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Relationship of Hyperactivity/Inattention With Adiposity and Lifestyle Characteristics in Preschool Children.

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Title: Relationship of Hyperactivity/Inattention With Adiposity and Lifestyle Characteristics in Preschool Children.
Authors: Ebenegger, Vincent1, Marques-Vidal, Pedro-Manuel2, Munsch, Simone3, Quartier, Vincent3, Nydegger, Andreas4, Barral, Jérôme5, Hartmann, Tim6, Dubnov-Raz, Gal7, Kriemler, Susi8, Puder, Jardena J.9
Source: Journal of Child Neurology. Jul2012, Vol. 27 Issue 7, p852-858. 7p.
Subject Terms: *Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, *Preschool children, Childhood obesity, Overweight children, Sedentary lifestyles
Abstract: We performed a cross-sectional study in 450 nonreferred preschool children aged 4 to 6 years to assess the association between hyperactivity/inattention with adiposity and lifestyle characteristics. Measurements included scores of hyperactivity/inattention, adiposity, objectively measured physical activity, television viewing, and eating habits. Higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention were associated with lower percentage body fat, higher levels of physical activity, and less time spent in sedentary activity (all P ≤ .01). However, higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention were also associated with more television viewing and less healthy eating habits (all P ≤ .04). Except for some selected eating habits (P ≥ .07), those relationships remained significant after adjustment for age, sex, and sociodemographic confounders. To conclude, higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention are linked to different lifestyle characteristics that may in part contribute to a future development of overweight/obesity. Precise mechanisms explaining these associations and possible preventive approaches should be further investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:We performed a cross-sectional study in 450 nonreferred preschool children aged 4 to 6 years to assess the association between hyperactivity/inattention with adiposity and lifestyle characteristics. Measurements included scores of hyperactivity/inattention, adiposity, objectively measured physical activity, television viewing, and eating habits. Higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention were associated with lower percentage body fat, higher levels of physical activity, and less time spent in sedentary activity (all P ≤ .01). However, higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention were also associated with more television viewing and less healthy eating habits (all P ≤ .04). Except for some selected eating habits (P ≥ .07), those relationships remained significant after adjustment for age, sex, and sociodemographic confounders. To conclude, higher scores of hyperactivity/inattention are linked to different lifestyle characteristics that may in part contribute to a future development of overweight/obesity. Precise mechanisms explaining these associations and possible preventive approaches should be further investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:08830738
DOI:10.1177/0883073811428009