Effects of accelerometer-based sedentary time and physical activity on DEXA-measured fat mass in 6059 children.

Andrew O Agbaje, Wei Perng, Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen

December 2023

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions show a balanced interest and engagement, with posts referencing specific aspects like the effect of light activity on fat mass and mentioning related health issues like cholesterol. The tone indicates agreement with the importance of physical activity in children, using phrases like 'reduces fat' and 'linked to lower fat mass,' reflecting the study's findings and potential policy implications.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the importance of physical activity and sedentary behavior in childhood health, showing general support for the research findings.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Discussions demonstrate a moderate level of curiosity, especially around practical implications and related health topics like cholesterol and obesity.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Many posts reference specific findings, such as the link between slight physical activity and fat reduction, indicating active engagement with the material.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The shared content highlights the relevance of the research, emphasizing its potential influence on health guidelines, as seen in comments about reducing childhood obesity.

Social Mentions

YouTube

1 Videos

Facebook

3 Posts

Twitter

9 Posts

Blogs

8 Articles

News

72 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

687

Total Likes

11

Extended Reach

133,155

Social Features

93

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study investigated how different movement behaviors like sedentary time, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity affect fat mass in children over a 13-year period, using data from 6,059 children in the UK.
  • It found that more sedentary time was linked to increased fat mass, while more light and moderate-to-vigorous activity were associated with decreased fat mass; notably, light physical activity showed a potentially stronger effect than more intense exercise.
  • Engaging in more physical activity, especially MVPA, was linked to lower fat mass partly because it reduces insulin and LDL cholesterol levels, suggesting that even less intense activities like light movement could help prevent childhood obesity.