The Prevalence of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours Relative to Obesity among Adolescents from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Rural versus Urban Variations

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作者
Al-Nuaim, Anwar A. [1 ]
Al-Nakeeb, Yahya [1 ]
Lyons, Mark [1 ]
Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M. [2 ]
Nevill, Alan [3 ]
Collins, Peter [1 ]
Duncan, Michael J. [4 ]
机构
[1] Newman Univ Coll, Sch Human Sci, Genners Lane,Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3NT, W Midlands, England
[2] King Saud Univ, Exercise Physiol Lab, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
[3] Wolverhampton Univ, Sch Performing Arts & Leisure, Walsall WS1 3BD, W Midlands, England
[4] Coventry Univ, Fac Hlth & Life Sci, Coventry CV1 5FB, W Midlands, England
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10.1155/2012/417589
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R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
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100403 [营养与食品卫生学];
摘要
Purpose. The aims of this study were to explore the lifestyle of young people living in Al-Ahsa Governorate; to investigate differences due to gender, age, school type, and geographical location. Methods. 1270 volunteered youth (15-19 years) completed a self-report questionnaire that contained 47 items relating to patterns of physical activity (PA), sedentary activity, and eating habits. The questionnaire allows the calculation of total energy expenditure in metabolic equivalent (MET-min) values per week. Results. Significant differences in the PA levels of youth were evident with regard to gender, geographical areas, and type of school. Also, normal weight males reported the highest levels of PA compared to overweight and obese. Conclusions. Youth living in rural desert were less physically active than those living in urban or rural farm environments. Youth of "normal" weight were more active than obese. Males were more active than females and PA levels appeared to decline with age.
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