Do youth sports prevent pediatric obesity? A systematic review and commentary.
Do youth sports prevent pediatric obesity? A systematic review and commentary.
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DOI:
10.1249/jsr.0b013e318237bf74
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发表时间:
2011-11
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Neumark-Sztainer D
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作者:
Nelson TF;Stovitz SD;Thomas M;LaVoi NM;Bauer KW;Neumark-Sztainer D
Sport is a promising setting for obesity prevention among youth, but little is known about whether it prevents obesity. We reviewed research comparing sport participants with non-participants on weight status, physical activity and diet. Among nineteen studies we found no clear pattern of association between body weight and sport participation. Among seventeen studies we found that sport participants are more physically active than those who do not participate. Seven studies examined the relationship between sport participation and diet and found that sport participation is associated with more fruit, vegetable and milk consumption, but also more fast food and sugar sweetened beverage consumption and greater overall calorie intake. It is unclear from these results whether sports programs, as currently offered, protect youth from becoming overweight or obese. Additional research may foster understanding about how sport, and youth sport settings, can help promote energy balance and healthy body weight.