Factors Linked to Overweight in French Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Dupuy Marie, Godeau Emmanuelle, Vignes Céline, Ahluwalia Namanjeet
Primary Institution: INSERM U1027, Epidémiologie et Analyses en Santé Publique, Toulouse, France
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the association of overweight with several socio-demographic and lifestyle variables in adolescents.
Conclusion
Family affluence, breakfast consumption, and physical activity are negatively associated with overweight in adolescents.
Supporting Evidence
- Overweight prevalence was found to be 10.4% in the sample.
- Boys had a higher prevalence of overweight (11.8%) compared to girls (9.0%).
- Daily breakfast consumption was associated with lower odds of being overweight.
- Physical activity at both moderate and vigorous levels was negatively associated with overweight.
- Family affluence was significantly associated with overweight status.
Takeaway
Eating breakfast and being active can help kids not be overweight, especially if their families have more money.
Methodology
The study used logistic regression models to analyze data from a nationally representative sample of 11-15 year-olds in France.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to socially desirable reporting bias.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias, and the cross-sectional design does not allow for causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 7154 adolescents aged 11-15 years, with 3558 boys and 3596 girls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.37-2.36
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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