Thayse Natacha Gomes
Portugal
Review Article
“Fat-But-Activeâ€Â: Does Physical Activity Play a Significant Role in Metabolic Syndrome Risk among Children of Different BMI Categories?
Author(s): Thayse Natacha Gomes, Fernanda Karina dos Santos, Daniel Santos, Raquel Nichele Chaves, Michele Souza, Peter Todd Katzmarzyk and José MaiaThayse Natacha Gomes, Fernanda Karina dos Santos, Daniel Santos, Raquel Nichele Chaves, Michele Souza, Peter Todd Katzmarzyk and José Maia
Objective: Physical inactivity and adiposity have relevant roles in Metabolic Syndrome (MS) expression. Given the high prevalence of overweight/obesity and low levels of Physical Activity (PA) among Portuguese children, this study intends to explore the idea of “fat-but-active” by analysing differences in MS risk factors across four distinct BMI and PA groups. Methods: The sample comprises 389 Portuguese children from both sexes, aged 9-11 years. BMI was computed from measurements of height and weight, and PA was assessed by an accelerometer for 7 days. Moderate-To- Vigorous PA (MVPA) was used to classify children as active (≥ 60 min/day) or inactive (<60 min/day). Children were divided in four groups: normal weight and active, normal weight and inactive, overweight and active, overweight and inactive. A continuous MS score (zMS) was computed from measures of waist c.. View More»
