Search > Search Result > Full abstract   Author: Hernandez, B.; Gortmaker, Steven L.; Colditz, Graham A.; Peterson, K.E.; Laird, N.M.; Parra-Cabrera, S. » View CMCH Abstract CMCH Synopsis: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of physical activity and television viewing on the prevalence of obesity among school children. 716 children, age 9-16 years, completed a questionnaire specifying their television viewing habits and their diet. Skin-fold, height, and weight measurements were also taken. 24% of the children were considered obese. Children who viewed more television were more likely to be obese. The study identified reducing television viewing and increasing time dedicated to physical activity as strategies to prevent obesity. © Center on Media and Child Health ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Year: 1999 Article Title: Association of obesity with physical activity, television programs and other forms of video viewing among children in Mexico City Journal: International Journal of Obesity Volume: 23 Issue: 23 Pages: 845-854 ISSN: 0307-0565 Source of Funding: Study Design: Publication Type: Journal Article URL: Age Group: Adolescence (13-17 yrs), Childhood (birth-12 yrs), School Age (6-12 yrs) Keywords: Adolescents Children Eating Behavior Food Low Income Media Diet Middle Class Obesity Physical Activity Socioeconomic Differences Television VCR Video Games Weight

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