in Elementary School Children: Results from the Child and Adolescent Behaviors in Long-Term Evolution Study
Joint Authors
Lin, Li-Ju
Chang, Hsing-Yi
Luh, Dih-Ling
Hurng, Baai-Shyun
Yen, Lee-Lan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study explored developmental trajectory patterns of BMI and associated factors.
Participants included 1,609 students who were followed from age 7 to 12 years.
Data collection involved annual self-administered questionnaires and records of height and weight.
An ecological model was used to identify the factors associated with BMI trajectories.
Group-based trajectory models and multinomial logit models were used in the statistical analysis.
There were gender differences in BMI trajectories.
Among boys, four BMI trajectories were normal or slightly underweight, persistently normal weight, overweight becoming obese, and persistently obese.
Among girls, four BMI trajectories were persistently slightly underweight, persistently normal weight, persistently overweight, and persistently obese.
The mean BMI in each trajectory group demonstrated an upward trend over time.
In boys, BMI trajectories were significantly associated with after-school exercise, academic performance, family interactions, overweight parents, and father’s education level.
In girls, BMI trajectories were significantly associated with television viewing or computer use, family interactions, peer interactions, and overweight parents.
Children under age 7 years who are already overweight or obese are an important target for interventions.
The different factors associated with BMI trajectories can be used for targeting high risk groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lin, Li-Ju& Chang, Hsing-Yi& Luh, Dih-Ling& Hurng, Baai-Shyun& Yen, Lee-Lan. 2014. The Trajectory and the Related Physical and Social Determinants of Body Mass Index in Elementary School Children: Results from the Child and Adolescent Behaviors in Long-Term Evolution Study. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042385
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lin, Li-Ju…[et al.]. The Trajectory and the Related Physical and Social Determinants of Body Mass Index in Elementary School Children: Results from the Child and Adolescent Behaviors in Long-Term Evolution Study. Journal of Obesity No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042385
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lin, Li-Ju& Chang, Hsing-Yi& Luh, Dih-Ling& Hurng, Baai-Shyun& Yen, Lee-Lan. The Trajectory and the Related Physical and Social Determinants of Body Mass Index in Elementary School Children: Results from the Child and Adolescent Behaviors in Long-Term Evolution Study. Journal of Obesity. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042385
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042385