Physiology of sedentary behavior
Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …
reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived …
[HTML][HTML] Sit less and move more for cardiovascular health: emerging insights and opportunities
Sedentary behaviour—put simply, too much sitting, as a distinct concept from too little
exercise—is a novel determinant of cardiovascular risk. This definition provides a …
exercise—is a novel determinant of cardiovascular risk. This definition provides a …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of self-report versus accelerometer–measured physical activity and sedentary behaviors and their association with body composition in Latin …
Background Most population-based studies from Latin America have used questionnaires to
measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB). Low reliability and validity of …
measure physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB). Low reliability and validity of …
[HTML][HTML] Health information sources influencing health literacy in different social contexts across age groups in northern Thailand citizens
N Buawangpong, W Sirikul, C Anukhro… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Health literacy is an essential social determinant of health and has been associated with
positive health outcomes. While many sources of health information are widely available …
positive health outcomes. While many sources of health information are widely available …
[HTML][HTML] Introducing plant-based Mediterranean diet as a lifestyle medicine approach in Latin America: opportunities within the Chilean context
C Figueroa, G Echeverría, G Villarreal… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Latin America is experiencing a significant epidemiological and nutritional transition, with a
trend toward higher incidence of food-related chronic diseases. In this context, Lifestyle …
trend toward higher incidence of food-related chronic diseases. In this context, Lifestyle …
Street-view and traditional greenness metrics with adults' sitting time in high-density living in Hong Kong: comparing associations, air pollution and noise roles, and …
Background Emerging evidence suggests neighborhood greenness is associated with
physical activity; however, the sitting-specific associations with multi-source greenness …
physical activity; however, the sitting-specific associations with multi-source greenness …
[HTML][HTML] Sociodemographic inequities and active transportation in adults from Latin America: an eight-country observational study
G Ferrari, J Guzmán-Habinger, JL Chávez… - International journal for …, 2021 - Springer
Background Active transportation is a crucial sort of physical activity for developing
sustainable environments and provides essential health benefits. This is particularly …
sustainable environments and provides essential health benefits. This is particularly …
[HTML][HTML] Socioeconomic inequalities in physical activity and sedentary behaviour among the Chilean population: a systematic review of observational studies
MJ Vega-Salas, P Caro, L Johnson… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Socioeconomic inequalities in physical (in) activity and sedentary behaviours are key
mediators in obesity and health socioeconomic inequalities. Considering the high and …
mediators in obesity and health socioeconomic inequalities. Considering the high and …
[HTML][HTML] Methodological design for the assessment of physical activity and sedentary time in eight Latin American countries-the ELANS study
Worldwide studies of physical activity and sedentary time have historically under-
represented low-and middle-income countries due to the lack of surveillance data. The …
represented low-and middle-income countries due to the lack of surveillance data. The …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity and sitting time patterns and sociodemographic correlates among 155,790 South American adults
AO Werneck, RHO Araujo… - … of Physical Activity …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: To estimate the prevalence of different physical activity (PA) domains and
sitting time (ST), and to analyze the association with sociodemographic indicators. Methods …
sitting time (ST), and to analyze the association with sociodemographic indicators. Methods …